5 Things I Wish I Knew As a Beginner Calligrapher (...5 years later!)

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  • Five years after starting to experiment with calligraphy seems like the right time to do one of these. Here are 5 calligraphy tips for beginners and experienced artists alike! I hope something here sparks your motivation.
    Primary Sources:
    1- Gothic Calligraphy example: Book of Hours, 15th C, Walters Art Museum
    2- Uncial Calligraphy example: Codex Harleianus, 6th C, British Library
    3- Insular Calligraphy example: Gospel of Matthew, Lindisfarne Gospels, circa 700, British Library
    4- Carolingian Calligraphy example: Gospel Book, British Library
    Secondary Sources:
    1- Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique
    By: Marc Drogin
    (This is the book used for the "Drills" section of the video.)
    2- Calligraphy: A Comprehensive Guide to Beautiful Lettering
    By: Jane Sullivan
    3- The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy
    By: Margaret Morgan
    Find Me On:
    Instagram:
    / solisscriptorivm
    Shop:
    www.etsy.com/shop/SolisScript...
    Medieval Calligraphy Tutorials:
    1- Introduction: • Sunday Scriptorium Ep....
    2- Gothic Textura Quadrata: • Gothic Textura Quadrat...
    3- Uncial: • Uncial Calligraphy (me...
    Music Credit:
    Medieval Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
    creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
    Created by Maydi Diaz

КОМЕНТАРІ • 52

  • @joebalabuszko8863
    @joebalabuszko8863 2 роки тому +11

    Another helpful video to remind us to practice every day. The idea of using tracing paper to help getting the " swing " of the stroke was something I never thought to do. I am 76, started making quill pens when 11. Had inky fingers since then. It is a badge of honor. Never leave the house without at least 3 fountain pens. I love the beautiful music you play.

  • @user-tt8co5iq3l
    @user-tt8co5iq3l Рік тому +1

    "Calligraphy Friends"... I barely have "friends" 😂 great video!

  • @SouthShorePaper
    @SouthShorePaper 3 роки тому +3

    I never would have thought you have only been doing for 5 years. Your style is beautiful !

  • @luthaforrest5181
    @luthaforrest5181 2 роки тому +2

    Old english to Gothic now Fraktur . all while avoiding copperplate which everyone loves lol ... its on the to do list haha

  • @brennap3310
    @brennap3310 2 роки тому +2

    gothic textura quadrata! and your video is the first I fell in love with, now to oggle at your video on your medieval calligraphy book collection!!!1

  • @robertocastello3468
    @robertocastello3468 2 роки тому +2

    Hi! I started practicing foundational calligraphy a couple of years ago. I am currently focusing on Carolingian. At the same time, I'm attending to several courses on Paleography. I found your channel looking for videos about calligraphy. Greetings from Madrid, Spain!

  • @HeatherShreve
    @HeatherShreve Рік тому +1

    So true! On all things in life!

  • @toshirok4481
    @toshirok4481 Рік тому

    You are so right! I deal with byzantine calligraphy for many years which have different ethics but your advice on calligraphy are absolutely valid, I think, in every case.

  • @brendanpeck6121
    @brendanpeck6121 3 роки тому +1

    I started with uncial last year. When I searched for more tutorials on it, I found your channel.

  • @zanili
    @zanili 3 роки тому +4

    uncial is probably my favorite, I’d really like to learn it, also your cat is adorable 🥰

    • @SolisScriptorivm
      @SolisScriptorivm  3 роки тому

      That makes me so happy to hear! It's my favorite as well 😊

  • @andrewk.3902
    @andrewk.3902 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video, it gave me some items to try.
    you are one of the first videos I watched on calligraphy. I’ve been watch and practicing for about a year.

    • @SolisScriptorivm
      @SolisScriptorivm  2 роки тому

      I'm so glad to hear that! Wishing you the best in your calligraphy journey :)

  • @edgars.rainesjr.3184
    @edgars.rainesjr.3184 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for your enjoyable and practical tutorials. Loved your video of your currently owned pens.

  • @calladricosplays
    @calladricosplays 2 роки тому +1

    I practiced using highlighters lol. And I have penpals to remind me to practice!

  • @medea4751
    @medea4751 3 роки тому +2

    ohh im learning calligraphy again since my school year is almost over so this came at a neat time ❤️❤️

  • @maleahlock
    @maleahlock 3 роки тому +2

    I thoroughly enjoyed this! I felt every single tip as if I was reliving my own "aha!" moment 😂. Also, your humour is charming. Lovely video.
    🪢Thank you 🪢

  • @davidmolloy126
    @davidmolloy126 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks very much for another fab' video. I really like the Uncial script that you taught in another video. x

    • @SolisScriptorivm
      @SolisScriptorivm  2 роки тому

      That one will always be one of my favorites!

    • @stingraytingvideo
      @stingraytingvideo 5 місяців тому

      I've wanted to learn uncial ever since I saw the Book of Kells as a child. It's just so neat and tidy but playful at the same time.

  • @ggowc833
    @ggowc833 Рік тому

    Amazing

  • @blubbblubb6046
    @blubbblubb6046 3 роки тому

    thank you so much!

  • @ensemble88
    @ensemble88 Рік тому

    I started with Spencerian, then went to Batarde, I'm currently chewing on Italic and Trajan scripts :).

  • @hansmonjardin2780
    @hansmonjardin2780 3 роки тому +4

    I always forgot to do the drills 😂😂😂

  • @iluvhammys
    @iluvhammys 13 днів тому

    pet that darn cat!!
    but also thank you so much for sharing. :)

  • @ensemble88
    @ensemble88 Рік тому

    I have never found a fountain pen set with stub a nib under 1.0mm except for the manuscript calligraphy set! with nice crisp lines too! Do you know of any other brands that have small stubs like that?

  • @georgeredbranch652
    @georgeredbranch652 Рік тому +1

    Practice Practice Practice. Muscle memory is key. I've just come across your videos. Probably because l have been trying to find information or tutorial on insular Irish, ie Book of Kells. There is very little out there on the process. Could you suggest something? Thanks in advance

  • @ShieldThatGuardsTheRealmOfMen
    @ShieldThatGuardsTheRealmOfMen 2 роки тому +1

    What are your thoughts on medieval Glagolitic and Cyrillic calligraphy?

  • @marcusgreen9178
    @marcusgreen9178 2 роки тому

    What is the print style called at the 6:22 mark on this video in your journal? I really want to learn out to print like that.

  • @almightyIrie
    @almightyIrie Рік тому +1

    "if you don't like paper you can just do calligraphy on the walls" - every graffiti writer watching this like "eeeehm, it's not that I don't like paper"..

  • @agtk6550
    @agtk6550 2 роки тому +1

    Have you read Ross King’s recent book “The Bookseller of Florence”? He refers to a “new” style of “antique lettering” that Vespasiano, the bookseller, favored. Do you have any interest in this style and any tutorials or other resources you would recommend to learn more about that? Thank you for your help.

    • @SolisScriptorivm
      @SolisScriptorivm  2 роки тому +1

      Coincidentally, I just bought this book a couple of weeks ago! Haven't gotten to it yet, but I'll definitely comment on it via IG when I do.

  • @nitroglitch45
    @nitroglitch45 4 місяці тому

    What kind of nib are you using? I can never get such thick strokes

  • @dennisvolpe7805
    @dennisvolpe7805 2 роки тому

    Is the last nib the 1.9?

  • @TheScepticalChymist
    @TheScepticalChymist Рік тому

    Which book is she using at 6:30?

  • @romulusbuta9318
    @romulusbuta9318 2 роки тому

    Have you ever used real feather for writting caligraphy ? Or reed pen ? Or just a flat small wood rectangular pen.....?
    Thouse were used widely in the past just becouse there were easy to procure, to have......

    • @SolisScriptorivm
      @SolisScriptorivm  2 роки тому +1

      I haven't! But I do have plans to, including preparing and cutting my own quill.

  • @wieza771
    @wieza771 3 роки тому +1

    I know, you said, you don't like it and apologies for asking, but Will you do copperplate tutorial? 👉👈

    • @SolisScriptorivm
      @SolisScriptorivm  3 роки тому +3

      No need to apologize! But I will not, unfortunately. I want to focus on Medieval styles, and I do plan on teaching more of them in the future!

    • @wieza771
      @wieza771 3 роки тому +1

      I'd love to learn medival styles too! Your tutorials are very useful ♥️

    • @SolisScriptorivm
      @SolisScriptorivm  3 роки тому

      @@wieza771 I'm so glad to hear that!

  • @davidsilva8695
    @davidsilva8695 Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @throwabrick
    @throwabrick Рік тому

    Am I the only one who was getting anxious that she was not petting the cat?

  • @doriangray2001
    @doriangray2001 Рік тому +1

    The video I wish I had viewed when I first started calligraphy 🥲❤️