Hey guys, todays video is all about learning calligraphy for beginners! Here, you will learn the basics of calligraphy using a crayola pen and various other tools.
This ultimate guide to calligraphy for beginners includes information regarding materials, formation of basic strokes, formation of calligraphy letters and how to join everything together to form words. It also includes details regarding common mistakes people make and how to avoid them.
Most importantly, calligraphy requires time, effort and patience, so don't give up learning!
As promised, here is a link to my website where you will be able to access the free calligraphy worksheet: www.samarcalligraphy.com
*1-1 calligraphy sessions* : https://www.samarcalligraphy.com/1hr-1-1-calligraphy-session-
*Calligraphy blogpost* : https://www.samarcalligraphy.com/blog-post
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Materials (what you actually need)
01:06 Basic Strokes (and why they're important)
02:00 Anatomy (simplified)
03:03 Lowercase letters (colour coded)
03:52 Capital Letters
04:18 Joining everything together
06:14 Variation (using different pens)
08:01 Common Mistakes (and how to rectify)
08:59 Free Calligraphy Worksheet
09:44 One to One Online Calligraphy Sessions
10:44 Last Words
Drawing Tools Used
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tombow-Fudenosuke-Hard-Brush-Pen/dp/B019Z6T2PI/ref=asc_df_B019Z6T2PI/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=226557293237&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10291777516463995575&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045530&hvtargid=pla-351350626753&mcid=9c6693ba1c693bd683229db14942a560&th=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=samar9673-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c08a19da12d35e0e43c9ba9a78de4d77&camp=1634&creative=6738
Crayola:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CRAYOLA-Washable-Leisure-Assorted-Colours/dp/B008CPJNNU/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3GHZ06YPUYTXV&keywords=crayola+supertips&qid=1703091366&s=officeproduct&sprefix=crayola+supertips%252Coffice-products%252C85&sr=1-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=samar9673-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=27302201487d21469a371c1fe2be281f&camp=1634&creative=6738
Pencil:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Mate-Non-Stop-Mechanical-Pencil/dp/B0883B569P/ref=sr_1_6?crid=S2NLQ75ULEII&keywords=papermate+pencils&qid=1703091458&s=officeproduct&sprefix=papermate+penc%252Coffice-products%252C87&sr=1-6&_encoding=UTF8&tag=samar9673-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=eb675a0432a3616940853199ccd66e8f&camp=1634&creative=6738
Overhead Phone/Camera Mount
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09ZNNY165/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=samar9673-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=22f42384ffca1a73f1cae5310e09a91f&camp=1634&creative=6738
Hi, I'm Samar! Art was my favourite subject in school and its been 7yrs since I have sat down and produced a full drawing. I'm looking forward to doing some art after such a long time. I'm here to gradually improve my skills whilst having fun along the way. Join me on my journey to reconnect with art! Please let me know what drawing videos you would like to see in the comments below. Thanks for watching!
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