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The Form of “O” and Calligraphic Line
I am interested in any “forms" I see surrounding me. As a calligrapher I have been experimenting to create letterforms based on the forms I capture from the surroundings and plays with them by writing text. The Roman alphabet is basically designed with a geometric system and the letter O is the mother form for developing a set of 26 letters.
In this workshop, we will start by making variations of letter O. We will get ideas from existing letterforms including historical and contemporary forms , ancient sine language, man-made architecture, natural forms and abstract paintings. We use plenty of imagination for finding the best form that is suitable for an individual's chosen text. We will consider the meaning of the text and the form of O to create a unique alphabet. Then we will work on lines that are made by writing text from legibly written words to abstracted cursive. As a final products, we will construct accordion books with the lines we created.
The Form of “O” and Calligraphic Line
I am interested in any “forms" I see surrounding me. As a calligrapher I have been experimenting to create letterforms based on the forms I capture from the surroundings and plays with them by writing text. The Roman alphabet is basically designed with a geometric system and the letter O is the mother form for developing a set of 26 letters.
In this workshop, we will start by making variations of letter O. We will get ideas from existing letterforms including historical and contemporary forms , ancient sine language, man-made architecture, natural forms and abstract paintings. We use plenty of imagination for finding the best form that is suitable for an individual's chosen text. We will consider the meaning of the text and the form of O to create a unique alphabet. Then we will work on lines that are made by writing text from legibly written words to abstracted cursive. As a final products, we will construct accordion books with the lines we created.
Line and Shape - Letter formation and calligraphic composition
In this workshop, we will start by making variations of letter O. We will get ideas from existing letterforms including historical and contemporary forms , ancient sine language, man-made architecture, natural forms and abstract paintings. We will use plenty of imagination for finding the best form that is suitable for an individual's chosen text. We will consider the meaning of the text and the form of O to create a unique alphabet. Then we will work on lines that are made by writing text from legibly written words to abstract composition with developed letterforms.
We pay particular attention to the negative and positive spaces, shapes we created while playing the lines, and combine the lines and shapes into the composition to create calligraphy pieces with unique shapes as accents or dominant elements.
Line and Shape - Letter formation and calligraphic composition
In this workshop, we will start by making variations of letter O. We will get ideas from existing letterforms including historical and contemporary forms , ancient sine language, man-made architecture, natural forms and abstract paintings. We will use plenty of imagination for finding the best form that is suitable for an individual's chosen text. We will consider the meaning of the text and the form of O to create a unique alphabet. Then we will work on lines that are made by writing text from legibly written words to abstract composition with developed letterforms.
We pay particular attention to the negative and positive spaces, shapes we created while playing the lines, and combine the lines and shapes into the composition to create calligraphy pieces with unique shapes as accents or dominant elements.
Current Topics
Series “Text & Texture”
I have a passion for textures, especially textures formed in nature. After years of learning a variety of Roman letters, I discovered the beauty of each stroke, and the unique textures that result from writing text with them. And I have been sharing my ideas by instructing workshops since 2011.
Text & Texture - Balsa Stick Calligraphy
This workshop concentrates on the use of Balsa sticks and flat tools to create calligraphic textures.Series “Text & Texture”
I have a passion for textures, especially textures formed in nature. After years of learning a variety of Roman letters, I discovered the beauty of each stroke, and the unique textures that result from writing text with them. And I have been sharing my ideas by instructing workshops since 2011.
Text & Texture - Balsa Stick Calligraphy
This workshop concentrates on the use of Balsa sticks and flat tools to create calligraphic textures.
Text & Texture - Random Weighted Letters with Folded Pen
This workshop concentrates on the use of Folded pen and on randomly weighted letters to create calligraphic textures.
Text & Texture - Random Weighted Letters with Folded Pen
This workshop concentrates on the use of Folded pen and on randomly weighted letters to create calligraphic textures.
Text & Texture - Write and Paste, Layering Textures
This workshop concentrates on layering textures. We will create calligraphic textures and pasting them on wood panels and/or canvases.
Text & Texture - Write and Paste, Layering Textures
This workshop concentrates on layering textures. We will create calligraphic textures and pasting them on wood panels and/or canvases.
Text & Texture - Calligraphic Marks and Nature
This workshop concentrates on making calligraphic textures that are inspired by natural forms and textures
Text & Texture - Calligraphic Marks and Nature
This workshop concentrates on making calligraphic textures that are inspired by natural forms and textures
Text & Texture - Abstract Expression
This workshop concentrates on abstracting text and making abstract calligraphic textures with one’s expression.
Text & Texture - Abstract Expression
This workshop concentrates on abstracting text and making abstract calligraphic textures with one’s expression.
Sequence
In this workshop we will create accordion books with calligraphic lines, marks and textures in sequence.
Sequence
In this workshop we will create accordion books with calligraphic lines, marks and textures in sequence.
Drawn and Build-up Capitals - Study of Hermann Kilian’s Works
Learn basics of drawn Capital letters and their design possibilities by studying German calligrapher and lettering artist Hermann Kilian’s works
Drawn and Build-up Capitals - Study of Hermann Kilian’s Works
Learn basics of drawn Capital letters and their design possibilities by studying German calligrapher and lettering artist Hermann Kilian’s works
Folded Pen Lettering and Color Blending
Learn usage of the versatile tool folded pens and play with color blending.
Folded Pen Lettering and Color Blending
Learn usage of the versatile tool folded pens and play with color blending.
One-Stroke Letters with Decoration
In this workshop, we will explore unique one stroke letters to create and draw words and texts with decorative elements.
One-Stroke Letters with Decoration
In this workshop, we will explore unique one stroke letters to create and draw words and texts with decorative elements.
Letterform Study Courses 2003-2019
(Currently not available)
The Foundational Hand
The Italic Hand and the Variation
Roman Capitals
Drawn Capitals
Roman Rustic
Roman Cursive
Uncial and Half Uncial
Blackletter - Textura and Fraktur
Rotunda
Gothic Cursive
Neuland
Ronde
Copperplate
Spencerian
Letterform Study Courses 2003-2019
(Currently not available)
The Foundational Hand
The Italic Hand and the Variation
Roman Capitals
Drawn Capitals
Roman Rustic
Roman Cursive
Uncial and Half Uncial
Blackletter - Textura and Fraktur
Rotunda
Gothic Cursive
Neuland
Ronde
Copperplate
Spencerian
