AWESOME~ My handwriting is crap. This will help me to make decent cards (at least I hope so) for everyone in my life (a LOT of people). Up = thin; down = thick. got it. THANK YOU!!!!!
This was great!! I’ve always avoided learning calligraphy or brushstroke letters because it always seemed like to many steps. Your tutorial helped simplify the steps but was easy for me to get a great result!!
I started learning this about a month ago but bc of how I gripped the pen, I developed a sore spot on my thumb. Then I got a YT video in my feed on penmanship, & this older lady showed different ways to hold the pen (she was using a fountain pen), & I discovered a new grip that has really helped me, especially with my upstrokes, which felt uncontrolled. I lay the pen between my index finger and middle finger which automatically puts the pen at the 45-degree angle, & my thumb simply supports the pen instead of gripping it. It’s really amazing how well it works for me!
Thank You so Much...For Years I have been using a calligraphy marker but I was not using the Technique...Thank You for Explaning the Basic So Simply ...❤
Ah, this clarified a question I had. With cursive writing, often I use an up and down stroke on the same line, such as lower case d and u. So anytime a down stroke is used, thicken that line, even though it started as an upstroke. (I hope this makes sense!) But I do see the advantage of learning calligraphy which uses separate strokes.
I learned a little about calligraphy in my 8th grade art class (please don't ask me how many centuries ago that was!), and this is the simplest yet most understandable breakdown of the art I've ever come across. I usually take advantage of my extensive collection of computer fonts when seeking an unusual design for a greeting, but I think I'll dig out my (sorely underused) calligraphy brush pens and give your method a try. Thanks for sharing! 👍
Practice, practice, practice and then practice even more. It's basic strokes but getting the pressure down is what makes this so dang difficult. Make sure you buy the right tools for it too. This art is not for the weekend warrior. Goodluck yall.
Mind blowingly simple! Can’t wait to share it with my granddaughter. So, for a pen, just to start, if it says calligraphy pen, sufficient to experiment?
Wow, thank you! That was very helpful and so quick! I've not seen anyone give such a concise, basic, & straight to point, mini calligraphy tutorial, in so little time, yet so clear & informative. I don't watch all that many calligraphy videos, because I am already far too busy trying to learning how to draw with graphite & pen and ink, alcohol,water based, & watercolor markers, watercolor, pastel, & colored pencils, oil & soft pastels, & how to paint in Ink,watercolor, gouache, acrylic, & oil painting, all at once, and all without having any prior knowledge, experience, skill, or talent, and then decided to make some cards with some of my art work, hence my interest in trying to incorporate learning calligraphy into an already absurd amount of art mediums. I have seen hundreds of videos in all mediums, most good, and perhaps a dozen in calligraphy, that were good, and somewhat helpful, but none that laid it like you did in this very short video, but helpful video, and I instantly subscribed to your channel, and will definitely be watching your other videos, when I can make time in the midst of this "fools errand" I am on of trying to learn every art medium there is, all at once, which, obviously is not progressing along swimmingly, as I had hoped. I know I should focus on learning one or two skills at a time, but I can't seem to be able to help myself from trying to do everything simultaneously. It might be easier if a had a clear preference of medium, but they all have their pros and cons, so thus far, not a one stands out among the crowd as the clear winner of which medium I should start with. Anyway, I love how your video did not overload my senses, and delivered exactly what it promised.
I’ve been a calligraphist for over 35 years. I’ve done contract work and taught. I’m wondering if you did calligraphy before this new country calligraphy came out and if you have any tricks for changing your strokes and mindset??
I wish my hand was more steady. Your regular cursive is very nice…mine is rather pathetic! But I appreciate this video and am going to try your suggestions 😊
I’ve tried many, many times. I still struggle with releasing pressure on the upstrokes enough. I think it’s because I’ve always been a “hard” writer, using lots of pressure. I’ll have to keep working at it. 😅
AWESOME~ My handwriting is crap. This will help me to make decent cards (at least I hope so) for everyone in my life (a LOT of people). Up = thin; down = thick. got it. THANK YOU!!!!!
The best explanation I’ve ever seen! Thank you.
Thank you so much for this tutorial!
Wow, this was informative!
Very helpful thank you!
I got more out of your short video than some channels long ones. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
This was great!! I’ve always avoided learning calligraphy or brushstroke letters because it always seemed like to many steps. Your tutorial helped simplify the steps but was easy for me to get a great result!!
Thank you, that was great
You start out with fantastic penmanship. You draw calligraphy!
I started learning this about a month ago but bc of how I gripped the pen, I developed a sore spot on my thumb. Then I got a YT video in my feed on penmanship, & this older lady showed different ways to hold the pen (she was using a fountain pen), & I discovered a new grip that has really helped me, especially with my upstrokes, which felt uncontrolled. I lay the pen between my index finger and middle finger which automatically puts the pen at the 45-degree angle, & my thumb simply supports the pen instead of gripping it. It’s really amazing how well it works for me!
Would you mind sharing the name of the channel/lady?
Pens de Luxe is the channel name
So beautiful ❤
That was absolutely amazing. I thought it was very helpful I hope now I can learn how to do some better writing
Thank You so Much...For Years I have been using a calligraphy marker but I was not using the Technique...Thank You for Explaning the Basic So Simply ...❤
Love the simplicity of making my writing look more artistic.
Ah, this clarified a question I had. With cursive writing, often I use an up and down stroke on the same line, such as lower case d and u. So anytime a down stroke is used, thicken that line, even though it started as an upstroke. (I hope this makes sense!) But I do see the advantage of learning calligraphy which uses separate strokes.
I learned a little about calligraphy in my 8th grade art class (please don't ask me how many centuries ago that was!), and this is the simplest yet most understandable breakdown of the art I've ever come across. I usually take advantage of my extensive collection of computer fonts when seeking an unusual design for a greeting, but I think I'll dig out my (sorely underused) calligraphy brush pens and give your method a try. Thanks for sharing! 👍
❤Thank you! Your instruction was extremely helpful! God bless you!❤
This is great! Thank you!
Brilliant.🙋🏼♀️🇦🇺
Such a succint explanation ❤
Practice, practice, practice and then practice even more. It's basic strokes but getting the pressure down is what makes this so dang difficult. Make sure you buy the right tools for it too. This art is not for the weekend warrior. Goodluck yall.
That was helpful and fun!
so true. i know you’ve helped many.
Excellent!
Thank you!
I would have been happy with the first version 🤪 apparently you need to have fantastic writing to start with.
Mind blowingly simple! Can’t wait to share it with my granddaughter. So, for a pen, just to start, if it says calligraphy pen, sufficient to experiment?
😊thanks
Thank you really well explained
You made it look so so easy 😍😊
thank you!
Thank you i will check out the website..
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Wow, thank you! That was very helpful and so quick! I've not seen anyone give such a concise, basic, & straight to point, mini calligraphy tutorial, in so little time, yet so clear & informative. I don't watch all that many calligraphy videos, because I am already far too busy trying to learning how to draw with graphite & pen and ink, alcohol,water based, & watercolor markers, watercolor, pastel, & colored pencils, oil & soft pastels, & how to paint in Ink,watercolor, gouache, acrylic, & oil painting, all at once, and all without having any prior knowledge, experience, skill, or talent, and then decided to make some cards with some of my art work, hence my interest in trying to incorporate learning calligraphy into an already absurd amount of art mediums. I have seen hundreds of videos in all mediums, most good, and perhaps a dozen in calligraphy, that were good, and somewhat helpful, but none that laid it like you did in this very short video, but helpful video, and I instantly subscribed to your channel, and will definitely be watching your other videos, when I can make time in the midst of this "fools errand" I am on of trying to learn every art medium there is, all at once, which, obviously is not progressing along swimmingly, as I had hoped. I know I should focus on learning one or two skills at a time, but I can't seem to be able to help myself from trying to do everything simultaneously. It might be easier if a had a clear preference of medium, but they all have their pros and cons, so thus far, not a one stands out among the crowd as the clear winner of which medium I should start with. Anyway, I love how your video did not overload my senses, and delivered exactly what it promised.
Wow. So much easier than we thought!😂. Maybe???
Oh gosh! You taught me in 1 min!
Nice
I’ve been a calligraphist for over 35 years. I’ve done contract work and taught. I’m wondering if you did calligraphy before this new country calligraphy came out and if you have any tricks for changing your strokes and mindset??
I've been interested in this type of call
igraphy for a while, but I haven't put it to practice much.
I wish my hand was more steady. Your regular cursive is very nice…mine is rather pathetic! But I appreciate this video and am going to try your suggestions 😊
I’ve tried many, many times. I still struggle with releasing pressure on the upstrokes enough. I think it’s because I’ve always been a “hard” writer, using lots of pressure. I’ll have to keep working at it. 😅
@@LisaBeetsKS lots of practice is all I can say friend. You got this👍
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Any tips for lefties?
Great easy way to remember is upward to say "lighten up" and downward day Calm down
Wow, this is so cool to know. I’m off the practice…
Hoping for some help. 🥺
Ill bite.
.at 80 i dont think i can do it physically but at least ill learn somwthing..lol
Nice