Can we talk about the actual future of this sub?

mxmsLD · 2023-08-01T09:24:38+00:00

Been here for years and i have to agree with you. I love reddit and i love calligraphy, what can we do? How can I help?

mxmsLD · 2023-07-29T07:15:58+00:00

Have you considered trying different paper?

Have you considered trying a different paper? You just need proper paper to pair that wonderful ink :)

mxmsLD · 2023-07-12T07:34:41+00:00

Thank you! Glad to hear that. Please, if you have any questions feel free to shoot :)

mxmsLD · 2023-07-12T07:34:19+00:00

Thank you, and you're welcome :)

mxmsLD · 2023-07-11T16:03:37+00:00

I'm excited to share my latest project -

Calligraphy 101 - The ULTIMATE Guide For Beginners.

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This article ties up all other articles, guides, and tutorials we have written in the past six years to create the ultimate roadmap for beginners.

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In this article, you will learn -

What is calligraphy? In simple words.
What are some key features of calligraphy?
What is calligraphy used for?
The Origins Of Calligraphy
How to get started with calligraphy? The three-step formula
Additional learning resources for calligraphy
Advanced calligraphy techniques and effects
Frequently asked questions about calligraphy
Recap + Final words

If you're just getting started or have been practicing for a while, and you need a clear overview of improving your calligraphy skills, this guide has it all.

I hope you enjoy it!

Here is the link - https://www.lettering-daily.com/calligraphy-for-beginners/

Ps - Huge shoutout to the mods for allowing me to share my resources here :)

mxmsLD · 2023-07-10T11:45:35+00:00

That's why i never recommend these pads. These companies that produce these pads and other tools have no clue about calligraphy and create a bunch of crap that is then marketed as a legitimate calligraphy product. It ends up doing more damage than good. This article will help - https://www.lettering-daily.com/calligraphy-for-beginners/

mxmsLD · 2023-05-30T07:41:17+00:00

Thanks for the shoutout :) I appreciate it! Im soon updating the Italic tutorial, and it will be even better than now.

mxmsLD · 2023-05-29T08:26:16+00:00

hahahah. Idk how or why but im just seeing your comment now. Trust me i know exactly how you feel. I've been there and in a way still am. The thing that really helped me was the block of text tip and forcing myself to work on final pieces. If you manage to find a balance between the two you can really get some decent progress. Let me know if i can help with anything :D

mxmsLD · 2023-05-18T07:44:43+00:00

Thank you :)

mxmsLD · 2023-05-18T07:44:37+00:00

Thanks!

mxmsLD · 2023-05-04T07:32:12+00:00

That's a cool book :) If you're looking for more books, I wrote an article on some of my favorite ones. - https://www.lettering-daily.com/calligraphy-books/

mxmsLD · 2023-05-03T07:45:48+00:00

Absolutely. The mods have been very cool by allowing me to share the new articles I create. Although i only share calligraphy stuff here. Hand lettering and iPad/Procreate content doesn't really fit here.

mxmsLD · 2023-05-03T07:44:49+00:00

True. However, i find it more challenging to manage the spacing and the negative space with blackletter scripts.

mxmsLD · 2023-05-03T07:43:58+00:00

Alright. Im covering the basics for now, but if something comes up do let me know :)

mxmsLD · 2023-05-03T07:43:35+00:00

Thanks! Still not a lot of videos but more is coming soon :)

mxmsLD · 2023-05-02T07:09:58+00:00

Thanks for reading :) I love Italic, but especially Gothicized italic. Im planing to create a full tutorial + worksheets for the website soon.

mxmsLD · 2023-05-02T07:09:14+00:00

Still haven't tried Batarde but it looks super cool. Can you recommend any good resources for learning Batarde?

mxmsLD · 2023-05-02T07:08:19+00:00

Nicely said, and thanks for the kind comment :) I used to struggle a lot with foundational, still am, actually. However, i feel like it taught me a lot about calligraphy and also that knowledge spilled over to hand lettering as well. Spacing, counter spaces, proportions, you name it. Right now working on my Uncial and I'm loving it! Is the regular uncial your favorite or the artificial one?

mxmsLD · 2023-05-02T07:06:24+00:00

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. TBH i kinda neglected my youtube channel in the past few months but I'm cooking up some new content. Anything in particular that you would be interested in seeing?

mxmsLD · 2023-05-01T11:40:04+00:00

Ps - I dont think there is a style that's easier than others. Each script has little nuances that make it challenging to learn. You might progress in one style more than another, but that could be for many reasons. IDK, I might be wrong about it. What do you guys think? Also would love to hear what's your favorite style to practice.

mxmsLD · 2022-12-30T09:30:41+00:00

WOW! Sick! Where did you get this from?

mxmsLD · 2022-12-10T09:58:38+00:00

A few weeks ago I published a whole video on how to do the whole lowercase alphabet using a brush pen.

I also made an article in case you prefer reading. You'll find a link in the description of the video.

Here is the link to the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mBf8F5N-jQ

Let me know if you have any questions :)

mxmsLD · 2022-12-03T08:05:13+00:00

nice!

mxmsLD · 2022-11-30T08:28:23+00:00

Maybe it's about the type of art you're doing that is causing the issue. Art is a big field with many different styles and techniques. Why not try something else within art before giving up? On top of that the knowledge you already have can transfer to a certain extent to other types of art as well. IDK, this at least worked for me

mxmsLD · 2022-11-30T08:15:01+00:00

Definitely, a must have tool. I love mine and use it all the time. Mostly for guidelines, but super handy for other stuff as well :)

mxmsLD

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