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How to add Drop Shadows to Hand lettering #howdoyoudothatshading
On instagram there are many times people will ask how did you do that shading on posts. I wanted to show a very simple way to add shading to typography. Because at times it can feel as if they person behind an account that you ask a question can feel as if they are keeping it a secret. So I wanted to share this simple tip.
How to hold a Pilot Parallel calligraphy pen
Using a Pilot Parallel Pen for calligraphy it takes some time to learn how to use precisely. Also learning how to hold the pen while using it for calligraphy requires patience and to not rush.
How to critique calligraphy work pt 2
Here is part two of the two part series I created on how to critique calligraphy work. This a way that I go about critiquing the calligraphy work that I do. The process of learning how to see the fine details and why something is working vs not working takes time to develop such a skill.
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How to critique Calligraphy work
Critiquing calligraphy is something that I feel is learned by more practice. Also learning how to see little details of you work better with each piece. One major thing is learning how to see different angles that your pen should be at while constructing each letter.
Another thing is being able to see the spacing that is needed between each letter. Because if you are writing a word and the letters are crashing into each other it will not be a solid piece. This video is part one of a two part series of me explaining how to critique calligraphy work.
Pilot Parallel Pen Review
One of the very early calligraphy tools that I purchased was the pilot parallel pens you see in this video. The parallel pens are used to do gothic and italic calligraphy. I had became more interested in gothic and italic calligraphy than copperplate to be exact.
The Pilot parallel pens are great and very useful. I love the ease of changing the cartridges and how they function.
