Handwriting and Calligraphy Basics with Rajiv Surendra
There was a time when handwriting was a vital skill to most people. Today, the handwritten word has great significance to Rajiv because it can be used as a deeply personal form of communication with the potential to move others with the its beauty.
Many of you have asked for a video about calligraphy and handwriting from Rajiv. He’s thrilled to share this skill with you!
Check out Rajiv’s calligraphy on his website www.lettersinink.com
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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:45 Learn cursive handwriting introduction
• 2:30 The importance of letter writing
• 3:40 Start Practicing Calligraphy by marking the height
• 4:35 Back to basics writing out lower-case letters and connecting them •
• 6:17 How to sit properly for calligraphy and practice exercises
• 7:50 How to use your whole arm and hold the pencil.
• 10:28 Do not be daunted by practice. Muscle memory will take hold.
• 11:49 The main 52-degree slant and practice slowly
• 12:20 1800’s practice manual for handwriting
• 14:30 The nib in an oblique pen holder with black walnut ink crystals
• 15:33 The Handwriting of today is Spencerian that evolved to Palmer
• 18:26 IAMPETH Convention for those serious about learning calligraphy
• 19:20 Different cursive script handwriting examples
• 22:09 Calligraphy is turning handwriting into art
• 24:02 Note to Drew Barrymore example in calligraphy
• 25:50 Warm up exercise examples before writing calligraphy
• 28:00 Liberating aspect of practicing on a chalkboard
• 29:00 Years of practice and dedication. Write to my PO Box!
💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• Script and Cursive Handwriting 101 and its history
• Writing is a secondary power of speech
• Inform the mind and frame the hand
• Calligraphy history and background
• English roundhand writing -the standard elegant way to write
• Copper plate calligraphy
• Spencerian script- the modern standard today
• Hills manual of social and business forms
• IAMPETH organization and the annual convention
• Ames compendium of practical and ornamental penmanship
• Your arm will guide the pencil
• Fluid movements practice
• The beauty of the curve in one quick motion
• Begin with the pencil. It helps focus on making the shapes.
• Leonard principality nib put into an oblique pen holder
• Do the warmup exercises (make ovals) before writing
• Practice curves and pulls
• International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting
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