Tag: calligraphy
Aoi Yamaguchi Explores the Physical Aspects of Calligraphy
Japanese calligraphy originates from ancient Chinese calligraphy. These days, calligraphy is still very much alive, occupying spaces like formal invitations and religious art. Japanese calligrapher Aoi Yamaguchi treats it as a...
Learn Your ABCs With Lindsey Bugbee
Sometimes, it's not what you write it's how you actually write it. Calligraphy enthusiast Lindsey Bugbee will teach you the ins and outs of writing a letter, and with much time...
Versatility is Key to Craig Black’s Typography Art
Craig Black’s lettering process begins with jotting down his ideas and creating rough thumbnail sketches. After finding the best direction, he then begins drawing each letterform.
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"This is an iterative process...
Short and Sweet: Ricardo Gonzalez’s Typography Art is Rather Powerful
Ricardo Gonzalez's typography art speaks volumes. Featured on anything from large scale murals to small-sized stickers, his messages--short and sweet--have a powerful presence. Born in México and based in Brooklyn, ...
Linda Yoshida Love For the Written Word is Evident
Sometimes it's not about what you write, it's about how you write it. Linda Yoshida knows best. A full-time graphic designer, she treats calligraphy as a side job - but one...
This Calligraphy Artist Spreads a Message of Peace and Unity
Calligraphy artist eL Seed treats Arabic calligraphy as a way for him to bridge his French and Tunisian backgrounds. Born in 1981 in Paris to Tunisian parents, he grew up feeling...
Pokras Lampas Takes Street Art to the Next Level
A vibrant mixture of calligraphy and graffiti, Pokras Lampas' murals and installations are a form of elevated street art. “For me, Calligraffiti is a great way to create art non-stop,” the...
These Handprinted Signs Stand Out in the Sea of Plastic and Neon
After graduating with a degree in graphic design with a focus on typography, Chris Mackenzie-Gray was kinda stuck. So he decided to invent himself, by creating a job he would actually...
Lauren Fitzmaurice Will Inspire You to Write with Meaning
Calligraphy enthusiast Lauren Fitzmaurice has been honing her craft since 2015. Through much practice and determination, the full-time elementary teacher has mastered pointed pen calligraphy in a relatively short time....
Gemma O’Brien’s Typography Art is Giving Us Life
Sometimes it not about what you write, it's about HOW you write it. Australian artist Gemma O’Brien knows best. Specializing in lettering, illustration, and installation, over the past 10 years, O’Brien...
