Modern Calligraphy Techniques with a Flexible Nib Pen
A course by KOUS , Design and Calligraphy Studio
Learn how to use a flexible nib pen with ink and watercolors to create contrasts between traditional and modern styles
Learn how to use a flexible nib pen with ink and watercolors to create contrasts between traditional and modern styles
To break the rules of calligraphy and make your own, you have to be well versed in the basic concepts. With a solid grasp of those, you can experiment in creating contrasts between traditional and contemporary styles, just like Aspacia and Rodolfo Kusulas, the sibling duo behind Design Kous studio, where they share their love of letters.
In this course, learn the basics of modern calligraphy and how to explore your style using different techniques. Discover how to use the flexible nib pen with ink and watercolor, as well as how to ensure that every stroke conveys your conceptual vision. Find out how to apply your compositions to functional products and fill them with style and personality.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 30 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (88)
- 1,818 students
- 18 lessons (3h 3m)
- 30 additional resources (15 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design an envelope with modern calligraphy and decorative elements, such as gestural strokes and botanical sketches, using ink and watercolor.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, anyone passionate about letters, calligraphy enthusiasts—regardless of your experience level—and anyone interested in writing as a technique for commercial or personal purposes.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any previous knowledge, as you start the creative process from scratch and work through it step-by-step.
In terms of materials, you need a flexible nib pen, a penholder, semitransparent cotton paper, high-quality envelopes, paint, and brushes.
Reviews
Aspacia Kusulas is a graphic designer specialized in typography and lettering design, including calligraphy. Rodolfo Kusulas is an industrial designer specialized in branding, packaging, and stationery design for brands in Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Together they founded Design Kous, where they offer workshops and the chance to enjoy calligraphy as much as they do.
Through their studio they aim to transport the world and the tradition of writing to the present day by creating products with modern yet timeless aesthetics and graphics.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The past and the present
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What is modern calligraphy
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The flexible nib
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Materials
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Preparation and heating strokes
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U3
Solid foundation
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Alphabet: lowercase
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Alphabet: Uppercase 1
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Alphabet: Uppercase 2
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Diacritical marks and numbers
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Flourishes
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Variations: new rules
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U4
It is not spam
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Envelopes and postal service
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Space and composition
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Marks with watercolor and botanical sketch
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Set up
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U5
Additional tips
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How to avoid and correct mistakes
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Considerations with a client
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FP
Final project
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Modern Calligraphy Techniques with a Flexible Nib Pen
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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janevans88
PlusBeware! Unbelievably the calligraphy course isn’t in English! Just subtitles. Nowhere did I see this was the case before buying.
heidypatry
Muy buen curso! Es algo de practica constante
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zorobabelflores
Buen curso
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cynthiaprudenciolugo
Me encanto este curso, ya sabia de su estudio y encontrarlos en domestika fue una grata sorpresa. Ahora a aplicar lo aprendido
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francescoj
Ottima esperienza!
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