Script in the Copperplate Style: The Symmetry of Curves

In this video clip I will review an advanced concept in script that I call the symmetry of curves. Please refer to my instructional articles available without cost on the IAMPETH lessons page at:

http://www.iampeth.com/lessons.htm#engravers_engrossers

Don't forget to visit both the main IAMPETH web site at:

http://www.iampeth.com

as well as my personal web site dedicated to Ornamental Penmanship at:

http://www.zanerian.com

for more information (all without cost). I also run the Yahoo Ornamental Penmanship at

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ornamental_Penmanship/

Please stop by and sign up, it is free too.

Regards

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Copperplate
• Spencerian
• Calligraphy
• Penmanship
• Instruction
• Penholder
• Oblique
• Engrosser's
• Script
• Roundhand

[chiniman2]

hey, i am a lefty and i wanna start, do yu think i will have any problems? if so please tell me

[arcangel6]

You should be fine. One of my clips is of John DeColibus who happens to be both a master and left-handed.

[arcangel6]

If you go to the IAMPETH web site listed in the video description locate the following articles:

1) The Point and when to change it, by Dr. Joe Vitolo

2) Getting Started in Script, by Dr. Joe Vitolo*

Regards

[chiniman2]

thanks

[Masterfrigger]

I've had that trouble too on occasion, it happens when i hold it at too sharp an angle relative to the paper and ink welled under the nib will bleed

[rosesnknives007]

I am having sooooooooooo many problems with the spacing on this stroke! I also where to end the shade =(

[rosesnknives007]

Hello! I am a newbie as well and one of my favorite nibs is the Leonardt EF Principal nib I love it!

[casutti]

Thanks!

I am doing my excercises, but i have a huge problem with the paper. It "spills" the ink in the broad traces (which are ink filled). I have tried kimberly paper, regular printer paper and sketch paper... i dont know what kind of paper to buy. could you please give me hints regarding the best kind of paper?

[casutti]

can you tell us newbies something about how to choose a nib, when buying it and how to fill the nib?

thanks!