Script in the Copperplate Style: A Caps Sampler

Hi,

I received a few request to post videos on making Uppercase letters. Those clips will be coming in the future but I first need to finish the lowercase letters. I decided to post a sampler of a few caps (A, O, J and Z).

I'd like to say something about 'requests'. As much as I would love to make videos to answer all your question I simply don't have the time to do requests. Believe it or not if you consider the setup time, recording the footage, editing, producing the finished clip and uploading it to the server two or more hours can pass even for a little two minute finished video clip.

Don't forget to visit both

http://www.iampeth.com
and
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 sign up, it too is free.

Regards

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Calligraphy
• Copperplate
• Spencerian
• Offhand
• Flourishing

[arcangel6]

You are very welcome. This particular form of script is not handwriting. I am actually drawing the letters. The script evolved when engrossers/calligraphers in the 19th century attempted to emulate the beautiful script of the metal engraver/ Hence the terms Engrosser's or Engraver's script was applied to the hand. My mentor, master penman Bill Lilly one said that Engrosser's script is the equivalent of 'engraving of paper'.

More to come so stay tuned and keep practicing!

:)

[50spano]

lol nobody has commented on this video in 2 years lol!

[villagescribe]

Your lettering is beautiful and you instruct very well. I have seen you work in the past at the SOS Holiday Fair. I so appreciate that you are sharing your knowledge and incredible talent in this venue. It is so inspiring and motivating.

[rosesnknives007]

I love it!!! It is amazing and thank you so much for taking the time to post this beautiful art - This is amazing!!!!!! and the letters look BEAUTIFUL! Now I have to go practice!