5 Things I Wish I Knew As a Beginner Calligrapher (...5 years later!)

Five years after starting to experiment with calligraphy seems like the right time to do one of these. Here are 5 calligraphy tips for beginners and experienced artists alike! I hope something here sparks your motivation.

Primary Sources:
1- Gothic Calligraphy example: Book of Hours, 15th C, Walters Art Museum
2- Uncial Calligraphy example: Codex Harleianus, 6th C, British Library
3- Insular Calligraphy example: Gospel of Matthew, Lindisfarne Gospels, circa 700, British Library
4- Carolingian Calligraphy example: Gospel Book, British Library

Secondary Sources:
1- Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique
By: Marc Drogin
(This is the book used for the "Drills" section of the video.)
2- Calligraphy: A Comprehensive Guide to Beautiful Lettering
By: Jane Sullivan
3- The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy
By: Margaret Morgan

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Medieval Calligraphy Tutorials:
1- Introduction:    • Sunday Scriptorium Ep. 1: Intro (best...  
2- Gothic Textura Quadrata:    • Gothic Textura Quadrata (medieval cal...  
3- Uncial:    • Uncial Calligraphy (medieval script t...  

Music Credit:
Medieval Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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