Common Mistakes Writing Copperplate | Lack of Consistency (Part 4)

In this series I talk about common mistakes while learning Copperplate calligraphy.

For the past 10 years, I have had many students facing similar challenges and I'm addressing them in here to offer clarity and recommendations to improve your writing.

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MATERIALS USED IN THIS LECTURE

— Ratio: 2:1:2
— x-height: 6mm
— Nib: Hunt 101
— Ink: walnut crystals
— Bond paper

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COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY MATERIALS

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BEGINNER STUDENTS

If you are a total beginner, I recommend starting by watching my series called 'Intro to Copperplate Calligraphy' on my Youtube playlist.

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ABOUT MARIA MONTES

I am an independent lettering designer and illustrator specialised in branding assets, typography and calligraphy education.

My creative practice is set by the principals of never stop learning, sharing knowledge and create emotion through my work.

In 2011 I studied a Postgraduate Course in Advanced Typography in Barcelona, and in 2012 a Typeface Design Condensed Program at Cooper Union in New York City. In 2018 I published my first chromatic font family called Green Fairy.

Nowadays, I split my time between Melbourne and Barcelona working in partnership with brand design agencies, helping them craft and develop their identity systems with emotionally charged visual elements including display type, logo design, monograms, wordmarks, lettering, illustration, patterning, packaging and digital assets.

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