Writing Copperplate Calligraphy | Quote by Dodie Smith

In this video, I write one quote using Copperplate calligraphy, so you can appreciate the real speed of my writing and the thought process I use behind it. This lesson is part of my Level 2 Course called “Pump Up Your Copperplate Calligraphy” which you can enrol for here: https://www.mariamontes.online/course... _________________________ QUOTE BY DODIE SMITH “Contemplation seems to be about the only luxury that costs nothing” Dodie Smith. ___________________________________________ COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY MATERIALS — Ratio: 2:1:2 — x-height: 6mm — Nib: H101 nib — Ink: walnut crystals _________________________________________________________ FREE BLANK GUIDELINES + RECOMMENDED MATERIALS Follow this link to download a PDF file with a visual list of materials I recommend in my calligraphy courses as well as a set of blank calligraphy guidelines. Once you sign up for my email newsletters, you'll receive an automatic email with the link to download my file. Check your spam/junk folder if you don't see the automatic response from Substack: https://mariamontes.substack.com/subs... ________________________ BEGINNER STUDENTS If you are a total beginner, I recommend starting by watching my series called 'Intro to Copperplate Calligraphy' on my Youtube playlist. __________________ LEARN WITH ME! You can support me by: 1) Liking this free tutorial; 2) Subscribing to my Youtube Channel; 3) Learning with me via my self-paced calligraphy courses:https://www.mariamontes.online/courses 4) Booking private one-to-one tuitions: https://mariamontes.bigcartel.com/ ___________ DONATE If my free lectures on Youtube, or my private mentoring tuitions are offering value to your type, calligraphy, and/or lettering journey, please consider supporting the important work of making education approachable and accessible. https://mariamontes.bigcartel.com/pro... _________________________ ABOUT MARIA MONTES I am an independent lettering designer and illustrator specialising in branding assets 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, brand marks, lettering, illustration, patterning, packaging and digital assets. Design—www.mariamontes.net Calligraphy—www.writingcalligraphy.com Courses—www.mariamontes.online/courses #copperplate #calligraphy #copperplatecalligraphy #writing #mariamontes #dodiesmith