Category: Learning Project

As I approach the end of my calligraphy journey, I’ve been reflecting on how far I’ve come—from the basics of letterforms to incorporating this art into my classroom. Calligraphy has been much more than just learning an aesthetic skill; it’s been a path of personal growth, creative expression, and deepening patience. Here’s a detailed look…

IntroductionThis week, I’m stepping into the fascinating world of cross-cultural calligraphy by comparing two art forms I deeply admire: Modern English calligraphy and Persian Nastaliq. Though they come from vastly different linguistic and cultural traditions, both styles exhibit a fluid beauty, rhythm, and intentional artistry that transcend language. In this post, I’ll explore how these…

This past week, I dedicated my practice to refining my calligraphy skills, focusing specifically on achieving a consistent 52-degree slant. While I have been practicing both uppercase and lowercase letters for a while, I realized I still needed more precision and control. Setting Up for Success To maintain a steady slant, I first drew guideline…

In my calligraphy journey, I recently stumbled upon a fascinating technique through a YouTube video—”Prepping your nip for calligraphy“_ about heating the tip of my calligraphy pen to remove residual oils. This simple trick has had a noticeable impact on the way the ink flows on paper, making strokes more consistent and precise. What I…

I have noticed that my writing tends to be too straight and vertical, whereas traditional scripts require a graceful slant. To improve this, I focused on movement exercises and consciously adjusted my writing angle to 52 degrees. At the end of the book, Spencerian Key to Practical Penmanship, I found a page that helped me…

Exploring the Rich History of Calligraphy: A Treasure Trove of 17th-18th Century Lettering Manuals As I continue my journey into the art of calligraphy, I am constantly amazed by the sheer variety of styles available through online resources. From modern brush lettering to classical copperplate, the wealth of tutorials, videos, and guides has provided invaluable…

The right tools can make all the difference in any craft, whether it’s art or mechanics. Just as a digital torque wrench ensures precision by beeping when the correct tightness is reached, calligraphy tools shape the quality of each stroke. In my pursuit of refining my calligraphy tools, I experimented with transforming a traditional Persian…

In my pursuit of refining my calligraphy tools, I experimented with transforming a traditional Persian reed, or Qalam, into a makeshift nib pen. Though the process was intriguing, the results were far from ideal. The reed lacked the precision and consistency I desired, leading me to appreciate the superior craftsmanship of the copperhead nib. Its…

Introduction Shotcut is a free, open-source, cross-platform video editor that offers powerful features without the complexity of professional-grade software. As a student producing a class project, Shotcut provides an intuitive way to edit videos with a range of effects and transitions. In this blog post, I’ll explore Shotcut’s features, provide basic instructions to help you…

Why Blend Persian and Western Calligraphy? What excites me most about this journey is the opportunity to see how two distinct traditions can intersect and inspire each other. Persian calligraphy, with its continuous, flowing lines, feels almost like poetry in motion, while Western styles tend to be more structured and segmented. The challenge (and the…