As a young boy, graphic designer and app developer Patrick Cabral would watch his uncle inscribe names in classic lettering on diplomas. Although the uncle learned calligraphy in drafting class at a vocational school, he took it to the level of art with his soulful style. Cabral then studied it from a neighbor, who also knew the craft.
WATERCOLOR Basics - Students will learn different types of materials, color theory basics, types of brush strokes and watercolor techniques. There are exercises and activities for the whole class to do.
Some 300 years ago, a Ninja oath pledged not to divulge spying secrets on pain of divine retribution for generations.
One man from Hong Kong has made it his mission to preserve the Beiwei Kaishu style of calligraphy. 82-year-old Yeung...
For artist Kar Victoriano, drawing outfits of the day (#OOTDs) is his trademark and passion. Inspired by the personal styles...
Fozzy Castro-Dayrit has always been fascinated with letters and writing. “Arts and letters and words have always been my outlet and my source of happiness. I was one of those kids who had every color of pen possible in an impossibly crammed pencil case.” In high school, classmates would ask her to write their names on their binders and notebooks, using her different styles. “I liked drawing fat letters and skinny ones and swirly ones,” Fozzy said.
“Baybayin,” an ancient script popularly but erroneously known as “alibata,” has found unlikely support among today’s younger generation.
Calligraphy artist Kristian Kabuay has launched his third publication, a coloring book for young Filipino Americans, called Kulay (Color), on the ancient Filipino script called baybayin, incorrectly known as alibata.
MANILA, Philippines—Jane Adriano sits at her desk, picks an oblique nib holder and dips the nib into black ink. She...
The hustle and bustle of the city can take its toll on a creative’s mind and body. Sometimes, you need...
