Posted on February 18, 2010.
What is the best way to learn calligraphy? I would like to learn calligraphy? Is there a good book or a website you know?
1. Buy a calligraphy marker cheap first. You can invest in a good pen once you have the habit of writing.
2. Most of the baselines can be practiced are the straight line with the sloping edges and the crescent moon. Practice these over and over again.
2. Google Old English alphabet and print a sheet and off. In Old English is best to start because it is relatively easy to write.
3. There are two key callligraphy: Keep the pen at the correct angle and each pencil stroke must be fluid and graceful.
4. If you really want to be inspired, google "in Arabic calligraphy." He is writing the most beautiful on earth.
The best way to learn is an experienced teacher. Visit this site to see if there is a group of calligraphy near you.
http://cynscribe.com/
If this does not work for you, there are many good books that provide the foundations. There are different types of calligraphy and each has its own tools, such as brush, marker,
Wide edge pen or pencil pointed. Paper & Ink Arts John Neal Bookseller and have online catalogs with many books.