Description
In the Flourish Seminar:
You will get a deeper understanding about the nature of flourishes, discover many different areas where to create them and learn a variety of flourishes for more creative possibilities. You will loose your fear for more complex artworks.
You have the possibility to work with any tool you like (pencil, brushpen, nib or ipad).
+ and you will get the “Guide to Flourishing” (new Version from 11/2022)!
+ access to a recorded version of every session!
10 sessions of 90 minutes each
The 10 sessions
1. Beyond the oval
History, basics, classic loops, lowercase letters, oval
2. The ornamental letter
System, distances, emphasis, less is more
3. Generosity & creativity
Capital letters, negative space, ligatures, flourish construction
4. The definition of beauty
The oval and the curve, symmetry, balance, natural flow, compactness
5. The magic wave (or S-curve)
Do’s and Don’ts, relation, complexity, directions, distances
6. The acanthus leaf (Part 1)
History of the acanthus leaf, structure, single types of leafs
7. The acanthus leaf (Part 1)
System of beautiful curves, complex acanthus leaf artwork
8. Shading
Shading and flourishes, where, when and how
9. Robert’s letter art
main actor, hard and soft lines, rhythm, strategy, style
10. Flourish composition
Content, emphasis, layout, styles, hierarchy
The Dates
1. Session “Beyond the oval” Friday 17th of March – 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
2. Session “The ornamental letter” Friday 24th of March – 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
3. Session “Generosity & creativity” Friday 31st of March – 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
4. Session “The definition of beauty” Friday 7th of April – 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
5. Session “The magic wave” Friday 14th of April – 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
6. and 7. Session “The acanthus leaf (Part 1 + Part1)” Friday 21st of April – 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
8. Session “Shading and flourishes” Friday 28th of April – 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
9. Session “Robert’s letter art” Friday 5th of May – 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
10. Session “Flourish composition” Friday 12th of May – 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
Cost
295€ (incl. Tax)
