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 19.4.2022)!
+ access to a recorded version of every session!
8 sessions of 2 hours each
The 8 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
System of beautiful curves, step-by-step tutorial
7. Robert’s letter art
main actor, hard and soft lines, rhythm, strategy, style
8. Flourish composition
Content, emphasis, layout, styles, hierarchy
The Dates
1. Session “Beyond the oval” Friday 24th of June – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
2. Session “The ornamental letter” Friday 1th of July – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
3. Session “Generosity & creativity” Friday 8th of July – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
4. Session “The definition of beauty” Friday 15th of Jul – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
5. Session “The magic wave” Friday 22th of July – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
6. Session “The acanthus leaf” Friday 29th of July – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
7. Session “Robert’s letter art” Friday 5th of August – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
8. Session “Flourish composition” Friday 12th of August – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm (UTC+2) via Zoom
Cost
285€ (incl. Tax)