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Experiment with brush strokes and lettering techniques to develop your own unique visual language
“I've always thought that words are the best conveyor of meaning, both through their message and their shape.”
Lettering artist and type designer João Varela specializes in using different materials, techniques, and styles to design experimental letter forms based on traditional calligraphy. He collaborates with clients and studios, alongside publishing his personal projects and sharing his creative process on social media.
In this online course, João teaches you the basics of traditional calligraphy and how to reinvent it, from simple geometric strokes to more elaborate letters. Develop your own sketchbook, filled with creative lettering exercises and use it to help you build your artistic style. Find your stroke and intensify the power of written language.
“I've always thought that words are the best conveyor of meaning, both through their message and their shape.”
Lettering artist and type designer João Varela specializes in using different materials, techniques, and styles to design experimental letter forms based on traditional calligraphy. He collaborates with clients and studios, alongside publishing his personal projects and sharing his creative process on social media.
In this online course, João teaches you the basics of traditional calligraphy and how to reinvent it, from simple geometric strokes to more elaborate letters. Develop your own sketchbook, filled with creative lettering exercises and use it to help you build your artistic style. Find your stroke and intensify the power of written language.
