I taught myself to write backwards over the years, as well as learned to float my wrist while moving foreward, us lefties are some of the worlds renouned calligraphers
@elisaanne7 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm impressed!
@pleasestopleavealone29814 жыл бұрын
all lefties can write backwards..
@fairsaa79753 жыл бұрын
@@pleasestopleavealone2981 idk I struggle
@thebusinessprose75423 жыл бұрын
@@pleasestopleavealone2981 - It's true! Recently I noticed that - purely by accident - while struggling with a Tombow brush pen.
@marypatelhattab62532 жыл бұрын
Way back in the dark ages 😊 when I learned to do calligraphy the only way lefties were taught was to draw the letters backwards to keep your hand from smearing the ink. Things have really progressed!
@saosinlunatic7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. I'm just getting started on calligraphy and was really concerned with being a lefty. This has some really great information.
@elisaanne7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@chriswolfe78308 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video for us lefties mate! :D
@chriswolfe78308 жыл бұрын
Very much so! :D
@jagygn8 жыл бұрын
Yup thanks so much 💕
@BritgirlTX3 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@valtersyos60967 жыл бұрын
A left handed in Japan, much appreciated your channel!! Congratulations!
@GreatGreebo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I have always thought I couldn’t write using calligraphy because I’m left handed (my high school art teacher even went so far as to have me sit out the calligraphy assignments because he said it was “pointless” for me to even try to learn as a left handed person!!! I’ve always wanted to write in calligraphy but because of his one bit of misinformation I’ve never even tried. Ha! You’re videos have proven him wrong!! Once again, Thank you❤️
@babygrrls5212 Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe he would say something like that to his student!! Ugh so rude! I bet you wish you could go back and tell him a big “I told you so!” Haha
@GreatGreebo Жыл бұрын
@@babygrrls5212 I really do 🤣
@fatimaalzarouni16217 жыл бұрын
Arabic calligraphy is easier for left handed than right handed because Arabic is written from right to left unlike English but still im practicing both. thank you Elisa, btw im from the middle east
@وليد-ع6ظ5 жыл бұрын
Fatima Al Zarouni same
@CK20124 жыл бұрын
The same could be from Asians They write right to left top to bottom If I remember correctly.
@user-tn7kl3sq2r4 жыл бұрын
yes i practice shahmukhi one of the writing systems of punjabi, it is inspired by the persian alphabet with added sounds it match the language. it’s very fun
@alans.wendelschafer65884 жыл бұрын
@@CK2012 Japanese written in the more traditional way is like that.
@mei.mei12 жыл бұрын
I was a leftie forced to be right handed, and relearning how to do things with my left hand. I naturally write backwards (mirror imaged) with my left hand, but this writing is only for myself to read (I have no trouble reading mirror writing). I want to try Arabic calligraphy at it's so beautiful.
@MMGARC8 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, Elisa Anne! I have been searching for a Left-handed calligraphy teacher - but to no avail. I started watching video's on You tube, but they were all right handed. I took a class years ago and was the only lefty in the entire class. And finally, I wrote a comment on a video and they said to look you up and ......Whella!! Here you are! You are such a good teacher and cannot wait to watch all your video's. Thank you so much for sharing your advice and experiences on writing as a lefty.
@MMGARC8 жыл бұрын
Darn - I cannot remember who it was, I'm so sorry, Elisa Anne. Thanks for your quick reply - I can't wait to see more of your future video's!! Very inspiring to me!
@charisseann37658 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm very happy to come across this video of yours. I've recently taken interest in learning calligraphy and being a leftie I also struggled on how best to position my hand to not smudge the paper. you just earned yourself a new subscriber! :) looking forward to learning more tips from you. Thanks!
@kellercrucita5507 ай бұрын
Hi! I am watching your video again because is so interesting. Thanks for this information. I am a lefthanded person with enthusiasm to learn calligraphy techniques.
@KenDelloSandro75652 жыл бұрын
As a fellow southpaw, I've never seen another lefty write so beautiful. Keep up the good work. Lefties rule!!!
@Jesse-FenixRizin2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! As a lefty myself, this is by far one of the best videos I have watched and it has helped me tremendously. Thank you. I will be watching more of your videos.
@TwistedSoul20024 жыл бұрын
For a second I thought you were going to write, “hello, world” like a computer programmer. 😂
@Mortiana277 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the gum arabic tip! I'm very new to dip pen writing and it's nice to know these things early on :)
@ovoovie5910 Жыл бұрын
You are so good with left hand so good i am so happy
@Crucent5 жыл бұрын
Best video ive ever seen for lefties on calligraphy! Im so happy!!!
@elisaanne5 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh yay!!
@Paige.Robinson7 ай бұрын
thank you ElisaAnne for this video. this seems to be closest to my hand position style as well, and very helpful. have a wonderful day.
@RachAndAlly8 жыл бұрын
Hi there! I am another lefty just starting out with calligraphy, and your videos have helped a lot! I was wondering when/if you were still planning on posting a video about mixing the gum arabic with the ink? That would be a HUGE help, I feel like I've already spent a chunk of change on calligraphy paper, so being able to use regular printer paper would be great! Looking forward to your next video! :)
@rworrick80372 жыл бұрын
As a fellow south paw with a random interest in possibly learning calligraphy this video was most helpful. I look forward to watching the rest of the series to see if I'll actually jump into this. Thanks for sharing!
@inkinikki8 жыл бұрын
That bit about mixing gum arabic is gold! We don't have any good supplies stores here and I wanted to buy ink. The only ones we had were marker refill ink and fountain pen ink. I got the Parker pen refill and it wasn't very viscous. I feel I may have wasted my money but this trick could work! I also don't want to spend so much on calligraphy paper. Thanks!
@horseshoe_nc4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting videos from a left handed perspective. I've been writing with fountain pens for about a year. But just recently started getting into flex writing. Actually just got a Speedball dip pen set for Christmas.
@Daniel-hz2gg4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice! Lefties understand each other's pain...
@christinestafford20898 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Im a lefty and just started calligraphy. Not doing to well, but you answered alot of my questions. Thanks again
@christinestafford20898 жыл бұрын
Im practicing, gone through a ton of paper..haha
@dionellacubero35098 жыл бұрын
This was mega useful! I've recently started calligraphy and without knowing bought myself an oblique nib holder. This video has clarified so much for me, keep it going! Already have some new nibs and pen holder on their way.!
@reginaldwelkin3 жыл бұрын
I tried calligraphy and became frustrated by poor nibs, expensive paper, and not knowing how to write well with my left hand. Ended up writing backwards most of the time until I packed my nibs somewhere. Thanks for the video! You and another calligrapher have encouraged me to try again.
@kakeru214 жыл бұрын
I'm a left handed and it didn't stop me from doing calligraphy and drawing illustrations although I couldn't practice everyday which is vital for improvements but at least I accomplished something 😊 And oh try using highlighters for calligraphy it's good even for lefties 😁
@KissTheCookie7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video :) I'm a graphic designer and really wanted to get into lettering, but of course, no one could teach me 100% as a lefty!
@CADI718 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video! I'm left handed as well and I have recently began looking into calligraphy as a hobby and noticed how most people that practice the art are right handed. I find it really peaceful to watch and hoping to buy my supplies soon. Thank you for the tips! :D
@michelletabb50105 жыл бұрын
I’m so excited I found your channel! Such great tips. Thank you!
@horseshoe_nc4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Us lefties have to adapt to a right handed world. I wasn't sure how to start in calligraphy. This video was a huge help.
@trishasargeant64356 жыл бұрын
Thank you for some helpful ideas for us lefties. I gave up practising because I got such hung up and frustrated about the angle you need to have, I cannot for the life of me work out just where this angle is?? Lol, anyway after coming across your info and ideas i think I just might have another go at it soon, it really is such a beautiful art and a joy to watch others writing it. Thank you I will look out for your other tips x
@elisaanne5 жыл бұрын
Hey Trisha! Lots of modern calligraphers write without a slant, so don't get too hung up on that :)
@PureBlood-du6wv Жыл бұрын
You are absolutely precious 💖 I'm from Georgia too! Born and raised.
@Maugrim762 жыл бұрын
I'm a southpaw too. This helps so much. Thanks! I've never really tried an ink-dip calligraphy pen before (just the felt tip, and mostly medieval style lettering). I am so eager to try this now. 😁
@shaunnamyers88788 жыл бұрын
I've just really started putting a lot of time into calligraphy and I'm finding as a lefty that my print looks better if I work right to left. I think because I feel less drag when I pull from the right instead of pushing from the left. I'm really hoping I can get better the traditional way as well! Practice makes perfect!
@ultimategamer81394 жыл бұрын
This just blew my mind. I grew up thinking calligraphy was impossible for me.
@mirkskids85654 жыл бұрын
thanks so much!!! As a leftie, this is super hard for me to do calligraphy because I feel that it's only for right handed people. I was also getting really concerned. Thanks so much!
@caseycoleman394 Жыл бұрын
First time watching your video. I am a lefty. I would love to learn Calligraphy. I have 4 questions for you: 1) I write with my WHOLE left hand(to where I am "clutching" my pen, pencil etc.). Is that going to be a problem? 2) Can Calligraphy be a new style/form of writing for the person? 3) Since I want to learn Calligraphy, will I have to learn how to write the way you are showing? 4) How much "ink" is needed for the pen? P.S. This was such a wonderful step-by-step video!!.
@Smokdeel6 жыл бұрын
I’m left handed too and am just about to start so thank you for sharing. Very much appreciated
@elisaanne5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@KatCap7 жыл бұрын
laaaave 💕 this beginning calligraphy video for lefties! wasn't sure where to start! 😸
@elisaanne5 жыл бұрын
yay, you're welcome!
@victoriatrestrail3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Excellent video.
@bessinbrosplumbing79953 жыл бұрын
"Left Handy" has me dying. You are making us southpaws very happy to have this video. Thank you
@maisondumewcustomdollsbyte1273 жыл бұрын
Thank for this video. I have always had trouble with calligraphy writing mostly because everything is for right handed people. Even in Art school I found it extremely difficult because I was the only leftie. I did just pass the course. I love writing with regular pens markers etc but I always avoid calligraphy pens. Not I am going to give it another try because of your videos. Thanks again.
@jennyvoss77383 жыл бұрын
May you do a series on “regular writing” for lefties? :D
@susiefreckleface6 жыл бұрын
thank you ElisaAnne for this video. this seems to be closest to my hand position style as well, and very helpful. have a wonderful day.
@elisaanne5 жыл бұрын
great! Glad it was helpful!
@dylanu66957 жыл бұрын
Thank you! left handed here in Maine. and I love the art of writing
@the_neutral_container4 жыл бұрын
I'm one of the weird-hand-postioners. At art school, when we were learning Carolingian minuscule, I ended up writing upside down and right to left. It looked super weird but the script turned out nice and smear-free.
@lauriep33344 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tips. I just found your channel. I tried calligraphy before, but I got frustrated as a lefty. Going to start again.
@fandangofandango20225 жыл бұрын
Wish I could write like that / I us to get the cane at school because I was Lefted Handed and could not produce Nice Writing at 65 I really still can not Write. I Think You Video is Wonderful.
@catcollins22847 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Thank you so much!!!
@Panic_Pickle7 жыл бұрын
I've had the awful issue of "mirroring" over the diagonal in writing style versus a right handed, so I angle the paper so rather than writing below with the paper tilted 45° left I write above with the same tilt. Works great for biro but doesn't make for good calligraphy. So cool to see comprehensive left-handed guides to dip pen writing!
@elisaanne7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad they have been helpful! I hope to make even better videos soon!
@lizzvid3 жыл бұрын
Yay! I'm starting to teach myself and was a bit nervous as a lefty
@americannotamericant17737 жыл бұрын
God bless you dear, the struggle for left handiness in writing together is difficult but the art of calligraphy and being left handiness must be hardline. As a lefty I have mostly given up on writing on paper because of the constant smudges and constant hand staining. I may try to write with the techniques you recommended.
@spencergeller22368 жыл бұрын
You are a Saint.
@jobernhardt65317 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Hubby and I are both Southpaws. I found an old set of 30 Speedball nibs and 3 wood handles for $5. This is exactly what I needed. 😀
@elisaanne7 жыл бұрын
Yay! So great to hear!
@jamtaylor19922 жыл бұрын
Love this
@julieottaway1774 жыл бұрын
thanks I am new to it but loving to learn it
@AlexPanda926 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration as a lefty. I'm off to Beverly's to gear up! 😁
@elisaanne5 жыл бұрын
Yay! You're welcome!
@hnkjg04 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video for lefthanders 🙂
@betsy19477 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I just started a class last night and there were only 2 of us lefties. This is so informative.
@elisaanne7 жыл бұрын
Did the instructor give you a straight holder to use instead of an oblique??
@betsy19477 жыл бұрын
Yes, we got straight holders. :)
@davidjean50754 жыл бұрын
I just started getting into this but I also right upside down and sideways so I think I might be good.
@abbyheath95985 жыл бұрын
Hi Elisa, thank you for your videos. I tried mixing the gum arabic and ink after watching your other video and I'm having trouble because the mixture is sort of watery and separated, and doesn't write very nicely. I shook it vigorously to combine but that hasn't helped. Has this happened to you, and do you have any advice? Thank you!
@MorenoBison7 жыл бұрын
GRAZIE Elisa, GRAZIE Ancora, Stavo per arrendermi quando ho trovato il tuo video. Ho scritto finalmente con il pennino e l'inchiostro!!!!! Vorrei Abbracciarti Tanto sono contento.....è il mio sogno di quando ero bambino.....GRAZIE
@Emaretta8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great video! I look forward to watching more and trying calligraphy myself.
@chrisopheroptional79902 жыл бұрын
Thank you . You're a rose in a field of daisy's.
@alans.wendelschafer65884 жыл бұрын
Yes! Lefties unite! 🤜
@drfranke7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Goulet pens don't know what they're talking about; you clearly do!!!
@GeefeAlba5 жыл бұрын
you are awesome! im new to calligraphy and im so happy i found a leftie! :) thank you so much for this.im learning along. cheers!
@Mandycutie6666 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this!
@elisaanne5 жыл бұрын
you're welcome!
@isabelleraposo2625 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@psychocowthree21 күн бұрын
How do you get started as a lefty? How should I be practicing and with what tools?
@ChabbaChabbaАй бұрын
2024 checking in, great video!
@carlajackson7486 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@donnamatoi52567 жыл бұрын
thanks! it makes so much more sense now!
@kristymercer75436 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video!! super helpful!
@elisaanne5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Slugworth882 жыл бұрын
I have a four year old son and have become conscious as he is left handed that the teachers aren't going to be promote early learning handwriting techniques like holding the pen corectly or how to approch handwriting. I don't suppose you have any advice on what to avoid prehaos or what you found was most helpful when learning to write so beautifully yourself. Most appreciated
@elisaanne2 жыл бұрын
Do you have time to sit down with him 20 minutes each day? Even having your assistance will make a world of difference. Though you might be right handed you can at least practice holding the pen in your left hand to show him :)
@Slugworth882 жыл бұрын
Thank you I really appreciate your response, we always draw together and he is now learning how to write his name so I think I will start practicing alittle more repetition and hopefully he will find clases more comfortable as I know writing left handed at least appears to be alittle more challenging for some, in terms grip and position in the conventional sense but ive noticed you write for a more traditional position and not curled wrists around the words or with the paper turned horizontally so I'm hoping I can help my boy with this. Really appreciate your video and love the content thanks so much
@denfeatherstone39176 жыл бұрын
VERY INFORMATIVE - THANK YOU!
@elisaanne5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@fbkseanoyaz8669 Жыл бұрын
hiiii, i just saw your video passed by my recommendations and watched it because of interest and I'm really amazed by your penmanship. Do you have any tips to improve one's penmanship? I'm a left-handed person but my penmanship is really bad (like really really bad) and I want to improve it.
@danielleshipp19564 жыл бұрын
Thank you😊
@damiannadolski6 жыл бұрын
Nice videos. What about calligraphy for lefties using stub nibs ? For ex Pilot Plumix or Parallel pen?
@mvrana8692 жыл бұрын
I have a question. I write with my right hand and I can write calligraphy with brush-marker. Now I'm trying to learn to write calligraphy with pen-feather. Can you tell me advice how to hold pen, how to move my hand? (Sorry if I have mistakes, English isn't my first language.)
@investingwithaaron98764 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such tips on lefty caligraphy!
@althaconley8 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm left handed also and have always wanted to learn. Could you please do more tutorials for the left handlers out here. It's sort of confusing trying learn from right handlers. Thank you so much for this and hopefully more tutorials.
@vgdeshmukh746 жыл бұрын
Hi Elisa , nice video , I am lefty but I feel comfortable writing with obliqe pen holder rather than straight holder. It took long for me to get used to obliqe holder.
@elisaanne5 жыл бұрын
Whatever works best for you is great!
@kahnlives Жыл бұрын
I’m left handed as well. I always wanted to learn this writing technique but being a south paw was bit of a snag😏
@cjr.50286 жыл бұрын
Ayyy left hand ga squad
@laylan.5535 Жыл бұрын
Hi I'm also a leftie and I was wondering if you had any recommendations on either calligraphy workbooks or anything similar for beginners to actually learn how to write the letters it would be so much help if you responded ❤
@luismorande57897 жыл бұрын
Gracias Elissa, tu explicación fue excelente!!! Me gustaria aprender técnicas con Parallel pen , para lefties.
@vaibhavvlogs42144 жыл бұрын
First person who says the lefties have some advantage...thebobliquebone not needed... phew..thanks ..confidence, are we slow in writing slant as lefties normally writing in exams
@narghayfooooo8 жыл бұрын
Hey ! Thanks for your video :) I'm waiting the next video and tips to progress !
@marianoaldogaston4 жыл бұрын
So at least we have an advantage over righty, nice :)
@naydarodriguez87154 жыл бұрын
Me encantó. Será de utilidad para mi. Gracias y que Dios te bendiga.
@joanrose91703 жыл бұрын
Elisa, can you use regular calligraphy books to learn left-handed calligraphy?
@cc198111043 жыл бұрын
I just started Calligraphy yesterday and I have much trouble for doing upward strokes, the nip doesn't go smooth on the paper my teacher asked me not to use too much force on the pen so I ease up a bit but still wouldn't do the work..
@christiancuevas60863 жыл бұрын
Man! ur so dang pretty!
@prabhleenkaur78034 жыл бұрын
Proud to be a lefty😄
@animes4ever8 жыл бұрын
nice video you gave me hope to improve my handwriting. you are also easy on the eyes ;)
@izzy1583 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! I recently got into calligraphy and myself being a lefty, I find it all confusing in some way or the other. How can I tell the difference between nibs suitable for left-handed opposing to right-handed people and what nibs would be suitable for both? It's kind of mind-boggling...
@mathetes3338 жыл бұрын
Try 100% cotton paper. Also sandarac resin to improve the paper sizing for ink.
@nitkabr6 жыл бұрын
Hi Elissa: My niece is a left hander and trying to learn calligraphy. Can you please tell us if the nibs and holder vary for a left handed vs right handed?
@elisaanne5 жыл бұрын
Pointed pen nibs can be used by a left or right handed calligrapher with no problems! Broad edge nibs (for italic style) DO have differences for a lefty vs. righty. I recommend sticking with pointed pen nibs such as the Nikko G.