Copperplate Calligraphy Made Easy - Part II

This is Part 2 or 2; covering UPPER CASE letters (majuscules), numbers & some common punctuations.
Recommended Copperplate Calligraphy digital workbook 50% OFF: www.etsy.com/listing/51088815...
Recommended Copperplate Calligraphy print workbook: amzn.to/3HOG90i
Tools used in this video:
- HP premium laser paper 8.5" x 11" - amzn.to/3Bk5LA4
- Nikko G pointed pen nib - amzn.to/3BhzhWR
- Yasutomo sumi ink - amzn.to/3Ju2j8R
- Speedball oblique pen holder - amzn.to/3LxevaE
- 1/2 oz. ink jar - amzn.to/34SdlWe
- Custom oblique pen holder by Master Penman Michael Sull - spencerian.com
- vintage ashtray for pen rest (soap dish works well for this too)
- vintage tea cup for water container to clean pen nib (yogurt cups or any other container 6 oz or smaller works well too)
- sheet of paper towel folded twice
**recommended USA calligraphy supplies sellers are:
www.johnnealbooks.com/
www.paperinkarts.com/
Letters are reviewed in the order of similar letterforms and not alphabetically. Numbers and punctuations are also briefly reviewed.
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[@mjramos512]

Your calming voice and your techniques remind me of Bob Ross. Please keep these tutorials coming. I really enjoy them. Thanks again for sharing.

[@CalligraphyArts]

ah, thank you so much. Very kind of you to say. Love Bob Ross! I'd really like to produce more content, when time allows. I created these videos during the early days of lockdown when I was unemployed.

[@nolettepabio1610]

The only youtube lesson that I finished! The video is not boring at all. Thank you!

[@CalligraphyArts]

Many thanks!

[@sweetbabyjames0714]

I have watched many calligraphy tutorials, but this is my absolute favorite! I will be watching this many times.

[@CalligraphyArts]

Wow, thank you so much for your feedback🤩. Many good wishes with your calligraphy work!

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[@dharmaofdog7676]

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[@CalligraphyArts]

Wow, thank you so much for your feedback. Made my day :)

[@gloriayturralde6330]

I have Parkinsons and doing Calligraphy will help me. I liked how you go into detail and do not rush. Thank you

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you for your positive feedback, Gloria. Wonderful to hear that your calligraphy practice is helpful in maintaining or regaining fine motor-skills.

[@klt.3606]

Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful for those who are genuinely passionate but can’t afford to pay for the course. So grateful for this ♥️

[@CalligraphyArts]

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[@viggen232003]

Thank you so much for this excellent done practice tutorial. The only one I found coming straight down to the action, well explained, concentrated on the main point, no endless blabla, just showing how to do it. My weak point was always a proper G, never reached a satisfying result. Now I see some light shimmering at the end of this endless tunnel.🙂

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thanks so much for your feedback, Michael! Hope you've seen improvements lettering G. ✍

[@jck01010101]

Love it - thanks for uploading and helping others

[@CalligraphyArts]

Super! You're welcome and I really appreciate your comment. Best wishes!

[@foxerrr7864]

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[@CalligraphyArts]

You're welcome & many thanks for commenting.

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[@dharmaofdog7676]

I am fascinated by the way your Ink just FLOWS off your Nib. You clearly have total command of 'pressure"

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you so much. I have been blessed with amazing teachers - Elinor Holland, Michael Sull and Karen Gorst. I hope you're enjoying your calligraphic journey!

[@dharmaofdog7676]

@@CalligraphyArts - it has changed more than just my Handwriting - some of the best contemplative moments I've had in a very long time

[@aliahmadasif3261]

I was completely new to any type of writing style or anything and I hardly knew anything about writing and heard this writing style is really hard so i saw this video and immediately loved it it was really easy i only needed 1 hour to learn everything and write confidently my mother was so shocked when I showed this to her how good my writing got thank you

[@CalligraphyArts]

Wow, thank you for sharing your experience and great to hear the video was easy to follow. Wonderful that you're seeing improvements so quickly. Keep at it!

[@lupebutterfly9161]

What an amazing video I am so going to do your lessons along with Eleanor Winters book. I often find myself changing the speed to 50% bEcause most KZbinrs make the strikes really fast. You are the best. Thank you very much. You got a new subscriber here.

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you so much for your comment and feedback! Happy lettering :)

[@tonimencey4481]

Sooo happy to have found you! Needed someone to teach me at a slow pace!

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you Toni! Best wishes on your calligraphy work.

[@alexaassa119]

Thank you. I m from romania and i really needed this curs. I like to improve my writing and this really helped a lot.

[@CalligraphyArts]

Mulțumesc!

[@_Goku_dbz_]

This is beautiful and so satisfying to watch 💯👍

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you! I enjoyed watching your calligraphy videos too✍

[@_Goku_dbz_]

Thank you so much!

[@dawnbenner2897]

I love this channel, I’ve take online calligraphy classes and I never “ got” it. I’ve spent hundreds of dollars and my letters till looks yucky. You make it easy, basic information no fancy bla bla thank you . Please make more videos!

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you so much Dawn for sharing your learning journey, feedback and for your encouragement to make more videos. I did these 2-part videos during early days of lockdown and between jobs. And have been thinking a lot lately about how to find/make the time to upload more instructional videos. Thanks again for your kind words!

[@TheSmoochy2]

Laura, You have really got it going on. You really rock!! Your the first professor that really explains every movement which really builds a lot of Confidence. Many rush through the process leaving the student confused. I really feel I will have much more confidence. I noticed your nib is Always so clean and shinny. Is that a new nib? what nib is that, it’s gorgeous.? The ink is dark and very gorgeously beautiful as is your work product. Thanks , Bo

[@CalligraphyArts]

Many thanks for your positive feedback, Bob. I have to thank the hundreds of students I've taught over the years, for their great questions and comments, many of which I address in this video. I appreciate you mentioning the clean nib. It wasn't that new - had a few hours on it - but I do clean it often! A clean nib letters so much better than one with dried ink/watercolor/gouache on it. My method is to wipe the nib first with a cloth or paper towel, dip into water and then wipe again. I do this every few minutes - so worth it. Best wishes on your calligraphy work!

[@zuzellogan5613]

Awesome, beautifully done!

[@CalligraphyArts]

Many thanks!

[@zahraabuji4901]

Loved the video, thanks so much! 😊 ur style of calligraphy is beautiful!

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you so much, Zahra. Sending you best wishes on your calligraphy practice.

[@zahraabuji4901]

@@CalligraphyArts thank you ❤❤

[@chesca12]

So beautifull 😍✒✍ I love this lettler!!

[@Yekemcar]

Really wonderful channel and a lovable way to explain ... and the result is magic.

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you!

[@ajazahmadkhan3297]

You are Incredible along with sweet voice.

[@katianajulien6691]

Thank you my so much this videos 👏

[@CalligraphyArts]

You're welcome! And thanks for watching and practicing✍

[@maribelmorales6365]

Thank you so much for this demonstration .

[@CalligraphyArts]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@toniperegrina5126]

Preciosa la caligrafía!! En una época donde la prisa no existía.

[@CalligraphyArts]

¡Muchas gracias!

[@srinivasraoamiti8071]

Hello madam, i from india,l love calligraphy. But I can't. I watch ur video,ur calligraphy explaining very neat and clean. I understood very well. Than u.🥰

[@CalligraphyArts]

That's great to hear. Thank you! Best wishes with your calligraphy work.

[@lindalanza2623]

Love the way you teach

[@CalligraphyArts]

Many thanks, Linda! Best wishes to you.

[@christinaalexander1111]

Thank you for this video 😉

[@CalligraphyArts]

You're welcome!

[@renataburic1933]

Beautiful 💐

[@dianita3030]

Thaaaank yoooouuuu!!! This video is very very helpful!!!

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you so much, Diana! Best wishes in your calligraphy journey!

[@md.tauhidulhassan4078]

You have really got it going on

[@carolynnorton119]

Thank you very much! This was great!

[@CalligraphyArts]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for your feedback.

[@fundamentosbiblicosstrecht]

Fantastic! Thanks a lot...

[@phongdinh3489]

Beautiful

[@adrianfernandez4914]

Saludos desde España ❤️👌

[@Kaligrafist]

Beautiful 👏

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you! Happy✍

[@ajazahmadkhan3297]

Great job.I appreciate you.

[@thaipan7951]

Beautiful, very helpful

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you!

[@CANALPARACONOCERADIOS]

Excelente video.!!!

[@CalligraphyArts]

Muchas gracias!

[@desenhagem2518]

perfect script. O like this stil . Wonderfull thsnks.

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you so much!

[@theCosmicQueen]

wonderful. i need a refresher!!!! it 's so important to actually watch the movements. rather than just read it on a page.

[@CalligraphyArts]

Great to hear it's been helpful. Thank you!

[@mari-tx1yf]

We are waiting for another excellent videos

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thanks for the nudge. I'm thinking of a broad-edge pen hand. Any requests?

[@ariestv9975]

Thank you

[@kayiart2944]

omg soo good i like it

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you! Happy lettering to you✍

[@francobreda625]

Sei bravissima 😱❤🙏

[@CalligraphyArts]

Grazie mille!

[@user-se9bk7el4v]

Super! Дякую

[@CalligraphyArts]

Дякую і ласкаво просимо!

[@meoloitri___1234]

Wow 🤩 so cute

[@jarjung9]

It's beautiful.🤩😍 I'm Thai, so I don't know much about this.😅

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you for the feedback. It helped me a lot to have a community of calligraphers I could learn from and grow with. I recommend connecting with calligraphers in Thailand to expand your calligraphic practice. Check out @Typer: facebook.com/typerofficial/

[@jocelyneangol7422]

You are the best

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you🤩

[@rizwanaliahmad3016]

So nice & very Beautifull

[@CalligraphyArts]

Many thanks, Rizwan! Best wishes in your calligraphy work!

[@jc9552]

This is very helpful. Do you sell a book about writing these letters?

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you! Great to hear it's helpful. I have links in the description above to my copperplate workbook. There's little instructional text in the workbook. It's mainly practice sheets to letter over light grey lettering to help get the strokes in one's muscle memory.

[@antoniov9117]

Muchas, gracias por compartir tu sabiduría Estoy empezando con la escritura copperplate y tengo una duda importante. Por favor, ¿ Quien dirige los movimientos, los dedos, la mano, el brazo...? Muchas gracias, Saludos cordiales desde España

[@CalligraphyArts]

¡Excelente pregunta! Con la placa de cobre, creo que se trata principalmente de la muñeca y los dedos para la mayoría de las letras. Para florecer, es levantar el brazo del molde y dejar que el brazo completo se mueva con fluidez. ¡Saludos desde Nuevo Hampshire!

[@bambangnugroho6757]

Ooh NICE 👍👍👍thank you .

[@CalligraphyArts]

You're welcome!

[@chrisadimitriadou]

hello! thank you for such a helpful video on copperplate. I've noticed that your nib is slightly turning towards the right while you are writing, is that so? do you think you will be able to make a flourishing video?

[@CalligraphyArts]

Good observation! Yes, I sometimes do this unless the nib is getting old and fussy and then I have to make sure the tines of the nib are pressing down evenly. I've taught hundreds of students in person and I would recommend to beginners to not angle left or right but to make sure the nib tines split open evenly (test this by pressing down on a clean nib). Apologies for my delayed reply.

[@sohojquranshikkha3926]

thanks

[@margretherandall5689]

Thank You

[@CalligraphyArts]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@marianaisabel821]

amo la caligrafia

[@CalligraphyArts]

Maravilloso. ¡Gracias!

[@iceman5907]

amazing خط جميل كتابة رائعة

[@CalligraphyArts]

شكراً جزيلاً

[@shahopishro9293]

Thankyou🌺🌹

[@CalligraphyArts]

My pleasure!

[@dawnbenner2897]

I do have a question is copperplate more about the slant of the letter of is their a specific alphabet that is considered copperplate. In modern brush calligraphy the basic 8 or so strokes are used to create letter/ words. They use the same strokes in copperplate, however some are different is that an individual choice or a set rule? Thank you

[@CalligraphyArts]

Modern calligraphy lettered with a brush is loosely based on copperplate calligraphy, which was developed in 17th century England; and originally called English Roundhand; and later Engrosser's Script in late 19th century USA. For a more in depth study of copperplate I recommend Eleanor Winter's Mastering Copperplate and also consider your closest Calligraphy Guild. You can find a list here: www.societyofscribes.org/links

[@magustinsarriendos9370]

si claro,.. Todo me quedo super claro jaja

[@CalligraphyArts]

¡Muchas gracias! Mis mejores deseos en su trabajo de caligrafía.

[@richardpaminta7862]

I will do this and make a video too

[@alkarathi6535]

So good ,where can I buy this pen

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you! In this video I’m using a wooden oblique pen holder that was made by Master Penman Michael Sull and you can reach him at Spencerian.com - Happy lettering!

[@alkarathi6535]

@@CalligraphyArts Thks so much, glad I found you

[@YukinoKitsuneChan]

i also write cursive letters and i can do it now! and i remember the cursive letters and i never do my cursive bad!

[@CalligraphyArts]

That's super! Cursive, sadly, is being phased out of schools. So it's important we learn and practice it, wherever we can. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lashistoriaselpatron]

Hola, tengo una imnensa duda , tengo unas plumas kaweco sport para caligrafia tienen plumin de 1.1 /1.5/ 1.9 y 2.1, mi pregunta es que las encuentro poco flexibles, estas sirven para caligrafia Inglesa o solo para Cancilleresca?, favor su comentario,.muchas gracias !!!

[@CalligraphyArts]

Gracias por su pregunta. Kaweco es un bolígrafo de borde ancho, que se usa para estilos de caligrafía como Italic, Uncial, Carolingian, Black Letter and Foundational. Para Copperplate caligrafía necesitarás un 'pointed pen nib' (la marca que use en este video es Nikko G). Mi lista de artículos de arte está en el cuadro de descripción de arriba. ¡Suerte con todo!

[@lindalanza2623]

Which way do I tilt my paper if I’m a lefty? . I am having such a hard time figuring that out .

[@CalligraphyArts]

I've worked with several left-handed students and I notice most do well with a straight pen holder instead of an oblique one and also rotating your paper 45 to 90 degrees (bottom of the paper is to your left and top is to your right). Hope that makes sense. Pls check out Master Penman John DeCollibus - an outstanding left-handed calligrapher.

[@lindalanza2623]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sureshrenukuntla6873]

Tq

[@itallofernandobotelho2991]

cool

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thanks :)

[@kdeloris2225]

This is how John Hancock signed his signature

[@CalligraphyArts]

Yes! He signed in a lovely copperplate hand.

[@trachle281]

I want to buy a set of pens for writing caligraphy. Please give me an advice. Thank you very much.

[@CalligraphyArts]

Oblique pen holders are typically used for copperplate calligraphy. Some left-handed calligraphers will use a straight pen holder. Pointed pen nibs like Hunt 101 or Nikko G are used for copperplate. You can find many calligraphy tools at Paper and Ink Arts and John Neal Booksellers but links in the description area of this video (click 'show more'). Good luck!

[@trachle281]

@@CalligraphyArts Thank you very much.

[@bandarkumar9746]

Kaun sa pahna use kar rahe ho

[@CalligraphyArts]

मैंने किसके द्वारा बनाया गया एक तिरछा पेन होल्डर इस्तेमाल किया Michael Sull - spencerian.com Speedball oblique penholder शुरुआती लोगों के लिए एक अच्छा पेन है। कलम की निब है Nikko G nibs. आपको कामयाबी मिले!

[@alkarathi6535]

I am practiceing 1capital letter 1day ,did small lettersI need ur kind of pen

[@CalligraphyArts]

That sounds great! Save your practice sheets. It’s nice to see the progress.

[@alkarathi6535]

Thks admire you

[@gloriahernandez6952]

Laurita por favor en español no entiendo tu idioma no se si es inglés saludos ďesde chiapas

[@CalligraphyArts]

Gracias por esta pregunta Gloria.Coloque el cursor en la parte inferior derecha del video y haga clic en configuración (settings). Seleccione 'subtítulos', luego haga clic en 'generar automáticamente' y seleccione español. Por favor, avíseme si esto funciona.

[@galinagerasimova591]

Хорошо, что нет музыки, а просто письмо, но шедевр

[@CalligraphyArts]

Большое спасибо. Удачи в каллиграфии.

[@hundrahymer8755]

Where can one find pens like that?

[@CalligraphyArts]

The nib is Nikko G made in Japan and sold at paperinkarts.com and Johnnealbooks.com both of whom also have a large selection of Oblique pen holders. The one pictured in the video was custom made by MasterPenman Michael Sull - Spencerian.com Best wishes on your calligraphy journey!

[@JyotiSharma-gc8sl]

Fabulous

[@kenslocki4570]

What paper are you using?

[@CalligraphyArts]

It's Hewlett Packard's premium laser paper, 98 brightness, 32lb. I've found it to hold every ink and gouache that I've tried nicely. A student of mine said that generic laser paper worked well for them too.

[@cyndiedepillo2643]

How do I hold the pen??

[@CalligraphyArts]

Great question! I cover it briefly in the first few minutes of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWKUgIGmrJxoqtU

[@user-nb8to6ll2i]

جميل جداً 💜💜💜

[@CalligraphyArts]

شكرا جزيلا لك!

[@bandarkumar9746]

#pen

[@alkarathi6535]

How can I connect to you?I am from India,Mumbai

[@CalligraphyArts]

On IG @laura_dipiazza - Sachin Shah, a famous contemporary calligrapher is also from Mumbai I believe. Do you follow his work @sachinspiration ?

[@geronimo6038]

What nib is that?

[@CalligraphyArts]

Nikko G. Great nib, made in Japan. Originally made for anime artist. Link in the description.

[@germanblancosauceda5375]

desculpe srta esa letras son goticas o palmeras

[@CalligraphyArts]

Son caligrafía de "Copperplate"

[@CalligraphyArts]

Este video enseña la caligrafía en "copperplate". Gracias.

[@inhgiabao3256]

Đẹp ghê

[@CalligraphyArts]

Cảm ơn nhiều!

[@facsmom]

I like the look of your “D” compared to others I have seen.

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you! Ah, D's can be challenging. It took me a long while get D's down, when learning copperplate in the late 90's.

[@jonnygarland4741]

👀👌👋👍

[@mdhamidurrahman8644]

Hamidur rahman

[@halinacheng4048]

👍👍👍👏👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹

[@halinacheng4048]

Can you teach me how to write Halina/Halina Cheng please? Thank you so much!😊🙏🏻

[@halinacheng4048]

Hi Miss Laura I’m from Hong Kong .

[@medzaki1402]

مانوع القلم الذي تكتب به ؟!

[@CalligraphyArts]

سؤال رائع! إنه قلم مائل (صنع يدويًا بواسطة Michael Sull - spencerian.com) و Nikko G nib.تقوم هذه الشركة أيضًا بتصنيع أقلام مائلة: Speedball

[@medzaki1402]

@@CalligraphyArts merci

[@bonisbitsandbobs9075]

Capital letters

[@user-xn5cq6jc4l]

Это английский язык?😯

[@CalligraphyArts]

Да

[@CalligraphyArts]

This video is in English. You can enable subtitles.

[@ccwaa2020]

CCWAA 公益讲座|书法艺术|（19）@

[@VIPFRIENDSVTK]

Learn me please

[@CalligraphyArts]

I'm currently not teaching online. I highly recommend online workshops by Society of Scribes - www.societyofscribes.org

[@maungmaung2066]

tun

[@susanconnolly5510]

Give me an S, give me a U give me an N 🌞🤗 thank you

[@CalligraphyArts]

My pleasure! Best wishes with your calligraphy work.

[@susanconnolly5510]

@@CalligraphyArts I have good cursive skills. I took up calligraphy in the 80's? Not easy. We need our arts. Thank you for your videos. 🖌️👩‍🎨

[@jonnygarland4741]

Your handwriting really does look a lot like my handwriting only I never had anybody to teach me I really taught my own self would not do me any good if I did ask anyone to teach me no one's NEVER EVER HELP me anyways

[@katianajulien6691]

Thank you my so much this videos 👏

[@CalligraphyArts]

You're welcome! Best wishes with your calligraphy work.

[@ajazahmadkhan3297]

You are Incredible along with sweet voice.

[@CalligraphyArts]

Thank you!