Modern Calligraphy // The Basics & Faking It!

[@glamergirl100]

The "thin upstrokes and thick downstrokes" tip is so simple and very helpful! Thank you for making this video!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Glad it helped you! Hopefully more tips to come in the future! :)

[@letteringbylaura3031]

You've really encouraged me to not only open up my own channel...The Lettering Virgo...but I finally FINALLY understand what bouncing base line means and that it doesn't take much to begin this wonderful...and healing...pastime. Thank You so very much......Laura!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

:-O You don't understand how happy this makes me to hear! The fact that I've motivated even one person to follow a dream and do something they love is a priceless feeling! I'm so glad! Thanks for watching my video and I do have more lettering and card making videos planned for the future; people seem to love this one! Thanks so much for making my day, Laura! xoxoxo

[@AmberRandallArt]

Love this.! I have horrible handwriting but wanted to start lettering on some of my illustrations. This is a great way to pretend that I'm not horrible at writing 😂

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Exactly!! So easy, right? And I'm sure your handwriting is great either way! I'm so glad this video will help you out! Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@AmberRandallArt]

The Creative Glow ha.! I'm super dislexic trust me it's horrible. And no thank you!

[@nojam6212]

Amber Randall Art i feel you lass

[@annie2024]

Amber Randall Art

[@thaispaiva5046]

this was SO helpful! you're right, the secret does lie in retracing the word focusing in thickening the downstroke. I had never realized it before, thank you so much for the precious insight

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Absolutely! So easy, right? :)

[@tiadickson4042]

This is soooo helpful! I love beautiful handwriting and so I practice mine often...calligraphy is beautiful and I've always wanted to learn... **grabs purse...headed to Michael's for calligraphy pen**

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Ha ha! Have fun!!!! :D

[@fluffyfish308]

Thank you for sharing.I have only just found you and the few videos I have seen so far are fab and look forward to seeing the rest. You are a great teacher.

[@susanmassey9963]

I loved it! I've always wanted to learn how to write in Calligraphy but thought it to be intimidating. I'd love to see the whole alphabet done. Thank you for this great tutorial. In the words of little Oliver Twist, "Please, can I have some more?" 😉😉

[@TheCreativeGlow]

I'm so glad the video has made it feel less intimidating for you. Once you know that simple rule, it's really just practice you need! Thanks for the video suggestion, too! I was hoping people would want more, so I'll keep that in mind for a future video! Happy Holidays!

[@susanmassey9963]

The Creative Glow Merry Christmas to you and your family. I look forward to seeing more videos from you.

[@ayeshaahmed5025]

Thanks for doing this video!! It has really helped and made me more interested in calligraphy even more! I would like to see more of these videos and the alphabet done, the faking it and the water brush because it looks so cool.

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Hey there! Thanks a lot, I'm so glad you liked the video! I just uploaded a new modern calligraphy video if you'd like to check it out! It's my most recent upload on my channel and I plan on doing 4 more in the series, so stay tuned for those as well!

[@aluminiummona]

I knew how to do calligraphy with a regular marker and I wanted to improve it. I stumbled across your video and found that this not only helped me A LOT, but it also taught me how to do it with a pen and pencil!! Thanks so so much for that!! 💗💗💗

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Awesome!! Glad it helped you out and that you left a comment!! Thank you! xo

[@faithsunderland329]

When she was erasing the lines I brushed the eraser shavings on my screen lol

[@TheCreativeGlow]

LOL! Sounds like something I would do!

[@fracturedangel1835]

Freaky Faith I did too, lol!!

[@imgayfornancybutstraightfo3174]

Lmfao 😂

[@mustardseed7021]

hi! I'm a new subbie trying to learn and this was very helpful, thank you 😁 I loved that you explained about the base lines for bouncing the letters, I've been looking so much for that! I'd love to learn more about that, if you're willing to make a deeper video about that it would be awesome! thank you!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

I'll probably make some more video on calligraphy in the future; people seem to like this one! So keep an eye out for that! :) xo

[@katsumiyamamoto2643]

I actually like the angle, as I notice many people comment that the dislike it. This is my 1st time watching your videos. Now you have a new Sub! Thanks!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

YAY! Glad to have you! Yes, the angle... I don't see how it's "dizzying" since most people do tilt their page when they write, but I guess some are sensitive to it, it seems. Glad it didn't bother you but I will still try to improve it for my new video for those individuals who had an issue. Thanks for commenting and subscribing! xo

[@susanscandles]

Excellent video. Thank you. Like how you speak and that you repeat steps to reinforce what you are teaching. Going to definitely subscribe!😊

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Well thank you so much! I like to make sure, or at least try my best to, be detailed in my tutorials people don't feel lost at any point. Glad you liked it and hope you do subscribe! :)

[@AngelaKarnes]

Thanks for this great video - Yes, please do share the rest of the terminology. Thanks again! Have a great day!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Thanks, Angela! Definitely more lettering videos in this channels future! Thanks for the support and encouragement! xo

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

great video! I'm such a visual person and slightly artistic and now I know my letters is going to be way better in my bu jo thanks so much! I will be checking out your other videos! God bless!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

So glad the video helped you out! Thanks and I hope you find some other videos on my channel that you enjoy! Thanks for checking it out! :)

[@ConnieHildebrand]

Thank you so much for your great answer. Will be watching your videos waiting for more on calligraphy, etc. you're the greatest!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

:D

[@laniewisniewski1812]

This was very helpful, I don't have the money or the time to get real calligraphy tools but want to learn, now I know how to fake it.

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Perfect! :)

[@honestea9667]

OMG! You're sooooo pretty! 😍❤..That was helpful...I had attended some calligraphy classes in the past...but couldnt try out lettering with a brush.... I'll definitely check this out..Thanks for sharing..I subbed! 😊

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Glad to have you as a new subscriber! :) Good luck practicing your brush calligraphy! It's pretty fun!

[@honestea9667]

The Creative Glow Thanks a lot💝...

[@poornashree_nk]

loved it. I am going to try this soon

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Awesome! :) xo

[@heidiann184]

Nice simple instructions for us newbies! Thanks.

[@ashearing14]

What a helpful video! Also love your nail polish! what colour is it?

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Glad it was helpful! :) The nail polish is an Essie colour called Cocktail Bling. xo

[@lilbohbeat5785]

I've done graffiti style lettering since middle school and it's developed decently since then.. BUT - it's greatly impacted my handwriting/printing to the point that my basic, everyday writing all resembles "wild style" graffiti... it looks great to me and other graffiti artists - but it's super hard for some to actually make out the words! Time to start developing pretty calligraphy style writing - so I don't have to go 'basic & boring', but my written thoughts can be easily understood!

[@letteringbylaura3031]

oh can you PLEASE make more lettering videos!

[@Birdie-gd9qn]

Thank you so much, also love love love that lipstick colou! Would you mind sharing it?

[@derpderpmcderplol269]

0:49 1.COMMOM TOOLS (no hate i just noticed it)

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Thank you... typos happen. :)

[@lynnieneri5821]

Clever tips using the tracing method. Thanks!

[@timh7246]

Somehow you managed to make this quick & concise, yet detailed enough that anyone can get started right away. P=P (practice = progress ... as long as you use the right technique from the outset -- thanks so much for providing that!)

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much! Have fun with your hand lettering!

[@BrownEyes71]

This was kinda confusing! Could you maybe do some DIY Christmas Gifts I like your DIY's! 😊 Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Hey, Selenia! Have you done any hand-written lettering in that past? Sorry to hear you found the video confusing. This video is in preparation for my next Christmas Card tutorial, maybe you'll like that better. I've already got my Christmas videos all planned out for the season and very little time to do them since I'm traveling home for the holidays. I'll have a couple DIY decorations this year, but not necessarily DIY gifts. I hope you enjoy the tutorials anyway! Thanks for your feedback and Merry Christmas! xo

[@ranjanajoshi1815]

This video was so helpful, thank you for the tips .

[@TheCreativeGlow]

You got it! ;) xo

[@RiverMoon2223]

great! i love the tips. but the angle makes me dizzy 😓

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Others have said this. It's fascinating to me why, but I'ma work on it next time. Thank you!

[@ZinniaBookwala]

Feel like I have struck Gold wt this video! The number 1 trick is so AWESOME!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Right?! It makes it so simple! :D :D

[@anyastyles9696]

I already made this faking thing before I watched this vid. swag😂

[@knownaigm]

Another cheater method I use is to do the initial hand drawn word with a brush and then trace over that onto a new piece of paper and clean up the lines as I go. I have fairly shaky hands so my brush work doesn't always look as clean as I would like it. Tracing over it allows me to clean up strokes that were too thick or too thin or angles that don't flow as nicely as they should.

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Another great trick! Thanks for commenting! ;)

[@danielatabud1471]

what's that font called? i really like it. you're really great.

[@laprivy2639]

Your first video I came across. Gonna use it for my school project. Great help. Thanks. Sub'd!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Awesome! Glad to have you as a subscriber! xo

[@nicoleedwards4145]

Love this! Makes so much more sense!!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Glad it helped you out! :) Thanks for watching!

[@ConnieHildebrand]

I want to learn everything about this from you. Do you sell an alphabet we can trace til we learn it? Something we can buy? Also is there a lined paper we should buy to practice on? Can you tell me what and where to buy it? /everything else we need. I have ordered every supply from this first video. THANK YOU.

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Hey Constance! I read all the messages you left on a few of my videos, I'll respond to all here! :) First, it's nice to see that you have watched and taken an interest of several of my videos - that's what I like to see!! :) I don't sell any fonts myself... at least not at this point. If you're just using the fonts for practicing your calligraphy there are lots of "free" and "free for personal use" fonts online. My favourite place to find fonts is dafont.com... and no, I am no way affiliated or sponsored by them, I've just been using that site for many years... but there are lots of others out there. When it comes to lined paper you can use any lined paper. You might be able to find a lined pad for practicing calligraphy at a craft store... I know Michaels craft store sells calligraphy supplies so maybe check there if you have one near you. I don't use any special paper myself, but it does help some people for sure - whatever works for you! :) I'm glad you appreciate that I like to include lots of detail in my videos! Even though I do love to hear from my subscribers and viewers I like to give enough detail that people hopefully won't have any questions.... or at least not be left completely confused at the end. When I other inspectional videos myself that is always frustrating. Lastly, I do plan on doing some other videos on calligraphy and card-making in the future; thanks for your suggestions as well! Stay tuned for those videos and I hope you'll like them! :) Have an awesome day! :)

[@elizabethtrejo4567]

The Creative Glow THANK YOU

[@2912rk]

Awesome loving it

[@keighannsoloria5658]

i almost watch a few videos of calligraphys but this one is very interesting keep it up

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Thanks1 :)

[@사랑해방탄소년단-d2y]

BaekBwiYeol's Princess ARMYYYY

[@beckyschaefer3272]

Love this! Thank you!

[@lamiaplays1673]

I don't have the light screen so I just get my computer, go to google and zoom in and put the paper on top. 😂

[@TheCreativeGlow]

I used to do the same.... but having a light board is sooooo much better!

[@rosey399]

U didn't show the marker version but the other two were helpful either way thanks

[@asaffperillo1911]

OMG!!! THIS HELPED ME A LOT! THANKS

[@TheCreativeGlow]

So glad! : D Stay tuned for more like this hopefully this month! : )

[@karenkoutsoumbaris6308]

Thankyou so much you are terrific, great video

[@TheCreativeGlow]

:-) Thank you!!! Glad you like the video!

[@tamimahzohra3639]

Please make another video regarding the same if you haven't. I would love to learn more. Please.

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Yep, I have! You'll find it on my channel. Others will be added to that series as well.

[@tamimahzohra3639]

The Creative Glow thanks. Waiting to learn more.

[@CorrinSunnshine]

Your nails look so good lol

[@GwammaVo]

Subscribed . Thank you for the video.

[@nixxni3571]

Great video ! really informative, thanks

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Thanks! Glad you like it! :)

[@tejalworld5957]

Your nailpaint 👌😍 nice color

[@RaeVixen]

thank you so much, this is very helpful!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Awesome! :)

[@wachamcaulit]

Can you make more lettering/calligraphy videos?

[@Ali-ji2lh]

love it but i can't even draw a straight line without using a ruler (or even using it!!)

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Practice, practice! :)

[@Janie_S]

Loved your video! Great tips! I do have one teeny eensy complaint. PLEASE get rid of your pop sound sound effects with your circle pop-ups! Really annoying! JMHO!

[@TheAnnefleur1]

thank you, really helpful video :)

[@mariamukherjee3646]

this was so so helpful! thanks 🙃

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Awesome! So glad! :)

[@SmokyBarret]

really nice explanation. thx

[@sahitisrikakolapu]

This video was so helpful.

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Glad to hear it! thanks for leaving a comment!

[@nikitajain7268]

Hey, can u suggest me some apps through which i can write my own quotes on pc or an android so that i can print them and use the same technique and yes the only font i want is one that is shown on the video.

[@malakamir9824]

Thank you so much!💕

[@deardarlingdarra]

so beautiful!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

i like it! : ) Thanks!

[@ClariceAust]

I was using my water-colour pen all wrong - by filling the tank up with inky water#@*! Of course, the result was terrible and I gave up after one try & that was last Christmas. Thanks so much for your informative video!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Oh, whoops! lol! Oh well, now you know better! Thanks for commenting! :) xo

[@franneh]

great video!! subscribed xx

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Yay! Glad to have ya!

[@TinyTany]

Super tips :)

[@rlyher]

Sooo helpful! Tysm ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheCreativeGlow]

So glad! Thanks for commenting! :)

[@rlyher]

The Creative Glow I tried the cheat and my sister thought it was real calligraphy. Hopeful, one day, she'll figure it out. 😂😂😂

[@SistersTape]

Thanks, helped a lot!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Yippee! :D

[@alwaysadrift8884]

Hey, What do you use to edit you videos?

[@TheCreativeGlow]

I use Adobe Premiere Pro.

[@amiralira6912]

Very useful!!!!

[@seyfeddinsevim6182]

I loved it

[@amiragaripov8136]

The only problem is that I can't write in cursive.

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Maybe try the tracing method I mentioned for practice? Or practice up on your cursive. :) Good luck! xo

[@nicolavalentine8120]

Thank you. very helpful

[@TheCreativeGlow]

:) xo

[@dada072075]

I have a calligraphy marker witch is hard to use 😐😑

[@mylifeasyuka]

Where can I get that watercolor palette?

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Check this post --> www.thecreativeglow.com/2017/08/modern-brush-lettering-series-part-1.html The ones I have listed aren't exactly the same because this one isn't available any longer, but they are comparable. Hope this helps.

[@graphicq8]

Great video.. the camera angle makes me feel dizzy tho :(

[@derpisallaboutbts151]

where did you buy your watercolor palette?

[@TheCreativeGlow]

I have two like this: an older one from college that I got from the in school supply store, and the other I think I got from Michaels but apparently you can't get it anymore from there. Check it out just in case though?

[@TheCreativeGlow]

I have two like this: an older one from college that I got from the in school supply store, and the other I think I got from Michaels but apparently you can't get it anymore from there. Check it out just in case though?

[@derpisallaboutbts151]

okay thanks ! :)

[@사랑해방탄소년단-d2y]

derp is all about BTS ARMY everywhere it's amazing 🙋❤❤

[@hermionekarinabiete9406]

What color of your nail polished is?

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Cocktail Bling - Essie

[@queenannafer176]

I'm actually doing it when I'm writing that kind of font in lettering bc I don't have a proper tool hahaha I thought I'm the only one hahaha

[@jeangeorge3143]

Thank you like to learn thank you

[@prayingkoala]

as of 1.7.2017 in Pittsburgh Pa , USA the light board does not ship to american addresses. :-(

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Try this link... that may have been amazon.ca ---> go.magik.ly/ml/39of/ Let me know if it works or no. :)

[@prayingkoala]

Hooray !!! it works!!! thank you SO MUCH !!!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Tina Hill No problem! Thanks for letting me know that the link didn't work for you - that way I was able to add the link to the video description for others as well! :) Have fun with your light pad! :)

[@liliafield3618]

The lines really confused me if you could explain it in another video that would be great!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Thanks coming in a few weeks!

[@thelonewolf2347]

My hands are shakey :/ I can't write calligraphy without my hands shaking...

[@joshikakashyap4498]

amazing

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Thanks! Hoping to have more like this sometime this month! : )

[@quinnkunwashere]

I love commom tools.

[@Emily-ty9rz]

Is that just normal paper used? X

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Yes is it.

[@KristoffCruzBeatbox]

great video!! the angle made me somehow dizzy

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Thank you! A few people felt the same about the angle; I kept that in mind for my newest hand lettering video!

[@Birdie-gd9qn]

Just learning🇨🇦

[@swaraly]

damn helpful...💯

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Awesome! :) :)

[@elouisechilds3533]

I like it

[@TheCreativeGlow]

:-D

[@sukhmanchandi7136]

whar type of sheet u r using

[@TheCreativeGlow]

regular paper

[@elizabethtrejo4567]

New sub!!!!

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Thanks! Yay!

[@dikshajadhav2000]

however she is missing her black sketch pen from the set ......I can see it 🤓

[@OizysA]

Thaaaank q so much 💕💕

[@TheCreativeGlow]

xo

[@danishirshad8831]

where can i buy ?

[@TheCreativeGlow]

buy what?

[@caduceus33]

Dear Creative Glow, the sound made when the pop-up notes are displayed is quite unpleasant to hear.

[@melissagonzalez689]

were to buy the MARKERS

[@TheCreativeGlow]

I got mine when I was in art school at the store in the school, but check Michaels craft store... I may have seen them there.

[@kustomweb]

I hate the bloopey sounds. Great lesson though

[@avalee2304]

I'm the beginning it says "commom tools"

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Thank you! ;)

[@melissagonzalez689]

cause I need them

[@lutfiansyahr1117]

it takes you 4m11s to actually write something. but still it's great.

[@TheCreativeGlow]

Yeah, you're right... but there is value in the info in that 4m 11s to a lot of other people. Thanks though, I'm glad you liked it in the end!

[@tafferine]

I loved this video however I didn't like how you called it "fake calligraphy".

[@TheCreativeGlow]

That's ok... but it is fake. If you'd rather you can call it faux calligraphy. Basically it's not really calligraphy but looks like it is. Anyhow, glad you liked the video friend! xo

[@jewror4553]

My watercolor palette is as messy as yours xD

[@TheCreativeGlow]

:-D xo