Seb Lester and the Art of Calligraphy | Skillshare Shorts

Seb Lester reflects on calligraphy, his style, and how social media has helped beautiful handwriting like his find a new audience. Seb will be releasing a class on Skillshare soon! Click here to follow him and be notified when it goes live: https://skl.sh/yt-seb-lester

👇About The Upcoming Class👇
You've seen his calligraphy videos on Instagram—now it's time to pick up your pen!

Go behind-the-scenes with world-renowned calligraphy icon Seb Lester in this beautiful and in-depth masterclass, only available on Skillshare. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike, you'll learn to create perfect italic letterforms with a broad nib pen, and finish the class with an elegant and polished piece of writing you can truly call your own.

Lessons include everything you need for an inspiring and comprehensive learning experience, including close-up demonstration, step-by-step walkthroughs, and an exclusive printable workbook.

From tiny pen manipulations to careful considerations for proportion and spacing, no detail has been left unturned in this methodical introduction to pen and ink. Key lessons include:

• Essential strokes for consistent letterforms
• How to hold and manipulate your pen
• Detailed walkthroughs of lower and uppercase letters
• Flourishing techniques for beginners

Calligraphy is an ancient and magical art that has found a new life in the digital era. Through social media and the resurgence of hand lettering, its never been more popular.

Use these lessons, resources, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage to stretch your creativity, revolutionize your craft, and unlock new perspectives on beautiful art. Whether you're looking for a place to begin—or are simply curious to see a master at work—this is a class for you.

👇About Skillshare👇
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