The Dashing Madarasz Script by Schin Loong – Level: Intermediate.
Join in on the swirling fun of this shaded script developed by Master Penman Louis Madarasz (1859-1910)! Originating from Spencerian Script, this is a quick and bold approach to creating beautiful shaded letterforms using a pointed pen. We will study the full lower and upper case alphabets and its variations in this dashing style, and work on exercises to strengthen the foundational strokes. We will also flourish in the Madarasz way to make the lines of your script swirl together for a striking romantic look. Be ready to approach lettering in a fun, spontaneous and serendipitous manner! Participants will complete the workshop with practical final projects and renewed confidence in their pointed pen scripts.
Class Supplies:
- Calligraphy quality paper: I like Rhodia, Canson marker paper, Borden Riley marker paper etc. At least 8.5 x 11” please
- Flexible pointed pen nibs. Recommended: Leonardt Principal EF, Gillott 303, Brause Rose, Hunt 101 or anything flexible. Not recommended: stiff nibs such as the Nikko G, Zebra G etc.
- Oblique pen holder and/or a straight one (for lefties)
- Black sumi ink in liquid bottle form, any brand will do
- A large inkwell (shotglasses work great), and a large water container
- Pencil & eraser
- Dark colored paper (at least 8.5x11in or larger) or envelopes for final projects, in any dark color you like
- Dr PH Martin's Bleedproof White ink
- Gold/silver ink (I like Finetec or Dr PH Martin's Copperplate gold)
OPTIONAL:
- Optional: Lightbox. The handouts come with guidelines and a lightbox might be useful if you need one. An extension cord if you need power
- Optional: Any color stickles or glitter glue or rhinestones.. if you like sparkly decorative elements like I do :)
- Optional: Paper towels for cleanup, but I'll have some for everyone if you can't fit this in your luggage
Some inspirational quotes, sayings or mailing addresses you'd like to practice your Madarasz script on
