Pleased to meet you!

Hello, this is type artist Jyang Mong. My works are mainly but not limited to English calligraphy:-). I also do Korean calligraphy, calligraffiti, lettering design, and others. I wasn't a design or art major, but I started calligraphy as a hobby. As I continue to write, I was so fascinated by English calligraphy that I couldn't stop. That's how I went so far as to study design and move forward professionally.

Have You Ever Been to Insadong Street Where You can find Korean Signboards?

Since there are many galleries in Insadong, calligraphy exhibitions are often held. I also visited a lot of shops in Insadong to see the exhibition. The signs of famous coffee chains that we are used to are written in Korean instead of English, so it's unique but it feels unnatural. Since we are quite familiar with English, it's funny that it can feel weird to see Korean instead of English.

Gothic font seems foreign to both Koreans and English speakers. You might feel familiar with the letters that look like the title of the New York Times, but you may find it difficult to write them with a pen for calligraphy. Many people want to give it a try when seeing a great calligraphy, but it takes a long time to grab a pen and write it. That's because they feel awkward. If you are one of them, this is the right class for you.

A New Look for a Strange But Charming Alphabet

People think of the gothic typeface as hard or square. Take an example of "Malgun Gothic". It is true that it is very regular as if the letters are in a box. The gothic typeface, often referred to as 'Black Letter', has been used in Europe since about the 12th century. As letterpress printing became popular, Gothic was designed to put as many characters as possible on a certain sheet of paper, and developed in many styles over a long period of time. In my class, I'll show you Fraktur, which is the most beautiful and curved Gothic style. Fraktur is a typeface created in Germany, and it is one of the typefaces that have been refined and spread a lot in modern times.

It's much more sophisticated than the most commonly compared typeface, 'Textura'. While the end of a stroke for Textura ends hard in the shape of a diamond, Fraktur looks flexible with a curve. As architect Gaudi put it, curves are the realm of God, I would like to share with you the beauty of Fraktur.

Starting With the Most Basic Shape of the Alphabet!

I'll start with how to grab a pencil to write the gothic alphabet, and then you'll learn the components of the alphabet and strokes. Through the combination of the strokes, you'll learn a total of 28 lowercase alphabets. from a to z. You'll not learn them in order just like you did as a kid. You'll learn them by groups with the same rule.

Similarly, you'll learn 26 capital letters in detail and practice them one by one. Before you even realize it, you'll find yourself being familiar with the alphabet! Plus, you'll learn to write numbers, from zero to nine!

There's More to Learn Than the Alphabet.

Learning only the alphabet is like learning what consonants and vowels look like in Korean. In order to write, you should connect multiple alphabets or keep spaces. You will learn the most important concept in English calligraphy, spacing. You will also learn various variations according to composition.

After learning the shape of the alphabet and how to connect them, you'll get to know how to place words and sentences on a single piece of paper. This is an essential part because how to use and decorate the space will determine the quality of your work.

Does it Look Finished? Not Yet!

The best way to write beautiful letters for gothic calligraphy is to be precise. Therefore, throughout the class, I will continue to guide and remind you how to practice correct writing so that you will be ready. I will also cover what kind of work you can do with gothic calligraphy, and I will present a checklist so that you can write and check the whole process. I will help you improve your skill.

In addition, there is a part where I give feedback to all of you during the class. There is a Q&A session in class where I answer the commonly asked question.

I Packed a Little More Than the Regular Amount

This is something I always hear when I go to an ice cream shop. They say "I packed a little more than the amount". It's probably about a spoonful of difference, but it feels better when you get more. I want to give you as much as I can in this class. Please enjoy and savor this class, and you'll find yourself completing great calligraphy.

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