My learning project consisted of me using different technologies and tools to teach myself how to handwrite, or do “modern calligraphy”. I found myself practicing outside of the actual project posts but constantly doodling and writing random quotes here and there. I even started taking notes for classes in a much more pretty way, often making my headings up out of calligraphy and trying to organize my note-taking better.
Here are some examples of notes I’ve taken for my English 302 class:
To summarize my process, you can check out the posts here.
I tried digital calligraphy and using websites to learn; I found inspiration in music and songs, and within myself; I tried to record myself practicing using timelapses and editing tools.
To wrap-up some of my learning, and to apply it to my daily life, I decided to create some pages for my May bullet journal. I used the following Youtube video for design/art inspiration, but really took it into a different direction with the way I do my lettering:
This is what I came up with for a “reminders and to-do” spread:
I think that this skill that I took it upon myself to learn can really be useful in the future. I will continue to bullet journal as it is something that calms me and allows me to plan out my life month-by-month. I can use my new handwriting skills to make displays and posters around my future classrooms more appealing and eye-catching. I even had my friend request that I write out the “Will You Be My Bridesmaid?” cards for her upcoming wedding! Calligraphy is definitely a versatile skill that can be utilized in many different settings, and a handy one to have as a teacher — we do often find ourselves writing, afterall. It has also made me more aware of my handwriting in general, and I find myself wanting to write in cursive rather than normal script.I found it so cool that there is such an abundance of websites and apps that can teach different skills out there. Not only through my process, using sites such as Youtube, Skillshare, Procreate, Instagram, and more, but seeing some of the amazing tools that my peers found and used for their projects.
I definitely am aware of future projects I could pursue using online technology. Some of the many things I want to try is to learn include sign language and embroidery, and I believe there must be a huge amount of online resources to help me with that journey.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my process and I cannot wait to post more hand-lettering adventures in the future! Keep an eye out on my Twitter or Instagram pages.