Text into Texture Calligraphy Course

Text into Texture Calligraphy Course

Course Summary

Denis Brown teaches calligraphy as evocative texture. From paper, through colour, to layered translucent media—and, for the first time, the acclaimed artist fully reveals his unique approach to creating three-dimensional layered writings on glass!

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Denis teaches the artistic principles of layering, referencing abstract expressionist painting, music and beyond. He then presents layered calligraphy exercises on paper—and later on layered translucent media. Learn how to create textures that may appear alternatively spacious or tight-knit. Comprehend how to contrast them effectively against each other. Be inspired to understand that you can communicate artistically through illegible text.

For the first time, the instructor teaches his innovative and unique methods of making art from engraved writings on layered glass. Discover the tools for engraving (entry points start around $30) and learn all the techniques that took him many years to realise.

Total runtime of the tightly edited course videos: c. 3.5 hours. A must-have video course to watch and rewatch in your own time, unlimited.

Course Curriculum

Intro and Preliminary Exercises
3 Lessons
- Introduction & Concepts
  Preview
- Project: Texture in a single layer
  Start
- Italic Capitals Demo
  Start
Layering on Paper
4 Lessons
- Introducing Layered Calligraphy
  Start
- Layering Exercises
  Start
- Gradients of Texture
  Start
- Colour & Texture
  Start
Translucent Media
2 Lessons
- Layering Translucent Media
  Start
- Other Translucent Media
  Start
Layered Glass
5 Lessons
- Tools and Materials
  Start
- A Layered Glass Project
  Start
- Additional Glass Techniques
  Start
- Background Art for Glass Projects
  Start
- Framing Layered Glass Art
  Start
Inspiring Artworks
14 Lessons
- Transparent Books
  Start
- Not Text But Texture
  Start
- Word Weaving Webmaster, James Joyce
  Start
- A Letter of Thanks
  Start
- The Foggy Dew
  Start
- Installation for Dublin Airport
  Start
- Lyre Artwork
  Start
- l'Onde (Rippling Wave)
  Start
- Covid-19 Art
  Start
- Blessed Art
  Start
- Ode to the West Wind
  Start
- Bitter Wind
  Start
- Walking the Line
  Start
- A Purging
  Start
Thank you and a discount voucher
1 Lesson
- 20% discount on your next course
  Start

Denis Brown

Calligrapher, Calligraphy TV Teacher & Course Moderator

Sue Zanker

Queenlsnd, Australia

Saying that 'I am thrilled' with it, seems a mighty understatement! I can see you really have put your heart and soul into every single frame, so I really thank you from the bottom of my heart, for that part of your soul which you are passing on so completely and so generously to people like myself all over the world. I look forward to delving and studying; I think for the rest of my life!

Get this Course

$185 USD

Unlimited access online
- 3.5 hours of tutorials and inspiration
- Unlimited access that will not expire
- Post homework on the Facebook group for feedback
- The coolest presentations of calligraphy

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