A Flourish Is No Lasso

A Flourish Is No Lasso

In the world of design, the flourish is a stroke of finesse, an embellishment that dances around letters, transforming them into works of art. But it's important to remember that a flourish is not a lasso. It doesn't seek to limit, but rather to embellish and enhance....

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Circled Flourishes

Circled Flourishes

The power of flourishes - how to create circled flourishes with text - including a detailed process Typography can be the silent storyteller to convey emotions, evoke moods, and even define brands. In this realm of artistic expression, flourishes have emerged as a...

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The Magic Wave

The Magic Wave

Beautiful flourishes look sometimes like a magic wave. They are able to transform plain text into an enchanting visual experience. Of course it has to be well made, because not every piece of flourished art gives me that impression. Learning about flourishes more...

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The Oval Form

The Oval Form

The oval form holds a significant role in the art of flourishes. It's a fundamental shape that provides a basis for many elegant and dynamic flourishes and also for many letters. Before we dive into a list of several reasons, why ovals have this significant role in...

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The Art Of Flourishes

The Art Of Flourishes

Beautiful Flourishes enhance the elegance and style of your writing, whether it's a letter, word, quote, or longer text. Similarly adding flourishes can give an extra touch of flair and transform your writing into a work of art. Definition of flourishes For instance...

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The Flourish Cloud Technique

The Flourish Cloud Technique

When I first started with calligraphy and lettering, I was amazed at the beauty that could be achieved with flourishes, especially those that looked like a flourish cloud. Paul Antonio, the great teacher of calligraphy, calls them "Compound Ellipses", which is a...

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How To Add Flourishes To Fonts

How To Add Flourishes To Fonts

Adding flourishes to fonts is a creative way to decorate your text. I show you different methods to do it depending on your experience with flourishes and software. Before we look at the practical solutions, I would like to mention the importance of a little...

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Flourishes and Vectors

Flourishes and Vectors

Visualise your flourishes with Vectors Flourishes and vectors are not naturally related, because creating beautiful curves is mostly an analog work. Vectors are digital handles in software. Bringing these two elements together, can be a powerful connection. Decorative...

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Fascination for flourishes

Fascination for flourishes

What makes flourishes so charming? Looking backwards i kind of understand why I have a fascination for flourishes. When I was growing up, I collected stickers, coins from different countries, logos on any surface or pins and badges. I was particularly fascinated by...

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Learn How To Flourish

Learn How To Flourish

Flourishes in calligraphy involve mastering the art of graceful and decorative curves, possibly paired with letters. It can feel overwhelming to learn how to flourish, especially when you are just starting out. From my experience, I can tell you a few things that can...

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