Enhancing a Capital Letter with Flourishes for a Circular Emblem Have you ever admired the beauty of a flourished capital letter adorned with delicate flourishes? Elevate the significance of your initial or a chosen letter by surrounding it with intricate, harmonious,...
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...
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...
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...
When I first started writing, 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 reasonable name....