Events
Certificate Core: Introduction to Roman Capitals
with Gen Ramírez
Participants will explore the historical roots and anatomy of the Roman Capitals. We'll study stylistic properties and structural elements of the Capitals to get a deeper understanding of the history and evolution of the Latin script.
Using a brush and following closely Edward Catich's model and teachings we will construct letters stroke by stroke exploring their essential geometry and gestures.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the anatomy and structure of Roman Capitals
- Become familiar with the basic techniques of brush manipulation
- Apply principles of letter construction
- 1/2" Flat Brush and any other flat brush you want to try. (We recommend W & N series 995)
- Sumi Ink or tube of black gouache
- Pencil, eraser, sharpener
- Drafting tape
- 12" ruler (or bigger)
- Reliable internet connection and Zoom app
- Large pad of paper (12" x 18" or larger; we recommend the Canson Sketch XL Pad)
Required Materials
Note: This workshop is only open to students enrolled in the Type West Certificate Program in Type Design.
About Gen Ramírez
Gen Ramírez is a typeface designer, graphic designer, calligrapher and sign painter from Guadalajara, Mexico. His strong interest and passion for brushes and letterforms developed since a young age as he was taught mastery of sign-painting in his father’s workshop. It later led him to graduate from TypeMedia at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague as well as completing both Type@Cooper Extended program in San Francisco and Condensed in New York. He teaches calligraphy, sign-painting, and type design workshops and leads Letrastica Festival, a type conference in Guadalajara. He works at the type design studio DualType with his wife Zrinka Buljubašić.