VIENNA SECESSION STYLE
WITH NATASCHA SAFARIK
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Discover what you can create when you explore the art of the Vienna Secession!
From understanding the history and artistic spirit of Art Nouveau to creating graceful letterforms and ornate compositions, learn to carry its timeless beauty into your own creative work.
What You'll Learn:
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How to construct elegant Art Nouveau letterforms using ornamental tools and expressive strokes
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Key characteristics of Vienna Secession Art Nouveau lettering, including proportion, rhythm, and flow
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Techniques for building both narrow and wide alphabets with consistency and confidence
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Ways to nest letters, create ligatures, and experiment with decorative elements and frames
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How to develop complete words and compositions inspired by historic and modern Art Nouveau design
By the end, you’ll be able to create refined, decorative lettering pieces rooted in the elegance and spirit of Vienna Art Nouveau.
Self-paced. Full year access. All skill levels are welcome.
LESSON MODULES
23 lessons and over 14 hours of video guiding you from foundational strokes to refined Art Nouveau alphabets and decorative compositions.
Introduction:
- 1a Introduction
- 1b Supplies
- 1c History/Characteristics
Getting Started:
- 2b Basic Strokes
The Alphabet 1 (narrow):
- 3a Characteristics
- 3b Letter Group I: E, F, H, I, J, L, T
- 3c Letter Group II: C, G, O, Q, D
- 3d Letter Group III: N, M, V, W
- 3e Letter Group IV: P, R, B, K
- 3f Letter Group V: A, S, U, Y, X, Z
The Alphabet 2 (wide):
- 4a Characteristics
- 4b Letter Group I: E, F, I, J, T, L, H
- 4c Letter Group II: C, G, U, Y
- 4d Letter Group III: A, D, O, Q
- 4e Letter Group IV: N, R, B, K, P
- 4f Letter Group V: M, V, W
- 4g Letter Group VI: S, X, Z
Beyond the Alphabet:
- 5a Numbers & Punctuation
- 5b Nesting Letters & Ligatures
- 5c Word Experiment Exercise
Decorative Compositions:
- 6a Decorative Elements
- 6b Decorative Frames
Bonus:
- Creating Gradients
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READY TO CREATE WITH VIENNA SECESSION LETTERING?
Learn how to build refined Art Nouveau letterforms and decorative compositions using elegant strokes, ornament, and thoughtful design.
About Natascha:
Natascha is a Vienna-based calligrapher and instructor. With a background in English Literature and Graphic Design, she turned to calligraphy when digital fonts no longer satisfied her love for letterforms. She is a full-time calligrapher, the author of the first German-language book on pointed pen calligraphy, and a passionate teacher. After more than a decade of practice, she continues to be inspired by the endless possibilities of letters, materials, and techniques.
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