The Life of Letters

In this conversation, Laura Edralin interviews Chris Campe, a designer and writer based in Hamburg, Germany, who specialises in lettering and visual communication. They discuss Chris's journey into the world of lettering, the significance of letters as a medium, and the intersection of content and form in her work. Chris shares her experiences with analog and digital tools, her involvement in political expression through protest signs, and her publications on lettering. The conversation also touches on her teaching methods and the importance of finding one's unique voice in art.

Find out more about Chris - visit her Website, connect on Instagram.

Watch visual clips from this epside on The Life of Letters's Youtube channel.

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✍️ To discover more about Laura's calligraphy workshops and more, visit lauralletterslife.com or say hi on Instagram @lauraletterslife. ✨ Download Laura's free Calming Calligraphy workbook.

Chapters

(00:11:04) - The Intersection of Text and Image
(00:12:16) - Analog vs Digital: The Creative Process
(00:19:10) - Protest Signs and Political Expression
(00:25:57) - Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creative Work
(00:27:05) - The Journey of Writing Books
(00:33:36) - The Evolution of Chris's Books
(00:37:52) - The Art of Lettering and Alphabets
(00:45:47) - Teaching Lettering: Structure and Freedom

In this conversation, Laura Edralin speaks with Angenise Rawls, a talented calligrapher and artist, about her journey into the world of calligraphy, the evolution of her business, and the impact of her faith on her art. Angenise shares her experiences of creating meaningful cards for her community, the importance of giving, and how her artistic practice has influenced her spiritual growth. The discussion highlights the connection between creativity and personal development, as well as the role of art in fostering connections with others.

To find out more about Angenise, visit https://www.thegracefulpenstudio.com, on Youtube, or connect with Angenise on Instagram @thegracefulpenstudio.

Mentioned in this episode: The Psalms of David: The Great Illuminated Psalter Dedicated to Queen Victoria

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✍️ To discover more about Laura's calligraphy workshops and more, visit lauralletterslife.com or say hi on Instagram @lauraletterslife. ✨ Download Laura's free Calming Calligraphy workbook.

Chapters

(00:01:48) - How Angenise Found Calligraphy
(00:05:12) - Early Learning and Practice
(00:08:46) - Starting The Graceful Pen Studio
(00:12:18) - Faith and Calligraphy
(00:16:02) - Developing Her Style
(00:19:28) - Meaningful Calligraphy Work
(00:23:06) - The Power of Community
(00:26:18) - Advice for New Calligraphers
(00:29:08) - Reflections on the Journey

In this conversation, Toshi Omagari, a typeface designer, shares his journey into typography, discussing key projects such as the City of London street names and his work on arcade game typography. He explains essential terminology in typography, the significance of kerning, and the challenges of designing typefaces for non-Latin scripts. Toshi also reflects on his favorite letters and the future trends in typeface design, particularly the impact of AI and the importance of diverse writing systems.

View images of fonts and typefaces discussed in Toshi's epsiode.

To find out more about Toshi, visit: www.tosche.net or connect with him on Instagram @toshiomagari.

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✍️ To discover more about Laura's calligraphy workshops and more, visit lauralletterslife.com or say hi on Instagram @lauraletterslife. ✨ Download Laura's free Calming Calligraphy workbook.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction
(00:01:45) - Discovering Letterforms
(00:05:10) - From Japan to Type Design
(00:09:30) - What Type Designers Do
(00:14:05) - Reviving Historical Scripts
(00:19:10) - Designing Multilingual Type
(00:24:40) - Writing Systems and Cultural Context
(00:29:20) - Tools and the Future of Typography
(00:33:45) - Advice for Those Interested in Type and Lettering

In this episode, Laura Edralin speaks with Kate Fishenden and Jonathan Mercer from Starch Green Studio about their creative journey, the tools they use, and how technology has influenced their design work. They discuss the importance of community, the evolution of design, and their favourite letters of the alphabet, highlighting the significance of typography in their work.

To find out more about Kate and Jonathan, visit starchgreen.com or connect with them on Instagram @starch_green. Here's a folder of images to accompany the episode visually.

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✍️ To discover more about Laura's calligraphy workshops and more, visit lauralletterslife.com or say hi on Instagram @lauraletterslife. ✨ Download Laura's free Calming Calligraphy workbook.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction
(00:05:40) - The Journey of Starch Green Studio
(00:09:46) - The Tools of the Trade
(00:20:06) - The Evolution of Design and Technology
(00:27:45) - Incorporating Letters into Design
(00:48:39) - The Power of Self-Publishing and Technology
(00:50:20) - Favourite Letters and Their Significance

In this episode, Laura Edralin speaks with Devon, the creator of the Learn Gregg Shorthand project. They discuss the history and importance of shorthand, Devon's personal journey into learning and teaching shorthand, the current state of shorthand in society, and the intersection of shorthand with other writing forms like calligraphy. They also explore the community aspect of learning shorthand and the future of digital resources for teaching this valuable skill.

View images that accompany the episode (i.e. 'Paracetamol')

To find out more about Learn Gregg Shorthand visit LearnGreggShorthand.com, on substack as https://learngreggshorthand.substack.com or on socials as learn.gregg.shorthand: Instagram | Youtube | Tiktok.

Devon's exciting new Gregg Shorthand course is now live, find out more here. Take the next step towards becoming a shorthand expert and enhancing your journal writing experience. Enroll now to unlock the secrets of shorthand reading and start your immersive learning journey today!

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Connect with Laura on Instagram @thelifeofletterspodcast to continue the conversation, share your own lettering journey or suggest topics you'd love to hear about in future episodes.

✍️ To discover more about Laura's calligraphy workshops and more, visit lauralletterslife.com or say hi on Instagram @lauraletterslife. ✨ Download Laura's free Calming Calligraphy workbook.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction
(00:02:18) - How Devon Discovered Shorthand
(00:06:42) - What Shorthand Is and How It Works
(00:11:05) - Understanding the Symbols and Structure
(00:15:32) - The Skill of Listening While Writing
(00:19:58) - The Role of Shorthand Today
(00:21:41) - Learning and Practising Shorthand
(00:29:36) - Tools and Materials
(00:33:12) - Meaningful Moments in Shorthand Work
(00:37:08) - Why Shorthand Still Matters
(00:40:12) - Final Thoughts and Reflections