Marco Chioini - Embracing the Abstract - June 15 & 22, 2026
Using the Italic hand as a starting point, we’ll work our way towards abstraction to embrace it as our ally. Through a series of targeted exercises, we’ll break free from conventional patt…
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Using the Italic hand as a starting point, we’ll work our way towards abstraction to embrace it as our ally. Through a series of targeted exercises, we’ll break free from conventional patterns and explore fresh letterforms and personalized compositions.
We will start by deconstructing the letters, breaking them apart in an uncommon way to the point where they become abstract shapes. This process liberates us from the instinct to read each letter, opening doors to new creative possibilities.
We’ll then put our focus on each stroke, experimenting with speed, proportion, rhythm, contrast, various tools, etc. As we play with these elements, we’ll cultivate our own expressive visual language and learn how to integrate these newfound shapes into our compositions.
Throughout the workshop, we’ll discuss movement, rhythm, breathing, intention, and the quality of the line.
Embracing the Abstract
Marco Chioini, Hosted By The Gentle Penman
Live (Also recorded for later viewing)
15 & 22 June 2026 (Monday)
21:30 pm – 23:30 pm (Hong Kong Time)
Class Cost : HKD 780.00 or USD 100.00
Registration Link : https://www.thegentlepenman.com/embracing-the-abstract
Supply List:
- Regular pens for calligraphy: Broad edged and/or pointed pen
- Other calligraphy tools: ruling pen, cola-pen, automatic pen (#5, or else #4 or #6), brush, flat or pointed (any size, even 3-3 ½ inches), etc.
- Pieces of foamcore, different widths
- Black or colour marker (Micron type, any size, but not too small like 0.001. Not chiseled)
- 3 or more coloured pencils, any colours
- Any other objects that could be used as tools: squeeze bottle, eyedropper, a small strip
of balsa wood, etc - Pencils
- India ink and/or walnut ink (dense, not too diluted)
- Ink: Sumi, Higgins, etc. A few of your favourite colours, including white
- Gouache if you wish to add lettering to your work
- 2 Large white inexpensive pads (Kraft type or Newsprint like Strathmore 300 Series), mixed media, bond paper or drawing paper, approx. 18 x 24 in. What’s important is to have large paper that doesn’t bleed
- Arches Text Wove and/or other nice papers, like BFV Rives, hot and cold press - 1 or 2 black sheets
- Any kind of paper you’d like to work with
- Water containers
- Masking tape
- X-acto knife
- Scissors
- Paper towels
- A few sheets of tracing paper
- Two black L-shape borders
- Bring some text. It can some words, phrases, your favourite quotes or a longer text
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