Modernizing Copperplate with Master Penman Mike Kecseg

Pointed Pen scripts have become more popular in the last few years. It seems everyone enjoys

doing modern scripts and personal variations yet fail to have a strong foundation on which to

base their letterforms. In this program I’ll show how learning a formal copperplate can serve as a

jumping off point to create a more modern and expressive script. I’ll be demonstrating some of

these techniques and sharing some examples of my work.

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Mike Kecseg began doing calligraphy when he worked as an engrosser. Since 1984

he has owned and operated Pen Graphics Studio, Inc. He has been on the faculty

of thirteen International Calligraphy Conferences and five IAMPETH conferences.

He has taught workshops throughout the country specializing in the pointed pen.

His work has been exhibited widely and can be seen in various publications

including Letter Arts Review, Lettering Arts, The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy

Techniques, Calligraphy Crush and The Speedball Textbook including the cover of

the 23 rd edition. His calligraphy is included in the permanent collection of the

Newberry Library. He was inducted as an IAMPETH Master penman in 2002 and

has earned an IAMPETH Certificate of Excellence in Engrosser’s Script in 2019.