In this episode of the Life of Letters podcast, host Laura Edralin speaks with calligrapher Nina Tran about her journey into the world of calligraphy, the importance of teaching, and the community that has formed around this art. They explore various styles of calligraphy, the evolution of letters, and the personal significance of the letter G to Nina. The conversation highlights the passion and dedication that drives artists in their craft, as well as the connections formed through shared interests in lettering.

View images of the letter G Nina talks about here.

Find out more about Nina, visit: www.anintran.com, or connect with her on Instagram: @anintran.

To find out about Dr. Joe Vitolo and the Zanerian resources mentioned, visit: http://www.zanerian.com/.

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• (00:01:00) - Introduction to Calligraphy and Nina Tran's Journey
• (00:05:04) - Becoming a Calligraphy Teacher
• (00:10:24) - The Hustle Culture and Community Engagement
• (00:13:03) - Exploring Calligraphy Styles and Techniques
• (00:25:24) - The Journey of Learning Calligraphy
• (00:29:35) - Mastering Different Styles
• (00:32:47) - Exploring Stunt Roman
• (00:34:38) - Comparing Spencerian and Copperplate
• (00:39:00) - The Fascination with the Letter G