Basic Strokes: The descending stem loop

Basic stroke series (Part 7 of 8): DESCENDING STEM LOOP ~ ~ ~ DESCRIPTION: Learn about the descending stem loop and how to create it. Start with full pressure at the waistline. Create a thick downstroke that goes past the baseline. Before you reach the descender (or at about halfway through the descending space), begin to transition into a thin stroke, or hairline. While maintaining a thin stroke, curve the stroke counter clockwise and cross the stem before you reach the baseline. Finish with a thin stroke at the waistline. READ MORE: http://piecescalligraphy.com/ SUPPLIES USED: Rhodia dot pad: http://amzn.to/1I8Spmu Koi coloring brush pen: http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?... Subscribe to my blog for weekly tips and tutorials: http://piecescalligraphy.com Follow me on Instagram for my latest work:   / piecescalligraphy