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Can you do calligraphy with a pencil? Yes, 100%. In fact, pencil calligraphy might just be one of the best ways for you to start practicing the art of calligraphy. In this tutorial, I will teach you everything you need to know about doing pencil calligraphy. Here is a quick…
In traditional and modern calligraphy there is something important that you must learn before you even start drawing out your letters. That is the basic calligraphy strokes. These strokes are something that all calligraphers learn from the very beginning and something that you should learn too. The eight basic strokes are: Upstroke Downstroke Compound Curve Oval Ascending Loop Descending Loop Overturn Underturn These strokes are […]
Yes, beginners can learn the Copperplate calligraphy alphabet! With this letter-by-letter breakdown and free practice sheet you can get started today.
In this tutorial, you will be learning the fundamentals of the Copperplate script from an insanely talented calligrapher and a truly hard-working and dedicated artist. Tri Le (a.k.a @tri.shiba) is an exceptional artist that excels on so many different levels, and it's a real honor to have him sharing some…
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A lot of people getting started into modern calligraphy and hand lettering usually wonder how do calligraphers write or draw their letters straight? Mastering calligraphy takes a lot of practice and learning how to write in a straight line is the same thing. Hand lettering artists and calligraphers develop their skills to be able to format their different letters, which includes writing in a straight […]
I’m so excited to have my friend Morgan guest posting today. I’ve tried adult coloring books for relaxation and fun, but haven’t tried hand lettering yet. After reading her post, I’m excited to get started! Hand Lettering for Beginners If you’ve ever checked out the DIY section of Pinterest, you’ve probably seen some gorgeous hand […]
Italic calligraphy is one of the most famous calligraphy scripts in the history of the Latin Alphabet. It is a very dynamic and versatile script with many variations, and in today’s tutorial, we are going to cover the very basics to get you started. This tutorial was created in collaboration…
Calligraphy is complicated, but you can start small! Learn basic calligraphy with this easy beginner's guide. Free printables included! Get instant access now.
What is the best calligraphy pen for beginners? That's probably one of the most common questions I constantly get. Instead of listing a bunch of popular calligraphy pens, I decided to create a comprehensive guide that will help you choose the right calligraphy pen for you. Before we get started,…
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Hey, letterfriends! Becca here from The Happy Ever Crafter, and today I am super excited to bring you the 5 things I wish I’d known when I got started with modern calligraphy. Before I “formally” took a real calligraphy workshop in 2015, I had been trying to teach myself calligraphy…
Find out how to prepare your calligraphy nibs for writing with these easy methods. There’s nothing worse than thinking that you’ve loaded your nib with ink to find that it completely resists. If only you were told that new nibs actually need cleaning first!
Monoline calligraphy may not be something you have heard of but odds are, you have done it. Let me explain. When a word is written in a
I'll show you how you can use the Calligraphy pen in this whole post for beginners to guide to help them to know how to use a calligraphy pen
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In this tutorial, you will be learning the fundamentals of the Copperplate script from an insanely talented calligrapher and a truly hard-working and dedicated artist. Tri Le (a.k.a @tri.shiba) is an exceptional artist that excels on so many different levels, and it's a real honor to have him sharing some…
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Ever wondered how to create modern calligraphy? This guide starts at square one, guiding you through what to buy, how to hold the pen, and what to write!
So you've got the sketchbook, you're painting and sketching like mad capturing those summer memories, why not add some fancy lettering. The gracious folks at FW Media have provided me with another book to review and giveaway. "Calligraphy Magic" by Cari Buziak is a more technical manual. I have only perused a few calligraphy books in my time and I must say I am quite happy to have this one in my collection. Highlights: - 15 alphabets showing you all the strokes (I love the versals) - nice tutorial chapter to show you how to make all those calligraphy strokes - like most painting/craft books it includes a chapter on tools and supplies, usually I find these chapters redundant however in this case I really liked it. It was fairly short and had some good tips, like proper care of your dip style pen. - there is a whole chapter on ornamentation, gilding and coloring. This was my favorite part of the whole book as I have always been fascinated with illuminated manuscripts. The Celtic Knotwork instructions were great and I can see myself adapting this into a project for school. - there is also 12 step by step projects for you to try. I found the presentation of the projects a little formal. I think there are so many applications here it would have been nice to see some examples from contributing artists on how they incorporate lettering into their work. But hey maybe that's an idea for another book. - I was very interested in the chapter on how to create your own computer fonts as I would love to create a personal handwriting font - practice papers for photocopying are also included Like everything in life it just takes practice. This is my ink box. I don't do a lot of ink work but I love adding white ink details to paintings as well as metallics. After reading this book though I realize how badly I want to be able to add that fancy lettering......so practice I will! So if you are interested in this book you can enter the giveaway by leaving me a comment on this post or sending me an email at [email protected] - giveaway open till Wednesday July 13th/2011 at 11:59pm. The winner will be picked by random integer. - open to US or Canadian residents only - I'll post the results on Thursday If you are interested in purchasing the book "Calligraphy Magic" you can check it out here at the FW Media Bookstore. It's on sale now but I also have a coupon code (40% off) for you: July 11CM Good Luck everyone! (Disclaimer: Review copy provided to me by FW Media)
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February proved to be a very difficult month in our household. We had to say goodbye to our beloved cat Oscar who passed away one month shy of his 16th birthday. Oscar was a formidable force in our home. He observed everything. There was not a sound or a sight that he ignored. He investigated everything. He was perpetually curious, playful, observant, bossy and comical. He began to slow down extensively in November but still wanted to play and show us that he was in charge of everything. Up until his very last day, he wanted to walk around the property, inspect the catnip, look at his tree and bask in the sunshine. He was an indoor cat but we had trained him on the leash and he liked to walk around the house every day.He did not care how cold it was, he would look for that spot of sunshine and I would bundle up and sit beside him on the cold ground until he wanted to go in the house. On his last day, he continued his job of supervising the cooking from his spot in the kitchen and even nudged me off the chair he wanted before we all went to bed. He passed quietly in his sleep and I felt he went out as a champion, choosing the time and place of his passing. During the last several months I tuned more deeply into him and his needs. I tried to take in every detail of his fur, his eyes, his meow, the way he walked and his subtle expressions. Oscar was adored. I knew he was going to pass away and I worked so much harder to appreciate every single movement he made. All my priorities changed to accommodate him. I put deadlines off and the work on my desk started to pile up more than usual. But he was so worth it. I feel like these past few weeks have occurred through an expectant filter of grief. Nothing is forever and we know the reality of the outcomes for our precious pets from the moment we take them into our hearts. The lingering lesson that Oscar has left me is appreciation. Every day I choose what will get my attention. I have a robust schedule to maintain if I am to prepare for my classes and complete commissions. There is an incessant pressure to keep up with social media posts, answer email, promote upcoming classes, practice my own skills and expand my horizons. But in the midst of the pressures and the tasks, I must stay focused on the beauty of the present moment. There is only one March 1st in 2024. This day will not come again. Some tasks will be accomplished and others will wait. It is important to appreciate this day and all that you have in it. Oscar gave us such joy and his memory will be forever cherished. He was a precious overseer and studio assistant forcing me to take breaks in my schedule whenever he thought it was necessary. I will miss that so much. Seasons in our lives come and go as quickly as the calendar seasons. In the cold of November I was dreaming of March. Now March is here and I want to slow it down to savour the Spring season. Never stop appreciating your present moment. Take time to be grateful for the joys that each day brings to you. Time is so very precious! I never want to forget that. Although my workload is heavy, rest assured that I take time to pause and appreciate the day. I completed a flourish on Oscar's last day of life. I called it Faithful Friend. It was created through the grief of his passing but I poured my heart into it as I dealt with my emotions and thoughts. I started it as an example for the Sweet Characters for Spring class for The Gentle Penman. Oscar would constantly chase bunnies that dared to come into the garden and he loved trying to catch the butterflies. I was always amazed at how high he could jump and how quickly he would spot them. Faithful Friend is a testimony to Oscar, his spirit of curiosity and his constant playful wonder. It also shows my complete belief in the power of creative work. My palette has been blue for quite some time. I think it has helped me process the expectant grief. Pink still comes out to play and when it does, I appreciate it so much more. Even my recent Belles Nouvelles Lettres design featured a butterfly with definite blue tones in it. The overarching theme of wonder and nature is coming through in my work loud and clear. The final piece I will share is part of a study for Spencerian Whispers. Once again, as I worked on the piece, I was reminded of Oscar and his constant sense of wonder. No matter how many times he had seen something, it was always a curious wonder to him. If a bee passed by he would stare at it but kept a respectful distance. He never ignored it. My approach to will be different. Spencerian can appear rigid if it is not infused with a sense of wonder and curiosity. It is simple to do but takes thought to become expressive and nuanced. You will find that my lettering is slightly more upright, and pulls from influences of both English Roundhand and Italian Hand. There is still room in Spencerian Whispers and Belles Nouvelles if you wish to register at Artdington School. Both classes are labours of love for me and a joy to explore. There is so much to complete these next few weeks and I am forever grateful for the work and for the friendships. You are so precious to me and the time I spend with you means so much. I know some of you are going through grief and health struggles. I hope that you can find joy and strength as you continue to work with your hands. Our creative work is a blessing. It deserves the investment of your precious time and appreciation. I hope this first day of March is filled with blessings, beauty and sense of expectation. Hugs all around.
In tihs lettering tutorial I am going to be talking about how can you learn calligraphy for free and on a budget.