Calligraphy alphabets can be extremely helpful when starting our journey. They are the foundation that, after being studied, can help us develop our very own style. But sometimes the terminology, letter styles and families can be a bit difficult to understand, but don’t worry! That’s precisely what I’ll be covering in this post! For us …
Brush calligraphy
Here you will find all my post about Brush calligraphy, remember to start with this guide where I’ve condensed all the necessary steps and tools and tips to get the most out of your practice.
What is a Calligraphy pen, and what should you consider when looking for a brush pen to practice or lean brush calligraphy. Additionally, learn which ones are the best for beginners and get a free 10-page worksheet of the basic strokes at the end of the post! The wide variety of brush pens or Calligraphy …
Browse through the best Procreate brushes for Procreate on the iPad. With these custom brushes, you will be able to master iPad lettering and digital calligraphy to take your Procreate art and illustrations to the next level! Finding the perfect brushes for Procreate can be challenging because, with the rise in popularity of the App, …
An intentional set-up for Brush Calligraphy and Lettering practice can make or break your progress. So today I want to focus on the things you should look for when setting up your space, time, and position to practice + I am sharing a FREE worksheet to get you started! By now it is nothing new …
Looking for fun alphabet letters worksheets to practice calligraphy and lettering? Here you will find uppercase letter worksheets and different lowercase alphabet lettering styles. If you already read my post about Calligraphy alphabet styles, you already know the details about letter families. So, I will assume that you already read that one as well as …
Chances are that if you are interested in learning Calligraphy, you are already familiar with cursive, whether from basic schooling (if you were lucky!) or because you really like writing in script styles. But doing Calligraphy in a scrip style and writing in cursive are two very different things. And in this post we will …
Selecting calligraphy paper when you are a beginner can seem like such a silly thing to go over in a full post because, after all, paper is paper, right? Well, Not really. Selecting the right paper for practice can not only affect the speed of your progress, but it can also help you prolong the …
Learn how to do modern calligraphy with a brush pen (or the iPad), the correct terminology, what pens you should get, and practice sheets of the basic strokes that are fundamental to learning the art of brush calligraphy. All in one handy FREE guide, This one! One of the things I love the most about …
Learning new abilities like Lettering, Calligraphy, and crafts have never been easier with the help of the internet. If you want to learn how to make animations with your lettering or even learn how to crochet, everything is just a click away. The trick, however, is finding the best online creative courses. That’s where Domestika …
I’ve been a Skillshare customer since 2012, and after all these years is time for a review of their model and the classes you can find in this (now massive) learning platform. Is a Skillshare subscription really worth it? Lean from my experience of being a customer since way back in 2012 If you follow …
Ever wondered where Calligraphy comes from? In this brief history of Calligraphy post, we will dig into some books and go back to the beginning of writing history so that we can understand the origin of letterforms. If you are able to see, then chances are you are being exposed to letterforms daily, even though …
In today’s post, we are going to dig deep into the meanings and differences between Calligraphy, Lettering, and Typography, so we can understand where they come from and why it is important to tell them apart. Let’s dig into the differences between Hand Lettering vs. Calligraphy and typography, what each one of them is and …
Business, formal, informal; ornate and flowery or official and smart – this article will show you how to format labels, flawlessly address envelopes, and ensure addressees are given accurate titles. None of your letters will ever get lost again! In the old days, writing letters was the most effective way of communicating over a distance. …
A little peek into my lettering and calligraphy library of books, and why I consider them must-have books for either learning hand lettering and calligraphy, or just getting inspired. I also mention a couple of books to guide you in case you want to start making money with your artwork. So keep reading! I know …
Wouldn’t you like to wake up each morning, and check your bank account to see some serious cash deposited while you were sleeping? It is not a fairy tale, and definitely something anyone can do with passive income! Passive income is something I wish I would have considered when I first started my business. In …
In this post, I am going to share some of my favorite Online Lettering and Calligraphy classes for beginners and a few for intermediate as well, so I promise you’ll find something that will get your attention. Whether you are just catching up with new tools, learning new techniques, or if you are starting from …
With the holidays approaching faster than we are all ready for, I figured it would be the best time to make a gift guide compilation of not just some of my absolute favorite products, but also the ones I know most creatives would LOVE to receive as presents for this upcoming holiday season! I categorized …
I am not going to lie, ever since I was in college I dreamed about having a car with an awesome logo all over, like a big-in-your-face decal. And of course not any logo, the logo of the business I was going to build. The first car I had in the USA was a Jeep …