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8 Super Fun Projects That I Actually Got Paid to Make

8 Super Fun Projects That I Actually Got Paid to Make | The Postman's Knock
I have created a few commissions for Flow Magazine (French, International, and Dutch versions)! Those commissions are always so enjoyable, and I can tell you firsthand that Flow contributors are fairly compensated for their work.

When I started TPK in 2012, I got my fair share of funny looks and negative feedback. I think that it’s difficult for people to conceive of a career that’s based on making things with a pen — especially if you’re working from home! I’m not saying that there weren’t discouraging moments: there certainly were. But with every project I completed, my conviction that I was building up a beautiful thing strengthened! Today, I want to share my favorite past projects with you. All of these fun projects acted as building blocks to get TPK to where it is now!
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How Your Calligraphy Changes Over Time

How Your Calligraphy Changes Over Time | The Postman's Knock
I was looking through pre-2015 examples of my calligraphy last week in order to make the CLASSIC Amy Style Calligraphy Worksheet!

Last week, I dove deep into my old three ring binders to find calligraphy from years past. Specifically, I wanted to look at early examples of Amy Style calligraphy — back when I used to write it with a ton of loops and flourishes! As I sifted through my early projects, I noticed a few things that have changed over time. You, too, can expect to see these calligraphy changes to occur with practice and a bit of patience:
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The Top Six Calligraphy Beginner Mistakes That I Observe at Workshops

The Top Six Calligraphy Beginner Mistakes That I Observe at Workshops

A couple of weekends ago, I got to teach two calligraphy beginner workshops here in Boulder. I haven’t taught since 2017, so it felt amazing to get back on the horse! As we got into the meat of the workshops, I was reminded of beginner pitfalls. Every workshop, learners have the same issues, and all are easily corrected! In this blog post, I’m going to outline those issues and how they can be fixed. If you’d prefer to hear about the issues/solutions in person, be sure to tune in to @thepostmansknock on Instagram Live on Wednesday, June 19th, at 6:00 PM MDT (Denver, CO timezone)!
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