You don’t actually need a reason to learn calligraphy other than “because I want to”. But, in case you are in search of other motivations or just want ideas for how to use your new skill, this blog post has come to the rescue!
Archives for March 2015
Creative Hand-Lettering Tutorials: Part II
This series stops at part II, but that doesn’t mean that you should! Absorb the inspiration contained below to either make these lettering styles or come up with your own hybrids. The sky is the limit, and I hope you’ll hand-letter up a storm!
Creative Hand-Lettering Tutorials: Part I
I promise that this blog post requires two parts. I’m not pulling a Harry Potter, Hunger Games, or Twilight on you! I just didn’t have enough daylight to take more photos. Rest assured, however, that these hand-lettering styles should keep you occupied until Saturday, when I’ll roll out Part II!
Galaxy Effect Watercolor Art Tutorial {Guest Post by Gaby Friedman}
This is a guest post by artist Gaby Friedman, and I am 100% in love with it. Not only does Gaby do a great job of explaining her steps, but she provided fantastic photography and a wonderful project to boot! After reading this tutorial, I really did write “make galaxy postcard” on my to-do list … because I am excited to try my own hand at Gaby’s technique! I hope you enjoy the tutorial as much as I did; and if you have any questions, of course know that you are free to ask in the comments or reach out to Gaby personally {contact information is on her website, gabyfriedman.com}.
How to Draw Roses
I never promised you a rose garden … but I do promise that if you read this detailed tutorial, you’ll be able to illustrate your own. That’s much less thorny than the real thing, anyway! Each section of this tutorial includes suggestions on how to use your newfound rose-drawing skills, so if your aspirations go beyond creating a rose garden on paper, then you’re in luck.