Who says you need a dip pen for breathtaking mail art? Today, I’ll show you how to use a regular pen to make an awesome Talavera Mexican tile mail art motif that will catch the eye of all who come across it!
Archives for March 2019
The Cautious Calligrapher: 6 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Work and Your Workspace
A little bit of caution can go a long way in preventing accidents at your calligraphy workspace. From storing ink in screw-top containers to applying a fixative to your work, we’ll examine different ways to keep your work and your workspace in pristine condition!
Springtime Calligraphy Medallion Tutorial
In today’s tutorial, I’ll teach you how to make the ultimate springtime calligraphy medallion! It features decorated eggs, blooming tulips, and branches full of leaves. Don’t let its looks deceive you: even though it’s a beautiful piece of artwork, this calligraphy medallion offers fantastic calligraphy practice!
Six Calligraphy Beginner Misconceptions
Sometimes, having expectations can set you up for failure — regardless of what endeavor you undertake! Calligraphy is absolutely no exception. Today, we’ll talk about six beginner calligraphy misconceptions and the realities behind them!
Habanera: A Musical Calligraphy Video
Ready to kick off your weekend with some passionate calligraphy? Check out this musical calligraphy video! In it, I’ll write calligraphy at a realistic pace while we enjoy Bizet’s classic “Habanera”, an aria from the opera “Carmen”.