Today, we’re putting on our flapper dresses and bringing our gold watercolor to life to create an art deco-inspired birthday card! You’ll need to get a little cozy with a ruler to make it, but the glamorous result is well worth the trouble!
Archives for May 2019
What IS “Kaitlin Style” Calligraphy?
You may have noticed mentions of “Kaitlin Style” calligraphy on the TPK website and social media. If so, you wouldn’t have been wrong to wonder: “What is ‘Kaitlin Style’?” Is it a universal calligraphy style, or just a TPK thing? What are the pros and cons of using it? In this article, we’ll cover all of that and a little more!
How I Conquered My Fear of Brush Pens
I’ve always been intimidated by brush pens, but this week I decided to confront my fears! With brush pens in hand, the Janet Style Brush Pen Calligraphy Worksheet on my desk, and TPK’s supplemental brush pen videos on my computer, I dove in. In this blog post, I’ll document my experiences!
Six Amazing Brush Pens for Beginners
If you’re interested in brush pen calligraphy, you may feel intimidated by the amount of brush pens available! There are several to choose from, and they all have different characteristics. Today, we’ll examine six brush pens that are great for beginners. We’ll also talk about specific projects/uses for each brush pen!
Botanical Watercolor Wreath Tutorial
Watercolor wreaths add elegance and artistry to any project: snail mail, wedding materials, and bullet journals, to name a few. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how relaxing wreaths are to draw! Put on a good podcast, have some hot tea, and go to town on making a beautiful watercolor wreath of your own with this tutorial!