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Classical music: yay or nay? . I have to say that Classical music: yay or nay?
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I have to say that I’m more of a modern (1960s+) music kind of girl in everyday life. But, when I was at university, it was classical music all the way. Music with words always distracted me if I was trying to write a paper or absorb information. Classical music just facilitated the knowledge transfer. I guess I’m thinking about that because today is the first day of school at the University of Colorado (which I realized as we inched along in heavier than usual traffic while taking our kids to nursery school)!
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In honor of late night study sessions and a new semester for TPK packagers (who are all students at CU), here’s “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” calligraphy: the sped-up edition. To watch the real-time version — and to read the story behind why I created this calligraphy — see the link in my profile!
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Hand-calligraphed RSVP card … notice how many ti Hand-calligraphed RSVP card ... notice how many times I rotate this thing in order to get the proper angle and not smudge any wet ink! *ALWAYS* feel free to move the piece you’re working on for optimal results and comfort. 
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What’s your favorite “flavor” of nib? . As What’s your favorite “flavor” of nib? 
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As I was making this chart for my upcoming book, I discovered a few unexpected favorites: the Gillott 303 and the Leonardt Principal were fun to write with! I have to say that I did *NOT* love the Hunt 101, which gave me a lot of grief — but I suspect I had a dud nib or I didn’t prep it enough. 
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My favorite nib remains the Brause EF66. It is to me what Harry Potter’s wand was to him ... comfortable, reliable, and capable. 🪄 I do use other nibs, though, depending on the project. For a recent wedding invitation suite, I used the Nikko G for tiny calligraphy and the Brause Rose for large calligraphy that needed a lot of contrast. That is to say, while I have a favorite, I’m open — and realistic that the Brause EF66 doesn’t work for all of my needs!
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You don’t have to use a pointed pen to make gorg You don’t have to use a pointed pen to make gorgeous, eye-catching letters. TPK’s “Lasso Lettering” combines the best of pointed pen calligraphy (flourishes, glorious flourishes!) and block lettering (yay, legibility!) to create a hand-lettering style that’s fun to make *and* fun to look at. 
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For detailed letter creation instructions, use the “Lasso Lettering” worksheet showcased in this video — $6 in the TPK Digital Catalog, link in profile. (There’s a Procreate version available for those who don’t have a printer.) 
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What ink are you digging right now? . My current f What ink are you digging right now?
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My current favorite calligraphy ink isn’t an ink at all! It’s “Malachite” watercolor from @greenleafblue, and I love how it surprises me by alternating between vivid light green, brown, and rich dark green. Perfection. 👌 
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Visit the link in my profile for a tutorial that teaches you how to use watercolors to write pointed pen calligraphy! ✍️
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#throwbackthursday to before I had kids and putter #throwbackthursday to before I had kids and puttered around with projects like this chalkboard wall -- with an ode to Frida Kahlo -- in my office. (You can tour my current office by following the link in my profile.) I still am in awe at how little time I *thought* I had in my pre-kid life, when really I had all the time in the world. Here are some things I did before I had my children that I didn't truly appreciate:
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👉  Taking an hour-long boutique fitness class 5-6 mornings per week, which involved a 20 minute roundtrip bike ride. 
👉 Long, leisurely dinners out with my husband. 
👉 Being able to leave my artist-grade art supplies strewn about on my desk -- with my art cleaning water cup filled and ready to go for the next day.
👉 Relaxing and educational international vacations.
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Don't get me wrong: my children absolutely melt my heart, and they're worth every bit of inconvenience that they cause. But, wow! If I could go back in time and talk to Past Lindsey, I'd tell her that she's got nothing but time -- and to make more projects like that fabulous chalkboard wall!
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Experimenting with pink and black watercolors just Experimenting with pink and black watercolors just to see how they do! (The black is Lamp Black and the pink is Quinacridone Magenta, both from @greenleafblue.) In the end, I went with Malachite (a green tone) and Lamp Black to match the vibe of the project I’m working on — but I’m tabling this concept for when I need an edgy vibe in the future.
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Remember: you can use watercolors to write calligraphy. Visit the link in my profile for a tutorial! I feel like this is something every calligrapher should know because it breaks financial barriers *and* solves travel logistics. You don’t have to go out and buy a ton of different ink colors, and you don’t have to travel with spillable inks! Instead, whip out a watercolor palette, and you’ve got limitless different colors (and color combinations) at your fingertips. 🎨
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