• 8 Pieces That Helped Me Fall in Love With Calligraphy

    Before I ever held a pointed pen, these pieces made me *want* to. Here are eight examples that gave me the motivation to start … and still spark creative energy in me today.

    Floral calligraphy by Phyllis Macaluso
    I’ve continued to feel inspired by Phyllis Macaluso, who created these drop-dead gorgeous envelopes, for over a decade.

    In Lesson 1 of The Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course, I encourage you to seek out examples of calligraphy that spark your creativity. In that same spirit, I’m rewinding 10+ years to share the pieces that helped me fall in love with the pointed pen. These are some examples that made me think, “I have to learn how to do that”! Today, I’m highlighting eight pieces of early inspiration and explaining why they meant so much to me.

    1. Gold Calligraphy

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