Beginner’s Calligraphy

🎉 The New Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course is Here!

May 14, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee Leave a Comment
Beginner’s Calligraphy

Like many people, I spent a lot of time with a screen during the COVID quarantine. I did workout classes on an app, took a Spanish course via Zoom, and watched all of the Marvel movies. All of that screen time caused me to examine the courses on TPK in a new light! I wondered if there was a way to make them feel more engaging, like you’re right here with me. The answer, I believe, is yes; and I’ve spent the past four months re-designing the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course as a result.

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Shaky Calligraphy Strokes: Causes, Solutions, and a Free Warm Up Worksheet

May 11, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 3 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Free Printables· Worksheets

Regardless of your skill level, shaky calligraphy strokes will always be a problem that requires attention. Today, we’ll talk about five potential shakiness causes and their solutions! I’ve also got a warm up worksheet for you that can lead to more fluid, confident strokes in your calligraphy projects.

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🙈 Sharing My Calligraphy Progress from 2012-2021

March 2, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 4 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Roundup

When you see photos of beautiful calligraphy online, it’s easy to forget that once upon a time, the calligrapher’s work didn’t look nearly as polished. Today, I’m sharing a collection of my calligraphy progress photos to remind you that improvement takes time, practice, and a willingness to experiment!

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A Guide to the Different Types of Calligraphy (Plus a Quiz)

January 12, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 35 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Quiz

As a calligraphy beginner, you probably have an idea of the calligraphy style you’d like to be able to make. Sometimes, though, you don’t have a name for it — which can make it hard to move forward! In this article, we’ll examine five common types of western calligraphy. The article concludes with a quiz to help you decide which of them to pursue!

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7 Ways to Stay Motivated When Learning Calligraphy

December 22, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 104 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Inspiration· Roundup

As the New Year comes closer, many of us are starting to ponder our 2021 goals. As a goals junkie, I can tell you that you’ll experience the most success if you can stay motivated! If learning calligraphy (or improving your calligraphy) is one of your 2021 resolutions, look to the reasons on this list to keep yourself inspired and driven.
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How I Learned Calligraphy

December 15, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 174 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Entrepreneur

A couple of days ago, I received a thought-provoking email from someone. It contained a few questions: “When you first started doing calligraphy did you like how it looked? Did it take a while before you felt you were doing a good job and you liked how you did it? … I’m hoping if I practice enough I will get good at it – is there hope?!” I remember having the same questions — and you might, too. Sometimes it’s just nice to read about how someone else achieved something, so I thought you might enjoy reading about how I learned calligraphy.
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