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Simple Calligraphy Medallion Tutorial

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Simple Calligraphy Medallion Tutorial | The Postman's Knock
Today, I’ll show you how to draw this simple calligraphy medallion.

When practicing calligraphy, you really can’t get any cooler than a calligraphy medallion. I love calligraphy medallions because they’re wonderful for understanding how to make simple shapes. Furthermore, they really help you to understand how to bring components together in order to make something gorgeous. If you’re new to calligraphy medallions, try this simple tutorial. If you like what you make, consider upleveling with one of TPK’s two calligraphy medallions worksheets: Dancing Pens and Birds & Botanicals, which are 15% off through Wednesday, January 25th, with code PRETTYPRACTICE.

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8 Things Every Calligraphy Beginner Should Know

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Writing with a Brause EF66 Nib
One of my best calligraphy beginner tips? While it’s a good idea to start learning with guided worksheets, projects — like the one pictured — are the key to progress! Making projects forces you to problem-solve and allows you to learn as you go.

It’s the new year, which means it’s the perfect time to learn a new skill. If learning pointed pen calligraphy is on your goal list, I hope that you’ll find this article helpful! In it, you’ll find tips that were designed to benefit any calligraphy beginner. I suspect that intermediate writers will discover some inspiration, too.

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About TPK Calligraphy Styles

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Printable Calligraphy Worksheet Set (Janet Style) | The Postman's Knock

Most calligraphers have multiple calligraphy styles that they use to write. The styles are generally original, and each style has its own set of rules set forth by its inventor. To date, I have developed six modern calligraphy styles for The Postman’s Knock. Every one of those styles is available to learn with a detailed printable worksheet. In this article, we’ll talk about what makes each style special and cover a few FAQs.
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The Beginner’s Guide to Pencil Calligraphy

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The Beginner's Guide to Pencil Calligraphy | The Postman's Knock

There are many reasons to dive into the world of pencil calligraphy. First of all, this type of calligraphy offers a new way to explore lettering! It’s also something you can easily practice anywhere; and, if you have kids or pets, there’s no ink to keep track of (that may or may not end up spilled on a carpet). Pencil calligraphy is cost-effective, challenging, and creative. I hope that after reading this article, you’ll try it for yourself!
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About the Oblique Calligraphy Pen

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About the Oblique Calligraphy Pen
The right oblique calligraphy pen is mostly helpful for right-handed calligraphers of all skill levels. (Left-handed people may or may not benefit from an oblique pen.)

When I first developed an interest in calligraphy, I looked at a lot of calligraphy photos online. Those photos featured a recurring theme: a strange-looking pen with a “thing” sticking out of its side. After some Googling, I found out that the “thing” is called a “flange”, and the pen is called an “oblique calligraphy pen”.
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