I’ve been creating calligraphy for a few years now, and occasionally I get restless with the same-old, same-old. I know that I can’t be the only one who feels like this, so in today’s blog post, I thought I’d go over five ways that I keep my calligraphy creation process fresh. It is my hope that these tips help to keep you motivated, and spark your creativity a bit in the process!
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If you’re learning calligraphy, chances are you’re eventually going to use your skills on an envelope address. And why not? Envelopes showcase calligraphy in a gorgeous way! However, you might hit a snag with calligraphy spacing; it can be difficult to make sure your lines are consistently stacked and centered. It’s a common problem, which is why I’m addressing it (no pun intended) in this blog post. Today, you’ll learn how to calligraph envelopes traditionally, as well pick up as some creative shortcuts you can take to cut your spacing time in half!
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Since my last few posts have been more art-focused, I thought we could switch things up with a calligraphy post. And what better calligraphy-centric thing to focus on than writing slant? If you’re new to calligraphy, this element of learning is probably tripping you up a bit; and you shouldn’t feel bad because that’s completely normal! With the help of these five tips, you’ll be able to steer your slant in a consistent and beautiful direction (both literally and figuratively).
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When I receive modern calligraphy questions in my inbox, sometimes I start to write back and I think, “Wait a minute … I’ll bet there are a lot of other people who have this exact same question.” Today’s blog post was born out of five common queries that I receive, and I hope at least one of the answers will help you! From ink trouble-shooting to thoughts on pricing, there’s a little bit of everything in this post.
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Friday’s A Guide to TPK Calligraphy Styles post discussed the TPK calligraphy styles Amy, Flourish Formal, and Kaitlin. Today, I’d like to tell you about the other two calligraphy styles in the Learn for a Latté series, Beth and Janet. I’ll also talk about Hand-Lettering for a Latté, which, while not technically a calligraphy style, is a fun hand-lettering inspiration resource!
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First-time visitors to this website often email me asking for a side-by-side comparison of the printable Learn Calligraphy for a Latté styles. Amazingly, I never have created an official comparison … until today. This post should benefit past, present, and future worksheet users; and help you to decide which calligraphy styles fit you — and your project — best. I was initially going to include all the LCfaL styles in this post, but when it began to turn into a veritable novel, I decided to split it into two parts. So, look for the second half (Janet, Beth, Hand-Lettering) in the next blog post!
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