Beginner’s Calligraphy

Calligraphy Swirls Tutorials (Part II)

December 22, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 15 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Inspiration· Tutorials· Video

In the Calligraphy Swirls Tutorials (Part I) post, you learned how to make two different calligraphy swirls. Today, it’s time to expand your repertoire with two more swirl techniques! First, I’m going to start you off with a very simple and versatile flourish: the “Scroll Swirl”. Then, we’ll move on to a more complicated swirl called the “Arabian Nights”. I encourage you to try creating both of them at some point; they both offer a great way to add personality and pizazz to your pieces!
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5 Ways to Keep Your Calligraphy Creation Fresh and Fun

November 3, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 16 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Inspiration

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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Envelope Calligraphy Spacing Tips and Techniques

October 23, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 40 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Tutorials

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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Modern Calligraphy: 5 Tips to Improve Your Writing Slant

October 16, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 29 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Video

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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Five Modern Calligraphy FAQs

September 25, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 36 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy

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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A Guide to TPK Calligraphy Styles: Beth, Janet, Hand-Lettering

August 31, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 15 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Free Printables· Printable Goodies· Worksheets

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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