Calligraphy beginners will find this post to be very helpful! It covers some of the pitfalls that those who are unfamiliar with using a dip pen can run into.
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It would be my pleasure to host you at a TPK beginner or intermediate modern calligraphy workshop in Boulder, Colorado! This post includes details, sign up information, and ample hints about things to do Boulder if you come in from out of state.
If you’re looking for a calligraphy-centered project, you’ll enjoy the seven suggestions in this post! It’s totally worth it to set aside a few creative minutes to try one of them out.
Calligraphy nibs aren’t the most intuitive of tools, so I’ve put this post together to help guide you as you use them! Today, you’ll learn about how to remove manufacturers’ oils, the proper amount of pressure to exert on your pen, and how to keep moisture from ruining nibs. The post includes videos to supplement…
If you’re looking for some fresh brush pen calligraphy practice, you’ll enjoy the free printable worksheet included in this post! The worksheet features a page of basic practice, drills, and a neat alphabet exemplar.
Lindsey Bugbee
designer + illustrator + calligrapher
The Postman’s Knock is a blog focused on teaching creative techniques and offering guides to learning modern calligraphy and illustration. I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy writing it!
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