Beginner’s Calligraphy

FREE Calligraphy Worksheet: Spacing Cross Drills

May 17, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 42 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Free Printables· Printable Goodies· Worksheets

No matter what your level of dip pen expertise is, calligraphy spacing can be a major challenge. It’s tough to maintain a consistent amount of space between letters! While block lettering allows you to mathematically space out letters evenly, you have to “eyeball it” with calligraphy. If that intimidates you, don’t despair! Today’s printable — a calligraphy spacing cross drills worksheet — will really help you to hone your spacing skills.

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Dip Pens & Fountain Pens: Not as Similar as You Think

April 14, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 7 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Handwriting

Most beginners kick off learning calligraphy with an understandable question: “Should I start with a pen that dips into ink, or do I start with one of those pens that already has an ink cartridge in it?” (Meaning: a fountain pen.) For a lot of people, it’s logical that a fountain pen is simply a more convenient version of a dip pen. In some ways, it is, but the two writing instruments differ in a lot of ways. Today, we’ll talk about those differences to help you determine which type of pen will best meet your needs.

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Brush Pen Calligraphy Versus Pointed Pen Calligraphy

March 31, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 6 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Brush Pen Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Video

Calligraphy beginners often write to me with a question: “Do I start by learning brush pen calligraphy? Or do I start by learning pointed pen calligraphy?” Today, I’ll examine the answer to that in a YouTube video … with — and I hope you won’t mind this! — the help of a lovely little assistant.

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5 Ways to Correct Art & Calligraphy Mistakes

May 18, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 185 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Tutorials

Every time you sit down to create art or calligraphy “in real life” (not on an electronic device), you’re taking a risk. There is, unfortunately, no command + Z if you write the wrong letter or end up with ink spatters! The only solution to some mistakes is to start over, but not all mistakes require a project overhaul. In this article, we’ll examine five ways to try to fix art and calligraphy mistakes … and one of them just might save your project!
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Shaky Calligraphy Strokes: Causes, Solutions, and a Free Warm Up Worksheet

May 11, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 64 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 9 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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