In this comprehensive guide for calligraphy beginners, you’ll learn about the various different kinds of calligraphy, like pointed pen, broad edge, and brush pen. You’ll also find resources for getting started in the type of calligraphy that resonates with you, along with practice tips, free resources, and encouragement.
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In today’s article, we’ll discuss five different ways to switch up your pointed pen creations. Remember, modern calligraphy is flexible and welcomes innovation! Among other modern calligraphy variations, I’ll encourage you to try reinforcing your downstrokes, taking on a new writing instrument, and writing with inks that aren’t inks at all. And, SURPRISE! There’s a fun…
With the right tools and a little bit of practice, anyone can learn how to write calligraphy. In today’s video (and its accompanying article), I’ll walk you through the top eight pointed pen calligraphy beginner mistakes and how to avoid them. Whether you’re starting with the wrong supplies or struggling to hold the pen correctly,…
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Calligraphy drills are a must for all skill levels! If you’re a beginner, they can help you practice common strokes and gain a mastery of the dip pen. Intermediate calligraphers will benefit from writing drills that commonly occur in flourishing, which helps with making effortless-looking embellishments. And advanced calligraphers can — and often do –…
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I owe my initial interest in pointed pen calligraphy to photos of luscious white script that I saw on the internet circa 2012. Learning how to write with white calligraphy ink didn’t come easy, though. I’ve made many frustrating mistakes along the way! For that reason, I decided to write today’s article as a guide…
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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