Dip Pen Calligraphy

Finally Here!: The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit

July 25, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 21 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Merchandise

I have wanted to design and compile my own modern calligraphy starter kit for years. Finally, I decided I’ve seen enough of low-quality supplies or barebones kits that give you tools to create calligraphy but minimal information! I resolved to create a kit that would truly teach calligraphy, like a mini-calligraphy workshop in a box. Today, I’m proud to announce that The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit is available and ready to ship to your door — for free (if you’re located in the US)!
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How Your Calligraphy Changes Over Time

June 20, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 13 Comments
Dip Pen Calligraphy

Last week, I dove deep into my old three ring binders to find calligraphy from years past. Specifically, I wanted to look at early examples of Amy Style calligraphy — back when I used to write it with a ton of loops and flourishes! As I sifted through my early projects, I noticed a few things that have changed over time. You, too, can expect to see these calligraphy changes to occur with practice and a bit of patience:
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The Top Six Calligraphy Beginner Mistakes That I Observe at Workshops

June 18, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy

A couple of weekends ago, I got to teach two calligraphy beginner workshops here in Boulder. I haven’t taught since 2017, so it felt amazing to get back on the horse! As we got into the meat of the workshops, I was reminded of beginner pitfalls. Every workshop, learners have the same issues, and all are easily corrected! In this blog post, I’m going to outline those issues and how they can be fixed. If you’d prefer to hear about the issues/solutions in person, be sure to tune in to @thepostmansknock on Instagram Live on Wednesday, June 19th, at 6:00 PM MDT (Denver, CO timezone)!
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Classic Amy Style Calligraphy: A Limited Edition Worksheet (Printable + Procreate Versions)

June 13, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 4 Comments
Dip Pen Calligraphy· Time-Sensitive· Worksheets

Contemporary Amy Style calligraphy is a clean, fairly matter-of-fact calligraphy style … but it didn’t start out that way. When I first developed the style in 2013, I gravitated toward calligraphy with plenty of loops and quirks! The very first Amy Style worksheet, released in 2014, reflected that. People loved the loops and flourishes, but I myself was gravitating toward a more serious aesthetic. So, I reduced the playfulness of Amy Style calligraphy in 2015. It didn’t go unnoticed; several learners called me out on it! Today, I’m pleased to announce that I’m bringing the “Classic” Amy Style back as a limited edition worksheet for $5.00: (probably less than) the cost of a latte. And — if you’re a Procreate/iPad user — you can purchase a Procreate exclusive edition!
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Amy Style Calligraphy: The Darling of the TPK Website

June 6, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 4 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Worksheets

As I mentioned in my last blog post, I’ve been working to better curate the TPK catalog. Part of my efforts have involved comparing sales data, which — amazingly — I’ve never done before. (What can I say? I’m an artist first and a businesswoman second.) I was surprised to find that, with 20K+ learners, the Amy Style Calligraphy Worksheet is the #1 seller on the TPK website! Today, we’ll talk about the story behind this calligraphy style and why it’s so popular.
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An Art Deco Birthday Card Tutorial

May 30, 2019 by Ana Isabel Corral 11 Comments
Dip Pen Calligraphy· Mail Art· Tutorials

I love art deco everything — dishes, decor, invitations, patterns — you name it! Being an art student and a recurrent reader of The Great Gatsby, I’ve been in love with the Roaring 20’s for quite some time. There’s just something alluring about the gold decor, lavish parties, and flamboyant jazz of the Gatsby era that I felt the need to encapsulate in a project.

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