Faux Calligraphy

The Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy

September 17, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 2,041 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Faux Calligraphy· Inks· Nibs· Tutorials

Over the past few years, I have taught several beginners’ modern calligraphy workshops and answered countless calligraphy questions via email. Those experiences have taught me that there is a need for an article like this one: a post that shows you where to start learning from scratch! In this blog post, I’ll explain how to learn modern calligraphy in a few simple steps. (Curious about the difference between modern calligraphy and traditional calligraphy? Take a quick trip to this blog post!)

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How to Address an Envelope – Simple + Chic (YouTube Tutorial)

January 3, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 92 Comments
Everyday Skills· Faux Calligraphy· Hand-Lettering· Tutorials· Video

When I started the TPK blog in 2012, I tried to focus on long and complicated project tutorials. I always skipped the simple stuff because I thought it would bore people! The older I get, though, the more I realize that sometimes simple projects are all we need to wind down after a long day because they don’t require a lot of energy. It’s a bonus if a project can be used in a “real world” context — like sending snail mail! With that in mind, today I’m going to show you how to address an envelope.
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7 Tips for Making Calligraphy and Art on the Go

June 5, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 26 Comments
Calligraphy· Faux Calligraphy· Sketchbook· Watercolor

Every year, Hernán and I go on a trip to explore somewhere new. This year’s trip was to Naples, Barcelona, and Paris — and we wanted to pack extra light. We only took “under the seat” bags so there wouldn’t be any luggage to check (and no extra fees on budget airlines like Ryanair and Easyjet). Of course, taking a small-ish bag meant traveling with only the bare necessities; the only “creative supply” I took was a Pilot G2 pen! When I found myself wanting to make some art and calligraphy while in Paris, the idea for this blog post was born. In it, you’ll learn seven tips for making calligraphy and art on the go with minimal supplies!
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A Video Crash Course on Watercolor Calligraphy

February 9, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 241 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Faux Calligraphy· Inspiration· Tutorials· Video· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

Three years ago, I wrote the first A Video Crash Course on Watercolor Calligraphy tutorial. While the tutorial was fairly comprehensive, I’ve been wanting to redo it for a while. Time tends to highlight flaws, and the more I went back to the first post, the more I realized that it needed a better video, inspirational examples, and clearer instructions! Today’s post is the result of that realization, and I hope that you enjoy learning watercolor calligraphy from it.
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5 Ways to Sneak in Calligraphy Practice

January 2, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 167 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Brush Pen Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Faux Calligraphy· Inspiration

If learning calligraphy is one of your main goals for this year, first of all — awesome! Secondly, I’ll tell you right now that the secret is consistent practice. Just like last year, you’re going to be busy this year, and calligraphy practice may fall to the wayside. Follow these sneaky tips, though, and you’ll be able keep on writing!
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Announcing the Last TPK Calligraphy Workshops of 2017 – Tampa, FL

October 6, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 9 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Faux Calligraphy· Inks· Nibs· Oblique Pen Holders· Straight Pen Holders· Worksheets

If you’ve been reading TPK for at least the past few months, then you know that I occasionally teach calligraphy workshops. The workshops are, without question, the highlights of my year! The feeling of helping learners to “click” with key calligraphy concepts and build a strong foundation is incredibly rewarding.
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