While math and measuring can come in handy for pointed pen calligraphy, a lot of calligraphy success boils down to “eyeballing it”. Today’s free Calligraphy Dot Drills Printable Worksheet challenges you to work on your pointed pen spacing with a series of focused exercises. Set aside 10-20 minutes, put on some good music, and enjoy…
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The parallel glider is one of those tools that will surprise you with its usefulness! I reach for it every single time that I go to create calligraphy or hand lettering. In this article, I’ll show you three ways to use a parallel glider with a series of short video tutorials.
If you’re looking to DIY a Christmas gift this year, you’ll find inspiration in this list! These artistic projects are my top 10 picks for impressive gifts that your recipient will cherish for years to come.
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Ink spatters have become a trend in calligraphy. They’re a way to reiterate that the writing was created by hand and is, indeed, a one-of-a-kind piece! Today, I’ll show you how to create clean and efficient ink spatters in what might be the shortest tutorial in TPK history.
Today, we’ll practice some delightfully chilling Halloween calligraphy with the help of a free six-page worksheet set! The worksheet will help you to become more comfortable flourishing, introduce you to new letterforms, and provide you with fabulous Halloween decor.
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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