If you’re looking for a quick art project that will make someone’s day, try this funky envelope art tutorial! As long as you’ve got a watercolor palette and a fabulous postage stamp or two, you’re all set to go.
In today’s article, I’m sharing my collection of “happy mail”. These are all pieces that I’ve received from talented artists and calligraphers across the world! I feel inspired every time I look at these works of art, and I hope that you enjoy them, too.
If you want to make pretty mail art that comes together in minutes, try this tutorial! In it, you’ll use black ink and gold watercolor to make smudged illustrations that are casual and elegant all at once.
If you want to make something beautiful this weekend, try your hand at this tutorial! Artist Schin Loong — a legend in the calligraphy world — shows us how to create a beautiful flourished swan with helpful tips and a dash of humor.
I am proud to have teamed up with More Love Letters to write a guest post for their blog! You can visit More Love Letters to find eight simple TPK tips for making a beautiful envelope. I’ve also got a weekend challenge for you, which you can find at the end of this blog post!
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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