Today’s blog post comes with a special treat: a free printable worksheet! You can use the worksheet to learn how to make five different holiday wreath illustrations. Not sure what to do with the wreaths in real life? No worries — this post has you covered with a mini mail art tutorial!
The dip pen is well-known as an indispensable calligraphy tool … but it shines equally as bright when it comes to drawing! In this floral lace illustration tutorial, I’ll show you how to use your pen to make a stunning motif that’s equally at home on mail art or in sketchbooks.
The Marvelous Mail eBook has arrived — just in time for the holiday season! In it, you’ll learn how to make centered and orderly event envelopes, fun casual mail art, and everything in between. The eBook also includes printable envelope templates, envelope design element mini-tutorials, and TPK’s beloved Illustrated Roses Template!
Today, we’re putting on our flapper dresses and bringing our gold watercolor to life to create an art deco-inspired birthday card! You’ll need to get a little cozy with a ruler to make it, but the glamorous result is well worth the trouble!
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use a few common art supplies to make “juicy” lettering that pops! Feel free to modify the supply list to accommodate the items that you have available to you.
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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