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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!
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!
Lindsey Bugbee
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!
If you are new to calligraphy, check out the Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy!
TPK’s starter kit includes all the supplies you need to ensure pointed pen success! Pair it with The Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course for the ultimate learning experience.
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