Merchandise

Metallic Watercolors and How to Harness Their Power

November 8, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 12 Comments
Merchandise· Roundup

Metallic watercolors are the candy of the art world: pure joy and pleasure. I remember the first time I used a Finetec Golds palette, and how thrilling it was to see the pigment combine with water to become molten gold. In that particular instance, I applied the gold to my dip pen in order to calligraph 100 intricate wedding envelopes. It was love at first write, and I’m still a metallic watercolors fanatic for a variety of applications.

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Finally: A Hand-Drawn Kitchen Conversion Chart

October 20, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 14 Comments
Home Decor· Inspiration· Merchandise

For a decade, I had a kitchen conversion chart affixed unceremoniously to my fridge. It was a free printable from some blog, and the design was far too cutesy and computerized for my taste! I have to admit, though, that having the chart at hand was incredibly useful. Now that we are (allegedly) in the home stretch of a kitchen remodel, I found the motivation to create an elegant hand-drawn conversion chart to decorate my kitchen.

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🎃 Introducing the Halloween Fun Art + Calligraphy Worksheet

October 11, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Calligraphy· Halloween· Holiday· Merchandise· Video· Worksheets

The Halloween Fun Art + Calligraphy Worksheet Set — The *Halloween Fun Art + Calligraphy Worksheet* features Halloween-themed art and calligraphy motifs, tutorials, and practice.

Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. I love the movies and the cozy feel of the season! Slightly indulgent, heartier food makes its way onto my plate, as do delicious desserts. Mostly, though, I’m delighted by the project possibilities. From skeleton Fridas to spooky envelopes, you can explore slightly macabre subjects. This year, I pounced on the chance to make a new Halloween worksheet, and the Halloween Fun Worksheet came to be!

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Why and How to Write Calligraphy With Sumi Ink

July 28, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 4 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Inks· Merchandise· Review

Some days, it’s the easiest thing in the world to write calligraphy with sumi ink. Other times, the ink might give you grief. In today’s video/article, we’ll chat sumi ink FAQs that will empower you to use this ink to its full potential!

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✨ Finetec Gold Watercolor: Everything You Need to Know

April 26, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 5 Comments
Merchandise· Review· Watercolor

Once you’ve discovered Finetec gold watercolor, it’s difficult not to add a splash of sparkle to all of your projects! The shimmery stuff is just so elegant and eye-catching. Today, I’m taking all of the questions that I’ve received about Finetec metallics throughout the years and answering them in this article.

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Introducing TPK’s “Food Edition” Calligraphy Drills

March 22, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Calligraphy· Calligraphy Drills· Merchandise· Worksheets

Not Your Average Calligraphy Drills: Food Edition — Traditional calligraphy drills have never been my — er — cup of tea. That might be why I love practicing calligraphy by making projects like flourished teapots!

Fact: doing calligraphy drills will improve your pointed pen skills. They’re good for all levels of calligraphers: beginners will benefit from enhanced pen control. Intermediate calligraphers will experience greater confidence when writing letters and flourishes. Even advanced calligraphers do drills — often as a warmup — to ensure a steady hand.

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