Roundup

20 “Real Life” Calligraphy Practice Projects

July 7, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Dip Pen Calligraphy· Roundup

Every time you pick up your dip pen and write, you’re getting in some calligraphy practice. For your first few calligraphy sessions, that practice should be structured — ideally with a worksheet or a video course so you can learn the basics. But once you understand how to hold your pen and (mostly) regulate ink flow, it’s time to take on projects! Today, I’ve got several suggestions for real life projects that you can use your calligraphy skills to make.

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Watercolor Illustrated Maps: A Proud Teacher Showcase

June 30, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee Leave a Comment
Roundup· Watercolor· Weddings

The Watercolor Illustrated Maps 101 eCourse is the first TPK eCourse that centers around making a specific project. It’s been amazing to see that students benefit from the course, and they pour what they learn into making their own amazing maps! Seeing student maps totally makes my day, especially because each map showcases a student’s personal style. Today, I’m sharing some of the maps that I’ve received with you. I hope that these maps spark your inspiration and compel you to create, too!
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9 Inspiring Pieces of Happy Mail

June 23, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 1 Comment
Mail Art· Roundup

Throughout the years, I’ve received quite a bit of “happy mail”: lovely envelopes that make me do a double-take. In looking through my happy mail box the other day, I realized that I’ve got some real treasures! Today, I’d like to showcase some of the gorgeous stuff that I’ve received from others. I hope that you find as much inspiration in this collection as I do!
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Sharing My Sketchbook So Far

May 21, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 16 Comments
Roundup· Sketchbook

My sketchbook passion took root in high school. Every year, my art teacher supplied us with fresh new sketchbooks, and every year, I relished working in mine. Now that I’m older, I still love working in a sketchbook, even if I go in spurts! There are some months that I create several pages, and others that I’m just not feeling it. Part of the goal of today’s article is to show you that a sketchbook isn’t a project that puts pressure on you! Instead, it waits patiently and is ready whenever you feel like adding interest to its pages.
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The Ultimate List of Creative Quarantine Projects

April 14, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 15 Comments
Roundup

The TPK blog endeavors to stoke your creativity and to empower you to take on all sorts of different projects! In that spirit, I decided to make a master list of things to do at home as we flatten the coronavirus curve. Not all of these quarantine projects are related to art, but all of them require creativity and problem-solving! From virtually touring museums to finding your next favorite book, this list has a little bit of everything.
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All of TPK’s Free Calligraphy Worksheets: A Master List

March 24, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 27 Comments
Calligraphy· Free Printables· Roundup· Worksheets

11 Calming Calligraphy Drills Printable | The Postman's Knock — With 85K downloads, 11 Calming Calligraphy Drills is a learner favorite! Its reassuring loops and lines will add some serenity to your day.

Free calligraphy worksheets abound on TPK, but I’ve never compiled them into one article before! In the list below, you’ll find all of the printable worksheets that live on this site. We’ll start with faux/dip pen calligraphy, then we’ll work our way down to brush pen calligraphy and everyday handwriting.
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