Roundup

TPK’s Best Calligraphy Tutorials for All Levels

January 21, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 40 Comments
Dip Pen Calligraphy· Roundup

The TPK blog is a veritable treasure chest of calligraphy tutorials. I mean that in more ways than one! Some of the articles will help you move forward in your practice in a way that’s as valuable as gold. But — like a full treasure chest — it can take some searching to find exactly what you are looking for. So, for today’s article, I decided to put together a list of the calligraphy tutorials that I refer people to the most! To help you identify which tutorials can help you best right now, the posts are organized by skill level.

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8 Incredibly Inspiring Calligraphy Works

January 5, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 4 Comments
Inspiration· Roundup

Schin Loong's Flourished Swan Envelope Tutorial — Photo courtesy of Schin Loong

I’m always on the hunt for inspiring calligraphy, and today I want to share some of the pieces that have sparked my creativity over the years! As a disclaimer, there have to be hundreds of talented calligraphers out there that haven’t come across my radar yet. If you know of an artist whose inspiring calligraphy work deserves a shout-out, let me (and others) know in the comments!

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TPK’s Top Hits of 2020

December 29, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee Leave a Comment
Roundup

For me, this time of year offers a chance for personal reflection. I especially love to think about the highlights of my year so I can go into the new year feeling accomplished and invigorated! For today’s article, I decided to do the same for TPK. This post highlights the seven “top hits” of 2020 — plus my personal favorite 2020 tutorial.

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7 Ways to Stay Motivated When Learning Calligraphy

December 22, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 105 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Inspiration· Roundup

As the New Year comes closer, many of us are starting to ponder our 2021 goals. As a goals junkie, I can tell you that you’ll experience the most success if you can stay motivated! If learning calligraphy (or improving your calligraphy) is one of your 2021 resolutions, look to the reasons on this list to keep yourself inspired and driven.
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Seven “Special Treat” Calligraphy Supplies

December 8, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 143 Comments
Calligraphy· Inspiration· Roundup

Drawing Gold Hearts — This project showcases three of my favorite supplies: gold Finetec, white ink, and a Brause EF66 oblique pen.

The core supplies that you need for pointed pen calligraphy are very basic: a pen, a nib, ink, and paper. After you master calligraphy with those four tools, though, you might want to switch things up by collecting some “special treat” supplies! In this list, you’ll find seven items that have helped me to up-level my calligraphy. I know that you’ll love some of these indulgences, too — and you’ve got enough time to tell Santa all about them. 🎅 Continue Reading about Seven “Special Treat” Calligraphy Supplies

15 Calligraphy FAQs to Boost Your Success

October 22, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 47 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Roundup

For eight years, I’ve answered calligraphy questions in various forms: some questions come to me in blog post comments, others via email, and still others in workshops. For many people, a simple answer or two can make all the difference in making progress. Today, I’ve put together this list of dip pen calligraphy FAQs in the hopes that you’ll find solutions to help you to keep going, too!
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