Roundup

Top 10 TPK Watercolor Tutorials

January 9, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 173 Comments
Roundup· Tutorials· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

So many people are frightened to work with watercolor paint because it seems difficult to use. Give it a try, though, and you’ll see that watercolor is one of the friendliest mediums around! You can harness its power to paint intricate masterpieces or simple designs; it all depends on your personal style and skill level. Today’s post is a compilation of ten TPK watercolor tutorials that I hope will inspire you to get out your paints and experiment!
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6 Free Printables That Will Improve Your Calligraphy This Month

November 7, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 16 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Free Printables· Printable Goodies· Roundup· Worksheets

There is hardly a better time to let your calligraphy shine than just before the holidays! From beautiful greeting cards to embellished envelopes and place cards, the best time of year to use your skills is approaching. Here’s what I propose: spend the month of November honing your dip pen technique, then start churning out gorgeous work at the beginning of December! These six free printables will help you to get thoroughly acquainted — or reaquainted — with your pen:
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My 8 Favorite TPK Art Tutorials

June 23, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 9 Comments
Inspiration· Roundup· Tutorials· Watercolor

When I was little, I had books that showed you how to use a series of shapes to draw an animal. It was amazing to see those shapes come together to make something realistic! I still love working step by step to create an awesome result, and that’s why there are so many art tutorials on the TPK blog! Today, I have compiled a list of my favorite art tutorials on this website. This list goes from oldest to newest — so don’t be surprised if you see something from yesteryear that you missed!
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7 Projects That Will Motivate You to Learn Calligraphy

April 28, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 7 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Inspiration· Roundup· Tutorials

There’s a fair amount of information on the internet about how to learn calligraphy. However, many blogs and websites don’t delve into what you can do with the calligraphy skills that you work so hard to develop! In this post, I want to highlight seven projects that will utilize your dip pen calligraphy skills in a fun and engaging way. If you’re a beginner, I hope that this post will motivate you to learn calligraphy. If you’re a dip pen veteran, my goal is to give you some project ideas for the weekend!
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