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This step-by-step guide walks you through making a soothing pattern with minimal supplies: a gel pen and some water. Perfect for travel or a cozy afternoon, itโs an easy way to recharge your creative energy.
Don’t miss this article if you plan on partaking in summer travels! In it, you’ll find ten suggestions for travel-friendly art projects that you can make almost anywhere. These projects don’t require dip pens, ink, paint, or brushes. Instead, they center around dry, portable mediums with zero spill potential.
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If you’re looking for a quick gift idea or a meaningful piece of home decor, try making this flourished ampersand art! With the help of a free printable and a light box or a bright window, it will take about 20 minutes to create.
If you want words to practically pop off the page, try learning how to draw 3D letters! Today, I’ll walk you through how to add clean and dramatic shadows to your lettering, both in a video and a written tutorial. Be sure to read to the end of the article for a 3D lettering “cheat…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use a wet on dry watercolor technique to make a gorgeous cat illustration with a henna motif.
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!
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