In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to strengthen your pointed pen skills with intricate octopus calligraphy art. Don’t skip watching the short timelapse video at the end!
If you want to add dimension to your artwork, consider using a crosshatching technique! Today, I’ll show you what you need to get started and walk you through a detailed illustration tutorial.
In this simple intermediate tutorial, we’ll use flourished calligraphy to make a breathtaking rendition of the state or country of your choice!
If you want words to practically pop off the page, try learning how to draw 3D letters! Today, I’ll show you how to add clean and dramatic shadows to your lettering. Be sure to scroll to the end of the post for a 3D lettering “cheat sheet”!
The olive branch is an international symbol for peace, which is why I chose it as the theme of today’s sketchbook page tutorial. It’s my hope that creating artwork like this will help you to reflect and recalibrate, which is exactly what it did for me.
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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