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When words fail, a hand-crafted card is a considerate way to tell someone you care. Today’s sympathy card strikes the perfect balance of elegance and restraint.
I have a challenge for you: the next time you’re tempted to send a quick text to say “thank you” or “just thinking of you,” try something different—send a postcard instead.
What began as a playful experiment with wine and a pointed pen turned into one of my all-time favorite creative breakthroughs! Today, I’ll show you exactly how to write calligraphy with red wine—complete with a tried-and-true recipe.
Here’s a little creative treat: a free worksheet to help you write one of Lucille Ball’s boldest, most inspiring quotes. And if your pen’s not handy, I’ve included a printable version so you can still enjoy the message!
Today’s article is a little different—it’s more like a video workshop! I recommend bookmarking it so you can go through each section at your own pace and really get the hang of using the triangular brush.
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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