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** Nib on paper ASMR ** 😌 ✍️ In today’s ** Nib on paper ASMR ** 😌 ✍️ 

In today’s technology-saturated world, handwriting often gets tossed to the wayside. Some say that handwriting doesn’t really matter anymore, but I disagree. For one thing, handwriting is one of the most personal reflections of you. To hold something that someone wrote feels more intimate than looking at a photo — probably because a piece of handwriting requires active concentration and touch from its writer. (For this reason, I love looking through my late grandmother’s recipe box, with all its handwritten ingredient lists and instructions). ❤️

Furthermore, studies have shown that handwriting stimulates the brain differently than typing, promoting better retention of information and aiding in the learning process. The act of putting pen to paper can also be therapeutic, offering a mindful respite from the constant screen time and digital distractions. Plus, in an age of emails and texts, a handwritten note or letter carries an emotional weight and sentimentality that digital communication often lacks. 

Sometimes, though, people feel self-conscious about their handwriting. If that resonates with you, here are my top three tips for writing in fluid, pretty cursive:

1️⃣ Use a pen with smooth ink flow (in this video, I’m using a Pilot Falcon fountain pen; but I often use Pentel Touch or Pilot G2 05 gel pens).

2️⃣ Practice regularly with guided worksheets (TPK has a *fabulous* — and rigorous — elegant cursive worksheet; link in profile).

3️⃣ Analyze and adjust your grip and posture for comfort. A relaxed grip is key!

#CursiveHandwriting #HandwritingTips #CalligraphyLove #CursivePractice #HandwritingMatters #CursiveWriting #Penmanship #HandwritingHelp #WritingJourney #ImproveYourHandwriting #HandwritingGoals #ScriptLove #CursiveGoals #WriteBetter #ModernCalligraphy #WritingTips #HandLettering #LetteringLove #CursiveScript #HandwritingImprovement #ScriptPractice #HandwritingCoach #LoveToWrite #HandwritingSkills #Scripting #CursiveMagic #WriteDaily #HandwritingPassion #ElegantScript #ScriptTransformations”
👻 Is Halloween on your radar yet? If yes, consi 👻 Is Halloween on your radar yet? If yes, consider sending cards or making delightfully creepy artwork to start celebrating! Follow the link in my profile for Halloween inspiration, including free tutorials and worksheets + information about TPK’s premium artistic Halloween resources. 

This is a time lapse video of the trumpet vine sugar skull illustration tutorial from TPK’s “Halloween Fun Art and Calligraphy Worksheet” — which includes an optional instructional video component! I’ve included traceable templates to ensure that your illustrated skull looks gorgeous every time. 💀🌹

#HalloweenInspiration #CreepyArtwork #HalloweenCards #ArtisticHalloween #HalloweenFun #CalligraphyWorksheets #HalloweenCalligraphy #SugarSkullArt #TrumpetVine #IllustrationTutorial #HalloweenCrafts #SpookyArt #OctoberCrafts #DIYHalloween #HalloweenArtProjects #SkullIllustration #HalloweenCountdown #SpookySeason #ArtisticResources #TraceableTemplates #ArtTutorials #CreepyCreations #HalloweenCreatives #SpookySketches #HalloweenDIY #SkullArt #CelebrateHalloween #HalloweenLovers #FallCrafting #GhoulishGraphics
Last week, we went to a party where @facefiesta (L Last week, we went to a party where @facefiesta (Leah Reddell) was painting faces and giving henna tattoos. 👩‍🎨 I’ve been vaguely aware of henna and its intricate patterns for a while now, but had never seen it in action. I instantly fell in love and was so excited when Leah let me acquire three henna cones from her! 

Since we had friends and family visiting this weekend for my son’s birthday party, I painted five henna tattoos. The one in this reel is my very favorite: a masculine sleeve full of geometry and contrast. My friend, the “canvas”, has been applying coconut oil to this pattern like crazy to ensure that it lasts a long time (I believe 1-3 weeks is standard).

Of course, I’ve since written to Leah and asked her to sell me 10 more tubes. 🙈 I adore this stuff and can’t wait to doodle on my own arm! And I know that at many family gatherings to come, my loved ones will ask for tattoos. 

If you’re in the Boulder/Denver area, Leah sells henna cones! Outside of this area, I’m not sure where to get them — but that’s knowledge that I’m positive is easily procured with an internet search. 🔎 Happy drawing!

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Ink spatters and smudges are the woooorst. The goo Ink spatters and smudges are the woooorst. The good news, though, is that they can be fixed — at least somewhat. Here’s the hobby knife technique that I generally use to make my mistakes unnoticeable. It’s not a back-to-original-condition repair, but it usually works just fine!

For four more project-saving techniques, visit the link in my profile!

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When life throws us curves, sometimes the best thi When life throws us curves, sometimes the best thing we can do is lose ourselves in the therapeutic act of creating. 🌼 Crafting a sympathy card is as much for the sender as it is for the recipient. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and send out warmth into the universe. Dive into this serene DIY sympathy card tutorial on The Postman’s Knock, and let the process be a healing and grounding experience for you. Whether you’re dealing with your own grief or hoping to comfort another, every stroke of the pen and brush becomes an act of love and understanding. Find the full tutorial link in profile.

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Everyone — and I mean EVERYONE — starts of as Everyone — and I mean EVERYONE — starts of as a beginner, no matter what you’ve set your sights on learning. Calligraphy is no exception! The trick to sticking with it is to love what you’re doing and celebrate the small victories every step of the way. 🥳

To see several of my before and after comparisons, visit the link in my profile. Don’t forget to vote in the Improvement Contest, too, to choose which TPK reader has improved in their art/calligraphy/lettering journey the most! Contest details can also be found by following the link in my profile.

Keep up the good work. After several sessions of joyful practice, I promise you’ll start to see some fabulous improvement! ✍️

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The backs of envelopes need love, too! In fact, it The backs of envelopes need love, too! In fact, it could be argued that the back of an envelope gives you a better canvas than the front because nothing has to be written on the back of an envelope. It’s just blank space that will surprise and delight when utilized to its full potential. 

In this video, I’m making a gold flourished raccoon to make the back of an envelope literally shine.   I used the traceable template + the instructions from TPK’s Limited Edition Woodland Creatures Calligraphy Flourishing Worksheet — available this week (link in profile) — and enjoyed a relaxing few minutes listening to a good podcast and getting some quality calligraphy practice in. At the end, my loops and swirls came together to make an eye-catching creature!

There’s no downside to making a project like this. First, you get to jazz up the back of an envelope, which benefits your recipient. Second, you get to hone your calligraphy skills in an engaging and fun way. Let me emphasize: you don’t have to make boring calligraphy drills if that doesn’t gel with you. You’ll only stick with calligraphy if your practice is fun and just the right amount of challenging! 
  If you’d like to learn how to flourish this raccoon (plus an owl, a squirrel, and a fox), check out TPK’s worksheet set by visiting the link in my profile. You’ll be glad you did! 

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SERIOUSLY gorgeous bookmark … I’m working on t SERIOUSLY gorgeous bookmark ... I’m working on the opposite side today, which features a calligraphy quote. My upcoming book — available holiday season 2024 — will include a tutorial over how to make this eye-catching piece, but for now, you can use the filigree leaves tutorial on the TPK Blog to learn how to create filigree leaf. 🍂 Check out the link in my profile to find that tutorial!

#diybookmark #bookmark #finetec #metallicwatercolor #watercolorart #plantart #botanicaldrawing #illustration #drawing #leafart #goldwatercolor #pointedpen #penandinkdrawing #bookart #colirofinetec #nikkognib #watercolorbookmarks #metallicart #botanicalillustrations #finetecpaints #goldleafart #inkandwatercolor #bookloversart #nibdrawing #coliroart #natureinspiredart #botanicalbookmarks #metallicflorals #inkedbotanicals #gildedart
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