One of the coolest things you can make with a pointed pen isn’t a letter or a word — it’s a piece of artwork. With TPK’s newest worksheet, you’ll learn how to build a stunning flourished parrot, one step at a time.
There’s something about a flourished motif that naturally draws people in. When you display calligraphy artwork—whether it’s on your fridge, a bulletin board, or framed on a wall—it invites curiosity and closer looks. Beyond being beautiful to admire, though, calligraphy artwork is incredibly satisfying to create. Today, I’m excited to introduce the Perched Parrot Dual Calligraphy Artwork + Drill Worksheet, a resource designed to help you build your skills while creating something beautiful.
A parrot felt like the perfect subject for this month’s Premium worksheet — playful, intricate, and tropical. When I was brainstorming motifs for the worksheet, The White Lotus was just wrapping up, and vivid, beachy scenes were still fresh in my mind. Between that and a general longing for a bit of color and warmth, a flourished parrot felt like the right choice. After a few pencil drafts and some experimenting with layouts, the final design came together.
If you’re looking for a challenge, this parrot worksheet is a great one to try. It’s probably the most advanced drill currently available on TPK, but I promise that it’s very doable if you take it step by step! Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you’re working through it:
You can choose to print the entire worksheet or just reference the first four pages (the instructions) on your computer or tablet. Printing the last two pages is essential, though! Page 5 gives you targeted exercises to practice key strokes from the parrot design, while page 6 lets you practice flourishing the entire parrot from start to finish.
Once you feel confident with your practice, the goal is to flourish the parrot independently on a separate sheet of paper. 80# drawing paper (affiliate link) works great, or for an extra challenge, you can try handmade cotton or watercolor paper.
I hope you enjoy working through this worksheet as much as I enjoyed putting it together. It’s this month’s freebie for TPK Premium members — designed to give you a creative challenge, a chance to slow down, and something beautiful to show for your efforts. If you have any questions as you work through it, feel free to send me an email or save your questions for one of May’s Zoom coffee dates — I’m always delighted to help.
Warmly,
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