Throughout my years of having this website, I’ve heard from many people who have decided to learn calligraphy. I’ve noticed that, in general, the motivation behind their learning can be attributed to one (or more) of six reasons. I find that to be very interesting, and a reminder that we’re all not so different! Today, I’d like to share those reasons with you.
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This thank you card tutorial, based on a Mexican Talavera tile design, is one of my favorites on the TPK blog because of its vibrant color scheme. The card only uses two colors — brown and turquoise — but the different values of those colors add a lot of visual interest. If you feel intimidated by blending watercolors, set that fear aside for this post! I will teach you exactly how to blend the two tones, and I promise that you can do it. Here are the steps for making this card:
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2017 was a fun and artistic year for this website (and, in effect, for me)! Creative calligraphy drills came on the scene, we explored calligraphy medallions, and children’s broad-tipped markers found a new use. Don’t remember some of those posts? No worries! A vast amount of articles live here on the TPK blog, and it’s inevitable that you may have missed a few. If that’s the case, I’ve got a summary of the top 10 blog posts of 2017 for you. Let’s start at 10 and work our way down!
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“Creativity” means different things to different people. Everyone, however, can agree on a common factor: the positive emotional release that creativity provides. In this post, you’ll find five creative goals to work toward this year. You can pick and choose which ones suit you, and perhaps integrate those goals in your 2018 goal list!
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I make a goal sheet around this time every single year. I find a prominent place for my goal sheet as soon as I finish it, and seeing it every day helps me to focus on meeting my goals! If you enjoy using this time of year to make goals, too, then I hope that you’ll enjoy the free flourished goal sheet offered in today’s blog post. You can scroll down for more information and a download link!
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If learning calligraphy is one of your main goals for this year, first of all — awesome! Secondly, I’ll tell you right now that the secret is consistent practice. Just like last year, you’re going to be busy this year, and calligraphy practice may fall to the wayside. Follow these sneaky tips, though, and you’ll be able keep on writing!
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Once you discover watercolor calligraphy, a whole new door to creativity will open! All of a sudden, you can create calligraphy or lettering in any color. When you travel, you no longer have to risk wardrobe-ruining ink spills! You just put a palette and a dip pen in your bag, and you’re all set to go. Despite its advantages, though, watercolor calligraphy isn’t without its quirks. Here are seven tips to help you navigate the dip pen and a watercolor palette like a pro!
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When you first decide to learn calligraphy, you’ll find that the internet is rife with assumptions about what you already know. Many articles assume that you know about calligraphy nibs when, in fact, many people don’t realize that there’s a difference between any two given nibs. In this blog post, we’ll examine a few pointed pen calligraphy nibs, including where to get them and what to use them for.
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2017 is quickly coming to a close, and I want to wrap it up on a nice note by conducting a few giveaways! Your readership and support makes TPK possible, and I hope that this post shows you how much that I appreciate it. Really: thanks for using the calligraphy worksheets, leaving kind comments on posts, staying in touch on social media, and/or reading my ramblings … it means a lot!
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Half of my family lives in the US (where Hernán and I are), and the other half lives in Peru. That means that we do some serious traveling for the holidays, and I’ve learned to travel smart! Today, I’ll share the recipe for the perfect calligraphy travel kit … one that’s worthy of making it to South America and back without a hitch.
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