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5 Tips for Creating Left-Handed Calligraphy (From a Lefty!)

March 24, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 28 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Guest Post· Oblique Pen Holders· Straight Pen Holders

My name is Elisabeth, and I’m writing this post to help you learn more about left-handed calligraphy. I have loved playing with different hand-written fonts ever since I was very young. As a result, I constantly changed my handwriting throughout my childhood, and I doodled nonstop in my notebooks. I was fascinated with the precision and execution of handwriting. At one point, my great-aunt purchased me a calligraphy kit for Italic hand (which uses a broad-edge nib). I immediately tried the kit when I received it; to my dismay, all I could manage were a few chicken scratches of ink. No matter what I tried, or how I maneuvered my hand, I couldn’t get anything written.
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Galaxy Effect Watercolor Art Tutorial – Guest Post by Gaby Friedman

March 21, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 25 Comments
Guest Post· Inspiration· Tutorials· Wall Art· Watercolor Tutorials

Artist Gaby Friedman’s artwork has a beautiful, vibrant quality to it. It’s the kind of art that catches your eye and appeals to your imagination! When I discovered that Gaby was willing to write a watercolor art tutorial for TPK, I was so glad. Finally — you’ll get a break from my rambling and get to hear from someone else! 😉 I couldn’t be happier with the simple but lovely watercolor art tutorial that Gaby provided me with to share with you, and I know you’ll love it, too. Without further ado, I’ll turn you over to Gaby:
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All About Watercolor Paints – Guest Post by Greenleaf & Blueberry

November 1, 2014 by Lindsey Bugbee 51 Comments
Guest Post· Inspiration· Interviews· Merchandise

{Lindsey’s Intro:} If you have read this blog for any length of time, you must have noticed my affection for using watercolors. I think watercolor is just about the best medium out there because it’s easy to work with, forgiving when the artist makes messes up, and renders beautiful results. Yet if you ask me anything about actual watercolors, my knowledge is very limited. I just buy them. Sure, I’ve tried Googling “watercolor paints”, but the chemistry behind them — I’m very sorry to say — was a little too boring for my taste. Until today. Meet Jessica: she’s going to teach you all about watercolors, and I guarantee you’re going to like it.
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Simple Watercolor Illustration Tutorial

June 21, 2014 by Lindsey Bugbee 13 Comments
Free Printables· Guest Post· Tutorials· Wall Art

By and large, the coolest thing about having this blog is getting to connect with creative people. It opens up a whole world of opportunity to expose myself to incredible talent, whether it comes from Germany, Italy, or places closer to {my} home, like New Mexico! Today’s blog post comes to you from illustrator Zakkiya Hamza in Qatar.
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Watercolor + Calligraphy Desktop Wallpaper

June 4, 2014 by Lindsey Bugbee 8 Comments
Calligraphy· Free Printables· Guest Post· Interviews· Printable Goodies

A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to stumble across Posta Via Gufo, the calligraphy-centric blog of a gifted artist named Gioia. I really enjoy Gioia’s blog and work, and I reached out to her hoping she would be willing to share something on the TPK blog. Much to my delight, she agreed! The result of her generosity is this amazing desktop wallpaper, which she created using watercolor and her original calligraphy. You can use this background on your phone, computer, or even just print it out and hang it on the wall.
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