Corner and border designs can elevate a project from ordinary to eye-catching. If you’re ever working on a paper project that lacks “oomph”, try putting a design in all four corners, connect them, and see what happens! More often than not, border designs direct the eye to a spotlight center element while adding artistic value to a piece.
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This article is a sequel to Painting with Watercolors for Beginners. If you have not yet read Painting with Watercolors for Beginners post, give it a look! If you feel like you have a decent handle on the basics, keep reading!
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Before I started writing this article, I decided to conduct some online research on painting with watercolors for beginners. That way, I reasoned, I wouldn’t gloss over any points, and I could craft an altogether better post. And … holy moly. I personally use watercolors all the time, and the information I found on Google overwhelmed me. After reading too many “information overload” articles, I threw up my hands and decided to go rogue. In this post, you’ll find the simple points that I think are important if you’re trying your hand at watercolors for the first time.
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I have posted my fair share of card tutorials on this Blog … and I can’t admit to all of them being quick. I know that you don’t always have time to painstakingly hand-letter a message, paint dozens of tiny leaves, or commit to making scores of parallel lines! Next time you find yourself on a tight creation deadline, try this quick watercolor and calligraphy balloon birthday card tutorial. Its versatility and simple technique makes it the perfect card for anyone’s special day!
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People often assume that calligraphy and handwriting are synonymous, but they’re not. In general, calligraphy is comprised of stylized, embellished letters — it’s more art than writing. Conversely, handwriting refers to the style and technique that you use for everyday jotting. Handwriting needs to be quicker and more casual than calligraphy. While everyone has their own personal handwriting style, there’s always room for improvement! In this article, you’ll find eight tips to help you improve your handwriting in video and written form — plus a free worksheet.
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