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The three project suggestions in today’s article will inspire you to use crowquill nibs to write letters, make sketches, and dive into the world of crosshatching! You’ll also have the chance to win a crowquill nib as part of TPK’s latest giveaway.
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Illustrating lace isn’t as simple as, say, drawing stick figures. BUT, I can promise you that if you have a writing utensil handy and a chunk of time to spare, you can learn how to draw lace beautifully
This tutorial combines a little bit of watercolor, a smidge of illustration, and a pinch of calligraphy to make a spectacular, retro-esque thank you card. (Be sure to read to the bottom for a special weekend bundle!)
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A thoughtful postage stamp collage elevates any envelope. In today’s article, we’ll explore how to source and arrange vintage postage stamps to make for one-of-a kind mail!
A vintage banner illustration gives any project an elegant feel! Today, I’ll walk you through how to draw a gorgeous embellished banner with the help of a free printable.
Lindsey Bugbee
designer + illustrator + calligrapher
The Postman’s Knock is a blog focused on teaching creative techniques and offering guides to learning modern calligraphy and illustration. I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy writing it!
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