You’ve probably noticed by now that I love to do modern calligraphy with brush pens and markers, and I think they are fantastic for those just starting out - I share my recommendations for beginners here. Today, I’m sharing my personal favorite brush pens and markers. Some will be repeats of my beginner’s list - … Continue reading My Favorite Brush Pens and Markers for Modern Calligraphy
Watercolor is my favorite medium currently, and it’s been that way for a few years now. I love the myriad colors of paint available, the beautiful and natural bleeds you can create, and the flowy and intentionally-messy-looking outcome. So today, I’m sharing my favorite supplies! L-R: Canson Mix Media paper, water brush, round paintbrush, Brea … Continue reading My Favorite Watercolor Calligraphy Supplies
At the time I’m publishing this post, we’re in a pandemic, which is finding many of us unemployed and spending more time at home. While there’s no better time to start a new hobby, they can be expensive and add up quickly. I’ve rounded up five crafting hobbies with low startup costs that you can … Continue reading Five Affordable Crafting Hobbies Under $30 to Start Today
Learning anything new is really about trial and error, emphasis on the ‘error’. And while experience is the best teacher, I also think it is important for us to share our mistakes and advice, especially when avoiding a mistake can save you money and/or time. Here are some mistakes that I have made while learning … Continue reading Modern Calligraphy Mistakes I’ve Made So You Don’t Make Them Too
I touched on this in a prior post and felt it warranted more detail. The right paper is just as important as the right pen when it comes to mastering modern calligraphy - and when it comes to finished products. For this post, though, I am focusing on my favorite papers to use for practice. … Continue reading Best Paper for Modern Calligraphy Practice
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