February
With the start of a new month, comes a fun page filled with variations for writing February in pointed pen calligraphy! These styles are based on scripts from yesteryear – those of Copperplate and Spencerian. I mixed gouache to create pretty colors or bright pink and purple. If you’re new to gouache, I recommend Winsor […] Read More
Thanksgiving Day
On this Thanksgiving Day, we give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1 A practical way to show one’s gratitude is with a handwritten note. How to get started? Begin by writing “thank you for______” and share how you have enjoyed the gift, why you like it, […] Read More
Practicing Spencerian Script
When it comes to learning a traditional hand, I have found that “copy work” is helpful. This is where you place an example on your desk, and then do your best to copy it (no tracing, just look, study, and try to write exactly what you see). Having scripts from the original masters is so […] Read More
Hello November!
We’ve said our goodbyes to October, and now it’s November! One of the things I love most about calligraphy is the variation. It seems like you never run out of ways and styles of writing. Here’s November, written in several different ways, from traditional to modern to flourished. Note the various starting positions on the […] Read More
Holiday Workshop!
I’m so excited about this upcoming fall workshop. We’ll be meeting November 2nd for all things festive for the holidays! This workshop is perfect for anyone who loves to create, and you do not need any prior experience in calligraphy. We’ll be learning faux calligraphy, hand drawn letters that resemble calligraphy. We’ll be using markers […] Read More
Calligraphy on dark colored paper
Dark colored paper is not only great for practicing on, it’s also beautiful for projects. Recently I participated in an envelope exchange, and I addressed my blue envelopes in white ink. If this is something you’re interested in trying, then I hope the instructions in my post are helpful for you! Dr. Ph Martin’s Bleed […] Read More
Getting Started in Calligraphy
Pointed pen calligraphy is a beautiful form of art! With hand lettering classes on the rise, and the abundance of colored markers with flexible tips, many are now interested in pursuing this style of calligraphy! My mom introduced me to Italic calligraphy which uses a broad edged pen, and I enjoyed that immensely as a […] Read More
Modern vs Traditional
Modern hand lettering has become popular, and I’m sharing a few tips for writing in a more modern style using your pointed pen. I’ll always recommend starting with a traditional hand before trying your own thing! Having the foundation of a classic, timeless letterform is so important. So, take time to study Copperplate or Spencerian […] Read More