Count on me like 1,2,3
This week I shared quite a bit regarding writing numbers in calligraphy over on my Instagram account. I tend to keep my numbers more simple, as less can be more. If a 1 could be mistaken for a 7, know that you might end up with postal delays. There are some pretty ways to flourish […] Read More
Never Stop Learning
“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” ―John Wooden I’m writing this post, not as someone who knows it all, but as someone who realizes the importance of learning, and never stopping! In the world of calligraphy there are local guilds, international organizations, conferences, and classes to be a part of, […] Read More
Envelope Guidesheet for pointed pen addressing
When it comes to addressing envelopes, every calligrapher as their own special tricks! Some prefer to address in a flush-left manner, this way you don’t have to be concerned about centering. Another way is more modern… you don’t have a base line and the letters are written in a curved/wavy style. I tend to prefer […] Read More
Private penmanship classes
I am so excited about this new opportunity to teach my love of beautiful handwriting! Rather than focus on actual calligraphy as my other workshops do, we will study the forms that make these pretty letters. The ideal student should already know how to read and write. I am offering private classes in the Valley […] Read More
The end of the alphabet…
If you’ve been following along on my Instagram account {@jennifercalligrapher} then you will know that we’ve completed the alphabet! It’s been such a great journey. Give me a follow to see all the letters. If I could sit down and talk with you about calligraphy, I’d encourage you to practice a little each day, even […] Read More
Step by step calligraphy
Sharing a couple more recent pictures from my Instagram account, which you should follow btw! Words of advice I’d offer to a student of calligraphy- go slow. Take your time to achieve a proper pen grip. Pay attention to spacing and shading. Do warm-up exercises. If you’re able to join your local calligraphy guide and/or […] Read More
Mother’s day!
All that I am, I owe to my mother – Abraham Lincoln Just a bit of pretty pointed pen calligraphy, with step by step instructions for just how to write it! I originally wrote this using guidelines. It looked stiff to me, so I did away with them, and wrote free-handed. This makes the script […] Read More