Summer’s End

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The month of August is here, and with it, the ending of a most unusual summer! Despite the drastic changes in our day to day life, we can be certain God is still on the throne. We can be grateful for our blessings and joys. We can face tomorrow because He holds the future. I […] Read More

Thank a Vet

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“Veterans know better than anyone else the price of freedom, for they’ve suffered the scars of war. We can offer them no better tribute than to protect what they have won for us.” ~Ronald Reagan Last night I sat at my desk with watercolor paper and paints, mixing colors to create a camo-themed piece in […] Read More

Getting Started in Calligraphy

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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

Count on me like 1,2,3

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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

August!

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It’s a new month, and I can’t believe summer is nearly over. Today I’m sharing three ways to write the word August. I’m using a Moblique penholder, Nikko G nib, black sumi ink, and my favorite lined Rhodia tablet! (click through to purchase) Have fun giving these a try! Read More

Never Stop Learning

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“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