Want to take your calligraphy skills from practice pages to practical pieces? Keep reading for my best tips for developing your lettering inspiration into finished calligraphy artwork. … More Tips for Creating Your First Calligraphy Art Piece
An acquaintance said to me recently, “you know, for being a calligrapher, and doing what you do, your handwriting sure is hard to read.”
In late May of 2023, I attended my first ever calligraphy retreat with the Calligraphic Society of Arizona. It was the first … More Calligraphy Retreat
Centering text is hard. The hints I’m about to share will help you to … More 3 Tips for Centering Text
In the pursuit of learning calligraphy , we sometimes overlook the importance of letter and word spacing. This invisible tool is . . . … More Calligraphy Letter and Word Spacing
June Burnett from the Calligraphic Society of Arizona shared these vintage Soennecken Nibs with me at our January Meeting. A former calligrapher donated lots of their supplies to the guild. … More Writing with Vintage Soennecken Nibs
Live calligraphy at a Luxury Wedding Planner Event? Yes please! Read all about Renee penning names in gold ink at Engage!22 Dove Mountain. … More Engage!22 Live Calligraphy Event
2022 helped me narrow down my services and expand my calligraphy community. I also created a road map and a strong foundation for growth. Here’s a look at how my … More 2022 Year in Review
Are these calligraphy myths preventing you from learning? Think you need beautiful penmanship before you start calligraphy? You don’t. Think you need nice pens and inks to write beautifully? You … More 4 Myths about Being Good at Calligraphy
A quiet but useful skill in calligraphy is how to fix calligraphy mistakes. Setting up a project and a page for a final piece takes a considerable amount of time. … More How to Fix Calligraphy Mistakes