A Better Pen Hold for Better Calligraphy
Using a firm pen hold to write hurts after a while. The tension isn’t only the hand either — usually when the writing hand hurts, so do the neck and … Continue reading A Better Pen Hold for Better Calligraphy
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Calligraphy Layout for Quality Compositions
A book I made recently inspired this article for calligraphy layout tips. Or rather, a mistake I made in my composition inspired this post. If you’ve been practicing calligraphy for … Continue reading Calligraphy Layout for Quality Compositions
Quick Dry Brush Calligraphy Tutorial
Here’s a little dry brush calligraphy tutorial I contributed to the Calligraphic Society of Arizona. Our guild created an e-mail series called “Ink-spirations” to keep each other inspired and creative … Continue reading Quick Dry Brush Calligraphy Tutorial
Threshold Calligraphy for Yoga Oasis
“Friend, our closeness is this: anywhere you put your foot, feel me in the firmness under you.” –Rumi
Pay Attention to These 4 Things for Better Calligraphy
Item #1 might surprise you.
What I Wish I’d Known When Starting Calligraphy
I share what I wish I’d known when I got serious about pursuing calligraphy in order to support you and the success of your calligraphy practice.
Common Calligraphy Problems
Here are a few points those new to calligraphy seem to struggle with. I know that learning calligraphy is a slow and intensive process.
Calligraphy Practice Supplies
This article is geared toward the aspiring calligrapher, someone inspired by letters but unsure about where to begin. I will go over materials and information I suggest to those looking to begin with calligraphy.