Okay, they aren’t really secrets. But there are 9 very important things you need to know when it comes to learning brush calligraphy and that is your 9 basic strokes. These 9 strokes form the foundation of most script alphabets so… You need to know them!...
Yep, brush lettering can be learnt on a budget — if you can stay on it! Earlier in this series*, I mentioned how easy it is to get carried away by #allthethings on social media, when the truth is you don’t really need much for lettering. Want to know exactly what you...
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’ve been lettering a while. You can make thin upstrokes and thick downstrokes. But somehow… your calligraphy feels off. You can’t seem to make your calligraphy perfect — and you can’t pinpoint what’s...
Have you ever wanted to paint or letter but just felt… stuck? That, my friend, is a creative block. You know you can do it. You just feel really ‘meh’ about it! It isn’t a fun place for any creative to be, so today, I’m sharing 5 things I do whenever I’m stuck. I call...
Aren’t upstrokes what we love and hate, and love to hate, and hate to love? — it’s a confusing relationship as we struggle to get the perfect thin upstroke. But don’t worry, I’m here to make it slightly easier for you with a few quick tips! PRACTICE IS KEY FOR THIN...
