If you’ve been lettering for a while, you’ve probably tried adding shadows and highlights to your lettering to give it a pop and some 3D magic. It’s one — well, two! — of the things that can easily add a little pizzazz to your lettering. So...
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!...
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...
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...
With so many people wanting to get in on this lettering business~ I thought it’d be right to do a Lettering for Beginners series so… This is Part 1! Today, we’re talking myths — or lies — that you’ve heard about lettering that may be holding you back from jumping into...
Lettering is great — you learn how to write beautifully. But then what? Instead of letting it be a white elephant, there are some very practical ways to incorporate lettering in your life, and that’s the whole point of this post. Here are 6 brush letter art...
