Basic strokes are the building blocks of your brush calligraphy foundation. Not flourishes, not design, not even letters. It's all about the basic strokes. Over the next couple of weeks, I will be devoting one blog post (and video!) for each of the basic strokes you need to master as a brush calligrapher. Let's startContinue reading "Basic brush calligraphy strokes: The entrance/exit stroke"
Transitioning from thick to thin strokes
Mastering when and how to transitioning your brush calligraphy stroke from thick to thin can be extremely frustrating. Trust me, I know. I know because I was there just over a year ago. And honestly, I still struggle with this skill even now. But the good news is, you get to hear my best tips IContinue reading "Transitioning from thick to thin strokes"
Why you should focus on the direction your brush pen faces
In previous posts, I gave overviews of how to hold the brush pen and the angle at which you should hold it. I explained that the key to writing with the brush pen is to focus on the angle of pen to the page, and that you shouldn't hold the pen upright. But I didn't tell you the full story.Continue reading "Why you should focus on the direction your brush pen faces"
Pieces Calligraphy 