Not all brush pens are created equal. Yes, they allow you to write brush calligraphy. But they are all different in their own way. From the look and feel of the pen itself, the sharpness, flexibility, and stroke width of the tip, and even the shade and amount of ink that spills out – these differences contribute toContinue reading “A comparison of my favorite brush calligraphy pens”
Category Archives: Beginner Tips
How to hold the brush calligraphy pen
Maintaining control over your brush pen is crucial when first learning brush calligraphy. However, it can be a challenge figuring out how to best hold the pen, control your movement, and position your body, arms, and hands. The hardest part is finding what works best for you. Even after I share with you how I holdContinue reading “How to hold the brush calligraphy pen”
Improve your brush calligraphy by practicing thin and thick strokes
The variation of thick and thin strokes truly define calligraphy. It is important to practice these different strokes and understand how they connect to form each letter. This is advice I am sharing with you that I wish I could have embraced better when I first started. When I first started doing calligraphy, I wanted to hurry upContinue reading “Improve your brush calligraphy by practicing thin and thick strokes”
Pieces Calligraphy 