How to use the Tombow dual brush pen for brush calligraphy

If you follow me on Instagram, you are well aware of my love for Tombows. I created this post (with a video at the end!) as an overview of the Tombow Dual Brush Pen. The reason it is called a “dual” brush pen, is because on one end, there is a flexible tip… I useContinueContinue reading “How to use the Tombow dual brush pen for brush calligraphy”

5 reasons you should take a calligraphy class

Why should you pay for a class when there are books, YouTube tutorials, and blogs for cheaper (or free)? I wondered the same thing myself. When I first wanted to formally learn calligraphy, I thought it was easy enough to pick up a book and teach myself. I don’t know about you, but I am very unsuccessfulContinueContinue reading “5 reasons you should take a calligraphy class”

How I learned calligraphy

How did I first learn calligraphy? First, I took classes. Then, I connected with the online calligraphy community. And now, I continue to soak in every bit of calligraphy, lettering, or other related-artistic tidbit I can get my hands on… My 1st calligraphy class  In September 2014, I took a local formal brush calligraphy class withContinueContinue reading “How I learned calligraphy”