Beginner Tips – Page 6 – Pieces Calligraphy

The reason you should focus on the thin stroke, but not the hairline

Over the past few weeks, you have seen the importance of holding the pen at an angle and practicing how to exert pressure to achieve those thin strokes in brush calligraphy. But you might still struggle with the fact that your thin strokes do not exactly resemble a hairline. In fact, you may be complaining thatContinueContinue reading “The reason you should focus on the thin stroke, but not the hairline”

Can lefties do calligraphy? (Plus 7 things you should know as a left-handed calligrapher)

Part 1: Meet the lefties | Part 2: Best grips for lefties | Part 3: Best tools for lefties | Part 4: 7 Tips for Lefties ~ ~ ~ You have met my lefty calligrapher friends. You heard their recommendations on how to grip your pen and the best calligraphy tools for left-handers. But can lefties really do calligraphy? The short answer, YES!!!ContinueContinue reading “Can lefties do calligraphy? (Plus 7 things you should know as a left-handed calligrapher)”

Best grips for left-handed calligraphers

Part 1: Meet the lefties | Part 2: Best grips for lefties | Part 3: Best tools for lefties | Part 4: 7 tips for left-handed calligraphers ~ ~ ~ We certainly live in a right-handed world. In general, only 10% of the world population is left-handed! While I am right-handed myself, many of you have requested tips for lefties.ContinueContinue reading “Best grips for left-handed calligraphers”