Category: Calligraphy
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31 days of brush calligraphy (#youtober series)
Hey friend! WOW, it’s been way too long. I’d go on and on about what I’ve been up to (which include launching my first full-length online course and having my 3rd baby, within the same month!), but I’m too excited to just cut to the chase. Here’s the latest and most exciting project I’m working…
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I’m teaching at the Modern Calligraphy Summit 2.0!
Well, hello there!!! I’m dusting off the blog after months. Whoo hoo! First off, HI! *waves frantically, jumping up and down*… I miss you all and am grateful for all the kind comments and emails you continue to send me! and second… I have exciting news… I’m teaching at the Modern Calligraphy Summit 2.0! What is MCS…
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Brush Calligraphy Workshops in Sacramento, California
Well, hello there! It has been a while since I took a break from blogging/YouTubing. While it has been quiet here on the blog, I have been avidly working on putting together more in-person workshops. These workshops are right here in my hometown, Sacramento, California. They are four-hours long and designed to give you a…
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Be right back!
Friends! I will be taking a short break from my usual weekly blogging and YouTubing. Your suggestions for future posts, questions, and inquiries have not been forgotten. In fact, I have written them all down and cannot wait to get you your answers. I simply want to postpone my promises of more content instead of breaking…
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My first workshop!
Hello, friends! This week, I am taking a break from the usual Sunday tutorial, tip, or how-to post… My excitement is too much to bear! After months of blogging, YouTubing, and Instagramming, I will be hosting my very first in-person workshop! Being able to teach you face-to-face and provide in-depth, one-on-one instruction will make a…
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How to improve thin upstrokes
While I have discussed thin upstrokes in previous blog posts and videos, I’ve gotten a lot more questions recently about thin upstrokes on my blog, on Instagram, and my YouTube channel. Many of you have asked me for tips on improving the thin upstroke, why your thin upstrokes do not seem thin enough, and how…
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Improve your letters by practicing with two different colors
Over the past few weeks, I started this habit of using two different brush pen colors to demonstrate how I connect basic strokes to form letters. I used this method in a couple of videos on my YouTube channel, in videos and photos I posted on Instagram, and here on the blog. The feedback I have…
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3 tips for connecting basic strokes to form letters
For the past eight weeks, we’ve reviewed and practiced the basic strokes every brush calligrapher should know. Once you master the basic strokes, you are ready to form letters. Read on to learn about three key aspects to connecting basic strokes when forming letters.
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In my toolbox: A review of five brush calligraphy pens
Having the right tools can make all the difference in your brush calligraphy journey. It’s important to find the brush pen or set of pens that you feel comfortable with, understand how to use, and enjoy. You don’t need a hundred pens, or even ten. You just need one or two, maybe three, that are your “go-to”…
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A year of brush calligraphy: 10 things I’ve learned
What a year it has been. 2015. The year I started “really” doing brush calligraphy. I say “really” because my first experience with the brush calligraphy pen was more than a year ago. However, it wasn’t until January 2015 that I really got serious and passionate about the brush pen. Fitting for my first post…
Pieces Calligraphy 