The number one question I am asked about brush calligraphy is: What supplies does a beginner need to get started? My answer: All you need to get started with brush calligraph is a brush pen and some paper. Really! That’s it. Yes, you can get more fancy and throw in some other supplies, such as rulers,ContinueContinue reading “Beginner supplies for brush calligraphy”
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Make your brush calligraphy strokes thinner
Calligraphy is defined by its distinct thick and thin strokes. It can be a challenge achieving the proper variation in stroke thickness, especially when first learning any form of calligraphy and getting used to the required tools, hand and body positioning, and technique. When first learning brush calligraphy, you want to establish a solid foundationContinueContinue reading “Make your brush calligraphy strokes thinner”
A comparison of my favorite brush calligraphy pens
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 toContinueContinue reading “A comparison of my favorite brush calligraphy pens”
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