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”

Tips for lefties: Advice from five 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 ~ ~ ~ Hello, my left-handed calligraphers! Your voices have been heard. I have tapped into the creative brains of five fellow left-handed calligraphers to bring you their best tips, advice, and recommendationsContinueContinue reading “Tips for lefties: Advice from five left-handed calligraphers”

How to apply pressure when creating brush calligraphy

When it comes to brush calligraphy, it’s important to really understand what is meant by “pressure.” Many tutorials and tips (mine included) emphasize the use of varying amounts of pressure, but what exactly is pressure? How do you create it? How do you control it? Can you apply the wrong pressure? What is pressure? Pressure isContinueContinue reading “How to apply pressure when creating brush calligraphy”