Tag: learning calligraphy
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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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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…
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5 reasons you should master basic brush calligraphy strokes
Happy Holidays! It has been lovely spending time with family and friends. I wish you all the same. The past eight weeks, I have shared with you the basic strokes every brush calligrapher should know. From the entrance stroke to the full pressure stroke, you learned how to create each basic stroke, the letters they are…
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Basic brush calligraphy strokes: The full pressure stroke
Welcome to Part 8 of my Basic Brush Calligraphy Strokes series! So far, we have reviewed the: Entrance Stroke Underturn Stroke Overturn Stroke Compound Curve Oval Ascending stem loop Descending stem loop Before you get started, be sure to familiarize yourself with these previous posts: Brush pens recommended for beginners Holding your brush pen properly Facing…
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Basic brush calligraphy strokes: The descending stem loop (plus a FREE worksheet and a giveaway!)
Hi there! Before we jump into week 7’s basic stroke, I have two fabulous things to share: Free downloadable alphabet and basic stroke worksheet: My first worksheet is now available for you to download for free! You’ll find all of the basic strokes of this series, my lowercase alphabet, and practice sheets with two different sized…
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Basic brush calligraphy strokes: The ascending stem loop
Welcome to Part 6 of my Basic Brush Calligraphy Strokes series! So far, we have reviewed the: Entrance Stroke Underturn Stroke Overturn Stroke Compound Curve Oval Before you get started, be sure to familiarize yourself with these previous posts: Brush pens recommended for beginners Holding your brush pen properly Facing your brush pen in the right…
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Basic brush calligraphy strokes: The oval
Welcome to Part 5 of my Basic Brush Calligraphy Strokes series! So far, we have reviewed the: Entrance Stroke Underturn Stroke Overturn Stroke Compound Curve Before you get started, be sure to familiarize yourself with these previous posts: Brush pens recommended for beginners Holding your brush pen properly Facing your brush pen in the right direction…
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