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”
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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”
My favorite paper to use for brush calligraphy
What is the best paper to use for brush calligraphy? In this post, I discuss my favorite types of paper to use and include links for you to see the paper being used (“action” shots). When using brush pens, I find it best to use paper that is smooth and non-textured. Paper that is roughContinueContinue reading “My favorite paper to use for brush calligraphy”
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