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The Number One Skill for Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy

The Number One Skill for Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy

I used to think the most important skill for mastering copperplate calligraphy was conquering the basic strokes. And while I haven’t changed my mind on the value of practicing the foundational strokes, I have developed a new understanding of what makes it POSSIBLE to write those strokes well.

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How to Troubleshoot Calligraphy Ink Flow Problems

How to Troubleshoot Calligraphy Ink Flow Problems

Does this ever happen to you? You’re sitting at your calligraphy desk, writing along with your pointed pen, when all of a sudden the ink just stops flowing. No warning, no obvious reason, it just stops. I will show you how to avoid that.

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Restoring Your Mindset After Failure

Restoring Your Mindset After Failure

Are you face to face with a failure? Me too. Here is a list of actionable steps I’m taking to overcome my failure and not let it become my demise. See if any of these resonate with you.

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Introducing Kalli Camp Academy

Introducing Kalli Camp Academy

How one week and one epic event brought together 20 instructors from 7 countries, 2100+ campers from 82 countries, and created a global community of artists like nothing we’ve ever seen.

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Meet the Calligrapher: Carrie Ellis

Meet the Calligrapher: Carrie Ellis

Meet Carrie Ellis, a calligrapher and educator with a unique flair intermingling pointed pen and brush calligraphy, digital calligraphy and sign painting. Carrie opens up about her career-family balance, her biggest struggle, and how her business has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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