by Heather | Mar 23, 2020 | Calligraphy, Calligraphy Basics, Featured, Getting Started, Tutorials
Do you ever struggle getting your letters or strokes to have a consistent slant? Or, maybe they are consistently…wrong. There is a very simple fix for this, and I’m going to tell you how to do it in this article. Our last three basics articles introduced...
by Heather | Mar 23, 2020 | Calligraphy, Calligraphy Basics, Featured, Pointed Pens, Tutorials
In my first two articles on dip pen basics, we covered the very introductory material necessary to get started with pointed pen calligraphy. Some of these topics included pen anatomy, how the pen works, and how to prep and clean your nibs. Once you know these basics,...
by Heather | Mar 10, 2020 | Calligraphy, Featured, Organization, Tools and Supplies
Have any of you been affected by the coronavirus yet? I suspect with my worldwide following, at least some of you have experienced the repercussions of this situation. I’m not going to tell you that you should be washing your hands for 20 seconds or stockpiling...
by Heather | Feb 23, 2020 | Calligraphy, Contests, Featured, Giveaways, Worksheets
UPDATE: The Design-a-Drill Contest is officially over, and we have a winner! Congratulations to Kristen Molet @ksmolet for her amazing drills and original creativity! Special thanks to the following designers who participated in the contest: @ksmolet @lettersfromlorie...
by Heather | Feb 11, 2020 | Calligraphy, Featured, Meet the Calligraphers
It’s been a while since I introduced a new calligrapher to you, so I’m excited to be launching this new post about Allison McClanahan! Allison is a calligrapher in Midland, Texas, which makes me feel quite at home, since west Texas is where I was born! You...
by Heather | Feb 6, 2020 | Calligraphy, Calligraphy Basics, Featured, Nibs, Opinion Polls, Tools and Supplies
Why Do We Need to Know the Best Calligraphy Nib? Beginner calligraphers are often faced with uncertainty when deciding which supplies to purchase as they get started with the craft. In particular, nib selection seems to bring about quite a bit of apprehension. This...
