Decoding the Mysteries of Calligraphy Inks
Explore the art of choosing the perfect ink. From breaking down their base ingredients to discovering which types perform best on various su
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Kirsten Burke
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Calligraphy with Bounce: A Step-by-Step Guide
Calligraphy allows for endless creativity and a great technique to add flair and personality to your lettering is "bounce."
Maisie
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Embrace the Seasons: Using Seasonal Doodles for Calligraphy Practice
Combine the aesthetics of calligraphy with simple drawings using the pressure and release technique. Practicing calligraphy is essential,...
Kirsten Burke
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Taking Great Photos of your Calligraphy with your Smart Phone
We know how frustrating it can be to spend all your time on your calligraphy, and then when you want to share your work, the colours look wr
Kirsten Burke
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How Calligraphy began & how to Begin!
Writing instruments you thought had disappeared into the mists of time are reappearing, being embraced by an increasingly wider audience.
Kirsten Burke
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How to Write an Ampersand in Calligraphy
The ampersand represents the word and. It is actually a ligature (two characters combined) an e and t from the Latin word et, meaning...
Kirsten Burke
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Keeping in touch.
We are living through extraordinary times. Times that call for greater emotional connection through empathy and kindness.
Kirsten Burke
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Calligraphy Beginner Series Part 6 - Simple Designs
Modern calligraphy enjoys playing with the shapes of the letters to make a pattern with words.
Kirsten Burke
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Calligraphy Beginner Series Part 5 - Uppercase Letters of the Alphabet
Knowing these basic principles allows you to practice getting it right until it is an automatic response to push when you write downwards.
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