A lot of the time when learning hand lettering, especially on a budget, you don’t have the “right” supplies. So today I am going to be teaching you how to do calligraphy with a sharpie. Quick and short answer: One way to do calligraphy with a sharpie, is by doing faux calligraphy. Another way, which is similar to using a Crayola marker, is changing the […]
Do You Need Special Paper For Calligraphy
So you are wanting to start calligraphy but you don’t know what paper to use. Well, I am here to help. As a beginner, I may understand that looking for the right supplies might be hard, so this a tutorial/article to be able to help you out for finding the best paper for your modern calligraphy. But let us first answer your question. DO YOU […]
Can You Use Printer Paper For Calligraphy
This is part of one of my series, which is all about the perfect paper that you should be using for your lettering. Soon I will be leaving the rest of the articles links to the series, so let us get started. When starting out calligraphy, specifically brush lettering, paper is everything. So I am here to help you out. The question I shall be […]
Is Watercolor Paper Good for Calligraphy?
You are starting brush pen lettering or any type of lettering for that matter and you are wondering is watercolor paper good for calligraphy? Your in luck because today that is what we are going to be talking about. Of course if you’re in a rush I am going to be giving you the short and easy answer so you will be on your way. […]
Is Cardstock Good For Brush Pens?
So you have started out into this awesome hobby of lettering/calligraphy and you are having to deal with brush pens. Plus, the only paper you have is card stock. You wonder is Cardstock Good For Brush Pens? Let me just give you the short and brief answer if you are in a hurry. In my opinion, when dealing with felt tip brush pens you should […]
Are Brush Pens Hard To Use
When getting your brush pens ready to do hand lettering or just to draw it can be intimidating at times, with having to deal with a weird pen. So are brush pens hard to use? Well, I’m going to be answering that today and giving you a few tips. Brush pens, at first might feel off when you are trying to use them. It is […]
Helpful Guide: To Using Tombow Fudenosuke Hard Tip
This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. You got these awesome new fudenosuke pens, but you have no idea of how to use them. Then you notice even further that there is a hard tip and a soft tip. You have no idea what that is and still are in confusion. Well as a […]
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Lettering
In this calligraphy/ lettering tutorial I am going to be talking about some myths and things I wish I knew before starting to become a lettering artist. These are just going to be simple tips that all people starting out in any type of calligraphy should know before starting. If you have any more questions feel free to comment. Here is a brief summary of […]
How To Practice Brush Lettering
A lot of people have been asking what is the correct way of practicing brush lettering, lettering, calligraphy, or any form of lettering. Well, in this tutorial I am going to be talking about how perfect practice makes perfect. First off the types of materials that you are going to have to use are essential. Second, sometimes you don’t need practice sheets but at first, […]
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