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 […]
How To Do Calligraphy With Sharpie
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 […]
What Should A Beginner Calligrapher Buy?
When starting out calligraphy I had no idea what I should buy, and maybe you don’t either. So today I am going to be giving a full rundown on what you are going to need when starting out calligraphy and hand lettering. Here is the quick and short answer to your question if you are in a hurry: What you should buy when starting out […]
What Are The Basic Calligraphy Strokes
In traditional and modern calligraphy there is something important that you must learn before you even start drawing out your letters. That is the basic calligraphy strokes. These strokes are something that all calligraphers learn from the very beginning and something that you should learn too. The eight basic strokes are: Upstroke Downstroke Compound Curve Oval Ascending Loop Descending Loop Overturn Underturn These strokes are […]
How To Make Calligraphy Ink At Home Tutorial
You are wanting to get started into pointed pen calligraphy and find that you can’t find any calligraphy ink, or maybe you are looking for a cheaper option. When starting out I remember actually not starting out using ink for my pointed pen calligraphy, and today I am going to be showing you how I did it. So, in this article, I am going to […]
Can You Use Acrylic Ink For Calligraphy
One of the first things that people think about when starting out pointed pen calligraphy is the supplies that you are going to need to use. Part of that is choosing the ink that best fits your needs. So the big question that I am going to be answering today is can you use acrylic ink for calligraphy? Here is the quick and short answer […]
Can You Use India Ink For Calligraphy
When starting out pointed pen and dip pen calligraphy you always start wondering what supplies that you can use. When I started I had many questions specifically on what type of ink that I can use for calligraphy. One of the main questions that I get about ink is can you use India ink for calligraphy and is India ink good for lettering. Well, that […]
What Are the Rules of Modern Calligraphy
When starting out a lot of different hobbies there are going to be some certain rules that you are going to need to follow. Well, when learning modern calligraphy and hand lettering there is a lot of things you are going to need to learn. One of the most important things is learning the basic rules so that you are able to start off on […]
How Do Calligraphers Write In A Straight Line Tutorial For Beginners
A lot of people getting started into modern calligraphy and hand lettering usually wonder how do calligraphers write or draw their letters straight? Mastering calligraphy takes a lot of practice and learning how to write in a straight line is the same thing. Hand lettering artists and calligraphers develop their skills to be able to format their different letters, which includes writing in a straight […]
Can Calligraphy Be A Career
When starting out hand lettering and modern calligraphy a lot of people start out thinking it is just going to be a great hobby. When I remember when starting out hand lettering that it was just something I did in my free time, something that I did for the fun of it. But… This hobby can be so much more than a fun thing that […]
Why Are Calligraphy Pens Offset
When starting out there are all of these different types of calligraphy pens, dip pens, nibs, and holders that it can make it quite overwhelming for beginners. One of the main calligraphy pens are considered offset. I remember when starting out how weird it felt to hold an offset calligraphy pen, when I was only using straight dip pens. So why are some of the […]
The Difference Between Calligraphy Pen and Brush Pen
As a beginner into brush lettering, you are always wondering about all of the different materials that you are going to need to get started. But sometimes we can also get confused between our calligraphy pens and our brush pens. In this post I am going to be going over is a calligraphy pen the same as a brush pen. A calligraphy pen is just […]
How To Load & Fill Calligraphy Dip Pen For Beginners
So you got your new calligraphy dip pen and you are ready for learning pointed pen calligraphy. You put your pen together and you dip into the ink and start writing. But no ink comes onto the paper. Your wondering what I am doing wrong? For the rest of this tutorial, I am going to be talking about how to dip a dip pen into […]
How To Get Dried Out Ink Out of Calligraphy Nibs
When starting out I had no idea how to correctly clean my nibs for calligraphy, leading for them to get dried ink on them. I had no idea how important was to clean your nibs correctly. I am here to make sure that you don’t make that same mistake. A lot of people don’t understand how important it is that your calligraphy nibs are nice […]
Can You Use Calligraphy Pens On A Canvas
So you want to use your calligraphy pens on a canvas, can you even do that? Maby you are just wanting to create some awesome quote posters, and are just wanting to use a canvas? In this tutorial, I am going to be answering all of your questions on using calligraphy pens on a canvas. Here is the short and quick answer to your question: […]
How To Attach Calligraphy Nibs For Beginners
You got this new awesome pen but you have no idea how to use it or how to even put it together. When I got my first dip pen I remember just jabbing the nib into the holder, having no idea that there is a certain way to do it. Well, I am here to prevent you from doing just that. If you are in […]
What Are The Different Calligraphy Styles & Types
As a beginner, I remember never understanding that there is actually a lot of different types and styles of calligraphy out there. I thought that you just have to do specific things and it is calligraphy. So now you may ask what are the different calligraphy styles and what are the types of calligraphy. In this article, I am going to be showing you exactly […]
Are Calligraphy Pens The Same As Fountain Pens
You are wanting to start out calligraphy but don’t know what types of pens to use. So you can get a fountain pen or you can get the pen that you need to dip into ink. Right now I am going to be talking about what are the differences and which one you should use for calligraphy. In reality, calligraphy pens are actually completely different […]
How Does A Calligraphy Pen Work?
Maby you are wanting to start doing calligraphy but have no idea what is a calligraphy pen or how it even works? Whenever you think of calligraphy you think of a strange pen that is then dipped into ink, and then you can write with it. But how does this it really work? Well, today I am going to be talking about how all different […]
Is Mixed Media Paper Good For Brush Pens
You are interested in using brush pens but the only type of paper you have is mixed media paper. Maybe you have heard of brush pens fraying and how you are supposed to use the correct paper. But what does correct paper mean anyway? So I am here to answer your question, is mixed media paper good for your brush pens? As a young beginner […]
Is Hand Lettering Hard For Beginners
You are wanting to start doing lettering but you are nervous thinking that you can’t do it. You are procrastinating and think this must be too hard to even learn hand lettering. Well, I am here to prove you wrong. As any other skill hand lettering takes time. So I am going to be answering the question today Is Hand Lettering Hard? Here is just […]
How To Do Hand Lettering On A Poster Tutorial
In this tutorial, I am going to go over the step by step process that I use for doing hand lettering on a poster, or any other type of big calligraphy projects. First off this is my own step by step process and a lot of people have their own styles and their own way of doing things. The way I do things may be […]
How Can You Learn Calligraphy For Free
You have seen people do this awesome art of modern calligraphy and hand lettering, and you want to do it too. But you don’t have the money or budget to be able to learn it. You looked at all the price ranges of dip pens, paper, brush pens, ink, and etc. So now you wonder how can I learn calligraphy for free. Well, I am […]
Can You Do Calligraphy on Canvas Tutorial
You are wanting to do calligraphy on canvas. Maby you saw someone else do calligraphy on a canvas and now you are wondering how in the world did they do that? Or can you even do calligraphy on a regular canvas? Well, that is what I am going to be talking about today. Let me first give you the short answer to your question, before […]
Is Parchment Paper Good For Calligraphy?
You want to learn the beautiful art of hand lettering and modern calligraphy but the only thing you have right now is parchment paper. Maby you have seen others use parchment paper for there calligraphy. So now you are wondering can you really do calligraphy on good old parchment paper? Well, I am about to answer your question. You can totally use parchment paper for […]
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 Copic Markers For Calligraphy
So you heard that you can do calligraphy with brush pens and your Copic markers are brush pens. So can you do calligraphy with it? In this article, I am going to be giving a guide and the answer to this question. Here is just the simplest answer to our question. Can you use Copic markers for calligraphy You can totally use Copic markers for […]
Can You Do Calligraphy With A Fountain Pen
So you have seen those amazing dip pens that you can use for calligraphy. But what about calligraphy with a fountain pen? They look quite similar, don’t they? They both have that same looking nib, except one is filled with two parts. Anyway if you are in a hurry here is the answer to your question. Can you do calligraphy with a fountain pen? You […]
What Is A Lettering Pen Used For
So you want to know what exactly is a lettering pen and what is used for. Anyway, this is just going to be an article about different lettering pens and how they are used for doing hand lettering, brush lettering, and modern calligraphy. If you don’t know what all of this is don’t worry this is why I am here. Let us start by just […]
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 […]
How To Do Calligraphy With Colored Pencils
You have no calligraphy pens, not the correct paper, so what are you going to do. Guess what? You can do calligraphy with regular pencils and even colored pencils. In this tutorial, I am going to be talking about how you can do calligraphy with regular colored pencils that you probably have at home. So here is just a short answer and explanation of what […]
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 […]
Can I Learn Calligraphy Online
You are wanting to start doing calligraphy but have no idea where to start. Then you are wondering can I learn Calligraphy Online. If you don’t already know you can find thousands of courses and even more articles online about so many different topics or hobbies. So couldn’t you learn calligraphy online? Well, I will be explaining everything in this article but if you are […]
Why Learn Brush Lettering
You want to get into brush lettering but why should you? Why should you spend hours and hours learning an art form that might not even be useful? Why should I get brush pens and start learning modern calligraphy? The question is: Why Learn Brush Lettering? A lot of beginners seem to be asking this question and probably because they don’t know if they should […]
Do You Need A Calligraphy Pen To Do Calligraphy
Such a simple question but not a lot of people don’t know the answer. Fortunately, I am here to help and about to answer it right now. Of course, you are all won’t the answer so here you go. You do not need a calligraphy pen to be able to do calligraphy, you could actually do calligraphy with a regular pen. When we are talking […]
Can Calligraphy Be Done With A Mechanical Pencil
So you are wanting to start the modern art of calligraphy but don’t exactly have the materials to do so. Then you are finding yourself wondering can calligraphy be done with a mechanical pencil? Mechanical pencils are something that you can easily find at a dollar store and you would expect that you cant do calligraphy with it. That is totally wrong. Right now I […]
How Long Does It Take To Learn Hand Lettering
So you are wanting to learn the art of modern calligraphy but specifically hand lettering. One of your questions is how long does it take to learn hand lettering? Well, right now that is exactly what I am going to be talking about. But anyway if you are of course in a hurry, which I know most of you probably are here is the short […]
Can You Make Money As A Calligrapher- 17 Ways To Do Just That
So you are getting really good at your hand lettering and calligraphy skills and now you are wondering can you make money as a calligrapher. Right now I am going to be answering this question and giving ideas on how exactly to do this. If you are in a hurry witch I know you might be let me give you the quick and short answer […]
Difference Between Hand Lettering And Brush Lettering
If you are starting out learning how to do modern calligraphy and wondering all about the different types of lettering. We have hand lettering, brush lettering, dip pen lettering, faux calligraphy, and etc. Sometimes all of these different types of modern calligraphy can be quite confusing. So I have come up with a series of explaining the difference between these all. Now the main question […]
Is Calligraphy A Dying Art?
In this article today I am going to be talking about this important misconception about if calligraphy is a dying art. When it comes to learning calligraphy there are specific steps that you have to take and might some think those steps are too hard or you could say forgotten. So then the question is, is calligraphy a dying art form? I am going to […]
Are Calligraphy Pens Easy To Use
Are you wanting to start learning modern calligraphy? Now you are thinking are calligraphy pens easy to use? Well in this tutorial I am going to be explaining just that. When I was a beginner I had the same thought process. Is this going to be easy to learn? If you are in a rush let give you the answer and consider reading on. Calligraphy […]
Can You Use Brush Pens For Calligraphy
In this lettering tutorial I am going to be talking about can you use brush pens for calligraphy and everything that you are going to need to know on this subject. So you are looking on the internet and found ou there is something called brush lettering. If you don’t know what that is that is something that I am going to be talking about […]
Can You Do Lettering With Gel Pens
Are you here because you want those glittery designs for your hand lettering and wondering how they do it. Are you also wondering what types of pens they are using? Well, I am going to be explaining everything right now. So, can you do lettering with gel pens? Well, let us talk about it. If you are for some reason in a rush let give […]
Is Calligraphy A Useful Skill
In this calligraphy tutorial, I am going to be talking about this simple but confusing question. Is calligraphy a useful skill? I have been doing calligraphy/lettering for quite some time now so I am going to be sharing in this article if you should do calligraphy and if it is actually a useful skill. (To be honest, calligraphy is a fun hobby that I fell […]
Is Calligraphy A Font?
You are probably on this lettering tutorial wondering, is calligraphy a font. This question has always been a big question to people who don’t know the meaning of calligraphy or just lettering newbies. Of course, you just came here for a simple explanation so if you’re in a hurry here you go. Calligraphy is not considered or a font. The thing is there are fonts […]
What Are Calligraphy Pens Called
In this article, I am going to be talking about everything that you are going to need to know about calligraphy pens or lettering pens. I am also going to be talking about one of the most common lettering/calligraphy questions, what are calligraphy pens called? You know that cool little pen that you need that will only create the calligraphy finish. Well, let me tell […]
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. […]
Are Tombow Dual Brush Pens Permanent?
You have just found out about these awesome beginner brush lettering tools and now you are wondering are Tombow dual brush pens permanent. Well, that is what I am going to be talking about and answering today. When getting my first Tombow dual brush pens I myself had the same questions and you might find that it is quite simple to answer. Let me just […]
How To Do Calligraphy With Highlighter
In this calligraphy step by step tutorial I am going to be talking about how to do calligraphy with highlighter and can you do lettering with highlighter. I decided to write this article because I find it helpful to be able to do a fun hobby on a low budget. Instead of you starting out having to buy brush pens or other calligraphy supplies you […]
Hand Lettering On Whiteboard Tutorial/ Whiteboard Lettering Tutorial
So you’re wondering how to do beautiful lettering on whiteboard. This is the blog post for you. Today I am going to be explaining is how to write these beautiful quotes or anything on your whiteboard. But I need to answer this very simple question can you do lettering on whiteboard in the first place. It is very possible to be able to do lettering […]
What Pen Is Used For Calligraphy
Are you a newbie into Calligraphy or lettering? Or you barely learned about calligraphy and want to get started? Well in this calligraphy step by step tutorial I am going to be talking about what pen is used for Calligraphy? Anyway, of course, there is a big option in what type of pens but here is just a short answer to your question and then […]
What Does Hand Lettered Mean
What we are going to be talking about today is what does hand lettered mean. For some reason, you have run upon the term hand lettered, hand lettering, lettering, calligraphy, whatever it is I am going to explain it right now. Anyway here is a very brief answer if you’re in a hurry. What hand lettered means is any lettering illustration that was drawn by […]
What Is The Easiest Way To Write In Calligraphy For Beginners
I have noticed that one of the most common questions when it comes to learning lettering is what is the easiest way to write in calligraphy for beginners? Well, I am about to be giving you the top ways to be able to learn calligraphy for beginners. Especially if you are on a budget. But if you want the quick and short answer let me […]
Crayola Brush Pens Review
In this lettering review I am going to be talking about the one and only Crayola Signature markers aka crayola brush pens or crayola markers (whatever you want to call it) If you just came here wondering should I buy these or not here is the brief short answer. I would not recommend these brush pens for beginners or in general anyone for the bad […]
What Is The Best Way To Learn Hand Lettering
You are wanting to get into hand lettering or any type of modern calligraphy and you are wondering what is the best way to learn hand lettering. Of course, there are a lot of different ways that you can be able to learn hand lettering from articles to courses but today I am going to go through these things. Since you are here wanting to […]
Is Brush Lettering The Same As Calligraphy
So you are wondering is brush lettering the same as calligraphy? Well, it is quite hard to explain so I am doing a whole entire article on this. You might be wondering this since you either want to learn brush lettering or calligraphy. Maby you have no idea what these things are at all. Well, I am here to help you out. So let me […]
How To Do Hand Lettering With Chisel Tip Marker
In this lettering art tutorial I am going to be giving you a full little quick guide so that you can learn how to do hand lettering with Chisel Tip Marker. Of course, I am going to be going over some misconceptions when talking about this type of hand lettering and why it is called hand lettering instead of calligraphy when using a chisel tip […]
How To Do Lettering With Different Pens
In this tutorial, I am going to be talking about how you can do lettering with almost every utensil that you have at home. I will be including a lot of supplies that you have at home so that people who are on a budget can be able to start learning calligraphy. For this lettering tutorial I am just going to be going through different […]
Water Techniques With Brush Pens
In this lettering tutorial, you are going to learn how to use water with your brush pens. These will include different water techniques with brush pens and ways to create a watercolor with brush pens (or any water-based markers would be fine). I also find that a lto fo people don’t know that there are water techniques with brush pens so here is just going […]
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 […]
Beginners Guide To Doing Faux Calligraphy: What Is Faux Calligraphy?
Hi everyone in this lettering/calligraphy tutorial I am going to be talking about faux calligraphy. I am first going to answer an important question that you might be wondering. What is Faux Calligraphy? Faux Calligraphy (also considered fake calligraphy) is a way to be able to get the effect of calligraphy without a brush pen or calligraphy pen. This is a great way to do […]
13 Creative Hand Lettering Ideas
In this tutorial, I am going to be talking about creative brush lettering ideas that you can use in your lettering to create cool looking lettering designs. I have been there when I can’t come up with any new cool looking lettering, so I am here to help you out. Here is just a summary of all of the designs that I am going to […]
How to Do Flourishing in Calligraphy/Lettering
You have just finished practicing your awesome calligraphy but you want to add another touch to make it your own and unique. Well, you’re in the right place. Right now I am going to teach you how to add flourishes into your calligraphy. When I barely started off doing lettering I had no idea what flourishes were. Don’t worry I will teach you everything that […]
How to Do Lettering/Calligraphy With Crayola Markers
You want to get into calligraphy and you are on a budget and you are wondering but all of these brush pens and calligraphy pens are all to out of my budget. Well did you know that you can do lettering or calligraphy with your Crayola Markers? Yes, you can do lettering with Crayola Markers and I am going to show you how you can […]
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, […]
How To Use Tombow Dual Brush pens For Beginners
You have just got your new Tombow Dual Brush Pens and you have never seen these before or you haven’t really used brush pens. There is a lot of things that you should know before starting to use your Tombow Dual brush pens. So how do you use Tombow Dual Brush Pens? You should always be holding your brush pen at a 45-degree angle to […]
How to do Lettering With Acrylic Paint
You have probably heard of calligraphy or lettering before because you are here. Well, I am here to tell you that you don’t always have to use a calligraphy pen for calligraphy. Today I am going to be showing you exactly how you can do calligraphy with acrylic craft paint. Here is the very base to how you can do lettering with acrylic paint. When […]
How Do You Do Calligraphy With Watercolor
So can you do calligraphy with watercolor? Is it going to be too hard to even do? How do you do it? Well, that is what I am going to be showing you in this tutorial. This is a quick answer to your question, how do you do calligraphy with watercolor? First, you are going to want to make sure that you have the correct […]
Can You Dip Brush Pens in Water?
So you got your new awesome brush pens and ready to do some art and illustrations. You go on the internet and start to look for some more things that you can do with your new stationery. You look through these youtube videos and notice that someone is dipping their brush pen in water. You wonder can you dip brush pens in water? You can […]
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 […]
How To Do Calligraphy Without A Pen
So you are wanting to get into modern calligraphy or hand lettering but you are on a tight budget and can’t afford any pens. Well, right now I am going to be showing exactly what you can do if you are on a tight budget and wanting to get into the art of lettering. If you are wanting to get into lettering but on a […]
What do You do With a Brush Pen
One day you’re at an art store and you notice that there are these pens called Brush Pens. You wonder what are you supposed to do with those. What do you do with a brush pen? This is the quick and short answer to your question: Many people use brush pens in different ways. The biggest way people use these brush pens is for Lettering. […]
Is cursive considered Calligraphy?
A lot of new beginners into calligraphy, or lettering, have asked me is cursive considered Calligraphy. They are thinking if I just learn cursive I could master the calligraphy fundamentals. Cursive is not considered calligraphy. Lettering is the art of illustrations with letters. While cursive is writing down letters in a certain manner. There is a lot of differences between cursive and lettering that I […]
How do you Store Brush Pens?
You got your new awesome brush pens and you’re wondering how am I going to store them. Well here is everything you are going to need to know to store your brush pens the correct way (so that they will last longer). Brush pens that are waterbased you can either store them horizontally or vertically. Then for your brush pens that are alcohol-based it is […]
What are Clear Brush Pens?
So you got some new awesome brush pens. When you open your pack you notice that there is this cool clear brush pen. You test it out thinking that there must be something to it. Now it just comes out clear. Do you wonder what are clear brush pens? I can clearly now tell that you are a newbie to brush lettering. Well, these Clear […]
Can you do brush lettering or Calligraphy with bad handwriting
You are wanting to get into calligraphy or any other type of lettering and you start to wonder but I have bad handwriting. Can you do calligraphy with bad handwriting? You start to second guess yourself and thinking oh no I can’t do Calligraphy because of how bad my handwriting is.
How Long Does it Take To Master Calligraphy/ Brush Lettering
So you might want to get into brush lettering or lettering in general and you know are wondering how long does it take to master calligraphy/lettering? So how long does it take to master the beautiful art of lettering? This is just the basic short answer. To learn the full fundamentals of lettering or calligraphy will take you about 2-3 hours. But if you want […]
Helpful Guide: To reviving your brush pens
One day you take out your brush pens and realize that they are drying out. You also notice you can’t get any refills for your brush pens. Now you wonder how do you revive a brush pen?
Why are your brush pens fraying?
One day you take out your brush pens ready to do some awesome lettering. When you start you notice that you have streaks. It’s Fraying. You think, why are my brush pens fraying? (Don’t worry, I’ve been their too).
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