I am really happy about a new calligraphy drill I have created to help you control the thick and thin strokes when writing with a brush pen! This new drill will really help you figure out those transitions and avoid the problem of having your strokes look all the same size. The first step is […] Read more…
Is your summer flying by? Mine seems to be, and we are having some really beautiful, hot weather. But it is too dry, and there are so many wildfires. Right now we are all wishing for rain, especially on the west coast of Canada. You can read about my holiday last week on the west […] Read more…
This lettering tutorial from Chasity could be my ALL-TIME favourite! I mean, WOW! I never thought I would figure out a way to create marquee letters that look this good. Thanks to Chasity, we will now be able to design letters that light up the page. And those popcorn letters are TOO CUTE! Now it’s […] Read more…
I know I’ve designed a LOT of free calligraphy worksheets for you, but this one is REALLY different and will help you so much! The most challenging basic stroke is the oval, and this worksheet has oval outlines that you can follow for both reverse and regular ovals. There are 9 letters in our alphabet […] Read more…
This week’s video tutorial on my YouTube channel is all about how to handle those juicy brush pens. In this calligraphy video, I answer the following questions: What kind of ink is inside your pen? What paper do you use with different inks? How do you create a gradient or ombre effect with juicy pens? […] Read more…
Do you want to know my Make Up ‘Must Have’ for this month? HAHA! Or are you just here for some calligraphy and watercolour inspiration? My June newsletter is published. You can read it HERE. This month’s free worksheet is “Fun in the Sun.” Click HERE to download and print it or click the image […] Read more…
Beginner calligraphers always ask me about flourishing. Once you have a good skill set and can write words with a brush pen, then adding flourishing will make your lettering beautiful and special. It’s easier than you think! First, it’s best to use a pencil to practice your skills. You can save your brush pens and […] Read more…
If you understand the basics of how to write with a brush pen, then a few simple changes with your technique can result in a beautiful, elegant script. I find it’s easiest to write in this ‘ fancy’ modern calligraphy style with my Kelly Creates Multicolor Small Brush pens. Click HERE to shop this pen. […] Read more…