Patterns Make Progress
When you first begin to learn calligraphy and lettering don’t focus on making letters; simply enjoy mark making and making patterns. It’s tempting to rush into writing but it’s really important to begin each session with warm up exercises; in the same way an athlete will begin by stretching or a musician will practise the scales. Now I know some of you will be itching to move into proper writing but this loosening-up procedure is a great way to relax and will help you become familiar with the tool without the pressure of having to produce a finished artefact.
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Lettering and calligraphy tools explained
You can start learning about calligraphy with just a pencil and a piece of paper but, believe me, once you start you’ll be hooked. But first you need to know about the different writing instruments so let’s take a look at the four main categories of calligraphy tools.
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Tools and equipment for traditional calligraphy
Calligraphy is a skill and the more you can practise, the more you’ll improve. Fortunately, the basic traditional calligraphy equipment is easy to obtain and inexpensive.
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From Idea to Product
The question I’m often asked is: Where do you get your ideas from? My response is: I take my inspiration from the world around me.
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My recommended top 5 calligraphy books for beginners.
Here are my top five recommended books for beginners who want to learn about traditional calligraphy.
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