If you are interested in calligraphy, here’s what you need to know about one of its most basic tools, the calligraphy pen. Using a calligraphy pen is preferable to other writing implements. Learning to use a calligraphy pen with great skill is rewarding and may be profitable. However, choosing your first pen may be a [...]
If you’re interested in calligraphy, you might consider studying Japanese calligraphy. It’s all about movement. To get started, you’ll need six elements that I’ll tell you about. Traditional Japanese calligraphy is formalized and exact. Knowing about this can help you with your own calligraphy work by expanding your knowledge about other styles; you could even [...]
If you want to know more about calligraphy, then getting a book on the subject is a great place to start-especially if you want to learn how to do calligraphy yourself. A calligraphy book is an important resource for every calligrapher. I’ll even tell you about a starter book and a great place to buy [...]
As the world becomes more aware of Middle Eastern traditions, there has been increased interest in Arabic calligraphy. The styles of Arabic calligraphy have their roots in Persian, Turkish and Egyptian culture. One hallmark of this style is the way that Arabic calligraphers make letters that represent living beings. This style of calligraphy has developed [...]
The success of any calligraphy project can come down to the paper used. There are so many different types of paper available for calligraphy. What are some of these different papers, and what are their qualities? Calligraphy papers vary in texture and property. How these textures and properties are highlighted and used depends on the [...]