#moderncalligraphy

Apr 25, 20202 min

Sumi Ink | A Comparison

The connection to ancient calligraphy practices makes this medium so meaningful for me.

Sep 22, 20179 min

Working with a Calligrapher | The Guest List

Professional calligraphy can elevate your event stationery in a way few things can. It is bespoke. 100% by hand. Each piece becomes its...

Sep 10, 20172 min

Making Room

40 weeks + we're still playing the waiting game. Le sigh. But we have trust that our little guy knows his birth date. We're just...

Aug 5, 20176 min

Pointed Calligraphy Nibs for Beginners

When you're starting a new practice, the tools you choose can be immeasurably important, if not imperative to your success. With pointed...

Jul 19, 20174 min

My Open Letter of Apology to Gum Arabic

It wasn't you, it was me. I just didn't understand you, which meant I didn't know how to love you. I'm sure you felt used + discarded....

Feb 21, 20175 min

OBLIQUE CALLIGRAPHY PENS

♥ Becka Bravo • Locale: Bari Zaki Studio • Photography: Laura Escobar So, you've been working through your Beginner's...

Oct 20, 20162 min

WE HAVE BUTTERFLIES

Something bold, something new, something brush lettered, something blue. Whenever we get the opportunity to work with Jenin Paradise of...

Oct 18, 20163 min

Mastering the Basics

You've picked up a pointed pen + you've started putting ink to paper! Woohoo! At this point, it's truly important to remember that a...

Oct 17, 20164 min

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS

Every calligrapher should start with a few essential items at their immediate disposal - paper towel or lint free cloth, water bowl, a...