Basic calligraphy strokes

Master these 8 basic brush strokes and you'll be hand lettering like a pro in no time! Learn the upstroke, downstroke, overturn, underturn, oval, and more!

Create a strong foundation in your calligraphy practice by learning the basic calligraphy strokes in modern calligraphy with this free worksheet! #calligraphy #learncalligraphy

This week we’re switching pens! After the past week and a half of using a regular pen or pencil, we’re going to explore lettering with a calligraphy pen. There are a few different ways to use a flat-nib pen, and we before we get too far, we’re going to practice some basics. Work at the ... Read More about Letter Forms Using a Calligraphy Pen {#LoveYourLettering}

Can you do calligraphy with a pencil? Yes, 100%. In fact, pencil calligraphy might just be one of the best ways for you to start practicing the art of calligraphy. In this tutorial, I will teach you everything you need to know about doing pencil calligraphy. Here is a quick…

Want to learn a new skill, hobby or practice your writing skills? This 18 page instant printable 8.5x11 kit will help you learn the basic strokes of calligraphy, the alphabet, months, numbers and other words to help you learn calligraphy and connecting letters. Then you can start adding this beautiful lettering to envelopes, party favors, name cards and more. The possibilities are endless!

The exact steps you need to take to learn modern brush calligraphy as a beginner! Want to do beautiful brush lettering? Here's a step by step beginner's guide on how to start doing calligraphy, including a simple supplies list, the basic strokes (with free worksheets!), how to write the calligraphy alphabet, how to practice and improve, and FAQs. Free calligraphy tutorial guide | printable lettering worksheets | brush pen lettering | brush calligraphy for beginners | calligraphy exercises

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 […]

Basic strokes are the building blocks of your brush calligraphy foundation. Not flourishes, not design, not even letters. It’s all about the basic strokes. Over the next couple of weeks, I wi…