The secret calligraphy pens professionals don't want you to know! Find the perfect tools for stunning lettering, from beginner-friendly options to expert favourites.
Let's talk about calligraphy paper a little more in-depth! And let's start with its definition: Any substrate composed of plant fibres formed into sheets for writing, printing, or other purposes.
My first decade as an independent designer is not just about my creative outcomes, but about what I’ve learned and who I’ve become after a decade of dancing with calligraphy, creativity and letterforms.
Recently, Online Course Host published a featured interview about my calligraphy journey from in-person courses in Naarm (Melbourne, Australia) to my current online international education. I though of sharing my insights with you in case is helpful to anyone thinking of crafting their own independent creative career.
Mindful practice refers to engaging in an activity with full awareness and presence, paying close attention to the present moment without judgment. It involves being fully immersed in the task at hand, acknowledging thoughts and feelings as they arise, but letting them pass without becoming attached to them. Mindful practice can be applied to various activities such as meditation, yoga, art, calligraphy, music, sports, and even daily routines like eating or walking. The goal is to cultivate a state of mindfulness, which has been associated with numerous benefits including reduced stress, improved focus, enhanced emotional regulation, and greater overall well-being.
This is an ongoing resource of fonts designed by women, as well as supporting material to learn more about female and non-binary graphic and type designers.