#LoveYourLettering is a #31Days series of creative lettering and handwriting tips. Learn ways to improve your penmanship and add whimsy to your lettering.
First assignment for #LoveYourLettering is putting together a lettering notebook and creating an affirmation page for permission to enjoy the process.
One of the first forms to learn in beautiful lettering is italic calligraphy. Like going from print to script, tricky in the beginning but can becomes natural.
Many of you want to learn how to do creative lettering or improve your handwriting, so let's dedicate October to #LoveYourLettering! Tips for penmanship.
Improve your lettering skills with these 31+ FREE printable hand lettering and brush lettering worksheets. Basic strokes, alphabet, days of the week and many other practice sheets.
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}
Another FREE month-long look at handwriting, calligraphy, and creative lettering instruction. #loveYOURlettering, Part 2!
Are you hesitating to join the #loveyourlettering challenge? I'm answering some of the top questions about my #31days series on handwriting and lettering.
Are you starting to feel more comfortable with the rhythm needed for brush lettering? Today we’ll use the brush pen with our natural handwriting. I know that getting used to varying the pressure while writing is a tad tricky. With more practice, it will become more natural. Warm up your hand with a pencil to ... Read More about Using a Brush Pen for Handwriting {#LoveYourLettering}
To get creative with our lettering, first we have to understand the basics. Today we get back to the very basic foundations and letter forms.
When refining your handwriting it's important to go back to the beginning and practice the rules. We learn the rules, so we can break them with FLAIR!
Adding color is an easy way to kick up the pretty in your creative lettering. Today we're building more on the first few assignments of #LoveYourLettering.
You can do hand-lettering and I can show you how. Practicing penmanship leads to exploring creative letter forms and is a great introduction to calligraphy.
I'm often asked what my favorite lettering tools are and here I'll explain why these supplies are this lefty's favorites!
Are you hesitating to join the #loveyourlettering challenge? I'm answering some of the top questions about my #31days series on handwriting and lettering.
Now that you’ve practiced this week’s assignments and searched for inspiration, it’s time to work on sentences and quotes. Pangrams (sentences that incorporate each letter of the alphabet) are GREAT for lettering practice. You can use these sentences to practice regular penmanship as well as creative lettering. Another way I like to exercise my creative ... Read More about Use Quotes to Practice Lettering {#LoveYourLettering}
Need to create a calligraphy look but don't have the right tool? You can totally fake it, I'm serious. Have you ever heard of Faux Calligraphy? I'm sure you have, it's a fancy way of saying Fake Calligraphy.
We're using a few simple tasks to start to identify what our natural handwriting is. Jotting down words and alphabets will help us analyze later.
We're using a few simple tasks to start to identify what our natural handwriting is. Jotting down words and alphabets will help us analyze later.
Day 2: Lovely Lines I love lines. Lots of them. The possibilities with lines are endless. So much of art journaling can be a simple doodle. If you're not an addicted doodler already, don't worry. It can be an acquired skill. I'm using a simple, store-bought mixed media journal and an extra fine point sharpie. Nothing too fancy. When I'm teaching my class about line I give this little handout for a little guide. It's a great jumpstart, just to get you going. When you can't think of anything else to doodle, you can refer to your doodle sheet. Choose a scripture & start to doodle! See Day 3: Playing with Patterns See all 31 Days
We're using a few simple tasks to start to identify what our natural handwriting is. Jotting down words and alphabets will help us analyze later.
We’ve hit another weekend in our #LoveYourLettering challenge. It’s time to reflect, catch-up, and look around us for inspiration. There is no new technique for the weekend. We’ve covered a lot of ground this past week and now is time to relax and play with some of those techniques that we’ve been working on. One ... Read More about Weekend Catch-Up {#LoveYourLettering}
Day 3: Pattern Play Just like lines, possibilities for patterns are endless. Whenever I am stuck, I just continue repeating a pattern or a variation on a pattern I've already created. First, divide your practice paper up into squares by folding it in half 4 times. Then, using your line practice sheet from yesterday, combine a few lines in different ways to make up some patterns. Easy, right? Now add these patterns to your journal page. Day 4: Doodle First, Paint Next See all 31 Days
#LoveYourLettering is a #31Days series of creative lettering and handwriting tips. Learn ways to improve your penmanship and add whimsy to your lettering.
#LoveYourLettering is a #31Days series of creative lettering and handwriting tips. Learn ways to improve your penmanship and add whimsy to your lettering.
More weekend practice! Time to put all the techniques we covered this week into practice by writing out quotes. I love using pangrams, sentences that incorporate each letter of the alphabet. Feel free to practice using your calligraphy pens with pangrams, or letter a quote that incorporates lots of letters. Here’s my Pinterest board ... Read More about Pangrams and Quotes in Calligraphy {#LoveYourLettering}
Thank you for joining me for Faith Art Journaling! I'm so glad you're here. Art journaling your faith is really fun. and freeing. I promise. You've just gotta start. With me. Today. Link up any journal pages you make in your comments so we can see. It's more fun that way. So what's an art journal anyway? Here are a ton of great examples of art journals. Don't let it intimidate you. The beauty of an art journal is that it is anything you want it to be. A place for you to create for you. To play. To take risks. I started off with super simple ideas & materials, so you will just jump in and try it. I'll add a different technique or tip each day. And most importantly, I'llbe creating with you each day. The cool thing I find when I journal consistently is that as I take risks in my journal, I take find myself taking more risks in my "real art" and I grow from it. Okay I'll stop rambling... Let's get started! Starting Simple Day 1: Starting Simple Day 2: Lots of Lines Day 3: Playing with Patterns Day 4: Doodle First, Paint Next Day 5: Paint First, Doodle Next Day 6: Playing with Paper Day 7: Who Can Resist? Using Masking Fluid Day 8: Art Journaling Inspiration From Really Great People Day 9: Making Your Mixed Media Art Journal Day 10: Layering with Paper and Paint Day 11: 101 Ways to Add Texture with What You Already Have Day 12: Choosing Your Scripture and recording your thoughts Day 13: Working Out Scripture In Your Art Journal Day 14: Using Stencils in Your Art Journal Day 15: How to Make Your Own Stencils Day 16: Using and Creating Masks Day 17: Adding Ephemera and Found Objects Day 18: Using Photos in Your Journal Day 19: Altering Photos Day 20: Photo Transfers Day 21: Carving Stamps Day 22: John 1 Focus on the Process Day 23: John 2 Creating Pockets Day 24: John 3 Journal Stitching Day 25: John 4 Creating Tabs Day 26: John 5 Creating Fold Outs Day 27: John 6 Painting Patterns Day 28: John 7 Stamping Patterns Day 29: John 8 Quilting Colors Day 30: John 9 Journaling a Favorite Verse Day 31: John 10 Creating the Cover Okay here we go... *************************************************** Day 1: Starting Simple The best way to start art journaling is simply to start. Choose a scripture that you love and doodle to your hearts content. Keep adding lines and dots and more lines until you are finished. Materials: Paper Pen (I use an extra fine point Sharpie.) Happy journaling! Don't forget to link up your art journals in the comments. Day 2: Lots of Lines Did you enjoy this post? Sign up here to receive each tutorials, printables, and daily inspiration in your email.
Day 2: Lovely Lines I love lines. Lots of them. The possibilities with lines are endless. So much of art journaling can be a simple doodle. If you're not an addicted doodler already, don't worry. It can be an acquired skill. I'm using a simple, store-bought mixed media journal and an extra fine point sharpie. Nothing too fancy. When I'm teaching my class about line I give this little handout for a little guide. It's a great jumpstart, just to get you going. When you can't think of anything else to doodle, you can refer to your doodle sheet. Choose a scripture & start to doodle! See Day 3: Playing with Patterns See all 31 Days
First assignment for #LoveYourLettering is putting together a lettering notebook and creating an affirmation page for permission to enjoy the process.
We introduced flourishes when we studied calligraphy with the broad nib. Now it’s time to apply that art to the letters and words created with the brush pen. Adding decorative flourishes to creative lettering with a brush pen. You can start this exercise with a pencil to get your hand warmed up. Loopy swirls are ... Read More about Adding Flourishes to Brush Lettering {#LoveYourLettering}
Day 14: Using Stencils in Your Journal Stencils are really really fun. With a capital F. If I had a million dollars I might just spend it all on stencils. I don't have that many stencils, because I don't have a million dollars, but even with the few I have and by using found objects as stencils, I have plenty. This is a very brief introduction to a huge topic. I've wasted so much money on art supplies I've never used, or used only once or twice. So, my personal theory on spending money on art supplies is to start with what I already have & use every free thing I can get my hands on to try it on and see if it is something I want to invest in. If it is, I'm more than happy to spend precious art dollars on it, I just want it to be worth while. I'm also MORE than happy to pay artists to take classes. My experience, in the few classes I've taken, is that it is a complete bargain for the time, knowledge, and experience gained from the teacher. So, my whole point is: try this free stuff and if you love it, by all means... invest! Stencil Videos First of all...have you seen Exit Through the Gift Shop? If not, stop now and get on Netflix streaming and watch it. When you are finished... Christy Tomlinson has GREAT You Tube Videos and stencils for sale. I just love her. Diane Marra has this great video. Journal Artista has this video. And here's how to make a coffee stencil. (Brilliant!) Stencil Classes You can take classes on just stencils & masks. Julie Balzer has this free stencil class!!! (free!) Mary Ann Moss has this class Melanie Testa has a class called Stencil Magic. You can buy stencils at craft stores. Martha Stewart & Tim Holtz have great ones. And there are a ton available online. You can also use found objects as stencils. And tomorrow I'll show you how to cut your own. So let's get started... I use the same paint, paper, paint, etc. layering technique. 1. Start with a journal page prepped with gesso and a couple of colors scraped across the page. (For directions on how to prep your mixed media art journal see Day 9) 2. Here are some standard *well-loved* stencils I bought at the craft store. This is one of my favorites. I found this huge pack on sale at the craft store. Ribbon and these adhesives make good stencils. I love using doilies as stencils. Remember these? I found this in a pile of teacher give away stuff. Score! 3. Just put the stencil on the page and paint over it. Don't over think! Allow yourself to play and experiment. You really can't go wrong. I started with the doily... and added some letters... and some leaves... and a circle stencil... and a ribbon at the top... and at the bottom. 4. Doodle words and pictures with black Sharpie. 5. Add paper cut outs and paint. 6. Finish your page off by adding details in marker. (Here is the completed spread.) (And a close up) See Day 15: How to make your own stencils. See all 31 days.
We’re beginning our final week of the #LoveYourLettering challenge. It’s bittersweet.I have so enjoyed this creating lettering journey with you. I’ve watched many of you go from being shy about your own handwriting, to embracing it’s unique nuances and learning how to use your natural style with confidence and creativity. That truly was the ... Read More about Using a Water Brush for Lettering {#LoveYourLettering}
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