Calligraphy and Digital Art Blog

Perfectionism almost stopped my progress before I ever had the chance to grow. In my early calligraphy days, the need to control everything I wrote during my practice sessions almost prevented me from improving. Learning to let go didn’t mean ignoring that part of myself, but instead choosing to not let my imperfections lead me during critical practice. I needed to force myself to keep going after mistakes, smudges, and awkward letters, even when my instinct told me to start over. The result wasn’t flawless, but it was honest, freeing, and a reminder that real progress happens when you embrace the chaos. I learned to keep creating and allow that practice to bring joy to both myself and possibly you (You can feel comfort in watching me stomp of my "perfectness).  Perfection will be nothing but a stumbling block in your creative flow.

Drop shadows are an amazing tool to really get your lettering to pop. This blog (with 3 video tutorials) discusses some of the specific techniques you can use, problem areas to be aware of and avoid, and guides you through 3 tutorials. Let us know what you think and if you were inspired to take it a step further!

The ability to provide constructive feedback is a learned skill that requires practice. This blog will explore how you can learn to develop and utilize a constructive critique to continue to grow as a person and artist. It can also be used to give feedback to others, a very valuable tool that can give you an edge in collaborative situations.

Choosing the right paper for calligraphy or lettering can feel like falling down a creative rabbit hole. In this post on Gazing Through Glass, I share my personal journey exploring paper types, discovering unexpected resources, and learning how different surfaces affect brush pens, ink, and pointed pen calligraphy. If you’ve ever wondered which paper will actually work for your tools, this adventure into the world of paper might save you a lot of trial and error.