Calligraphy tutorials - create a flourished quill
In this video, I will show you how to create an ornamental flourished feather quill. This is by far my favourite thing to create for envelope calligraphy, believe me, it's not as complicated as it looks!
New Modern Calligraphy Studio
Well, I can’t quite believe it’s been nearly a year to the day since my last blog post. I think that’s a pretty good indication of how up and down / crazy 2021 was for me personally and for Wild Sea Calligraphy.
In-Store Personalisation for Tarquins Gin
In December I spent a number of days with Tarquins Gin in their Padstow and St Ives stores personalising their gin bottle labels for Christmas. They were such a wonderfully welcoming company to work for. It was so lovely to hear the history of the brand, visit their shops and meet customers buying Christmas gifts for loved ones.
Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy
Here is my third review on a book that many traditional calligraphy artists all refer to as one of "the" books you need to include in your library - Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor Winters.
Nib & Ink by Chiara Perano
My second book review for you is “Nib + Ink“ by Chiara Perano. This was the second calligraphy book that I ever bought, and to this day I recommend it to all of my beginners.
New Procreate Brush Now Available
Since 2017 I’ve been tinkering away on the best brush for my lettering style and have created a variety of brushes that I currently sell on my Etsy storefront. Recently I’m pretty sure that I have mastered the perfect Procreate brush that makes writing on an iPad Pro just divine.
Spotted in Simple Things Magazine
A huge thank you to The Simple Things magazine for featuring my beginners modern calligraphy kit in their “Things to want and wish for guide this January.
Great things are coming
Obviously saying this with a pinch of salt because we all know how 2020 turned out! I have some wonderful news and something that I have been thinking about for a while and finally sat down and planned during the Christmas break.
Spotted in Ideal Home Magazine
So pleased to have my beginners modern calligraphy kit shared with the readers of the stunning Ideal Home magazine in their January 2021 issue.
What a year - 2020 in review
I mean what can I really say about this year, we’ve all lived 12 months in what feels like dare I say it unprecedented times. 2020 certainly did not turn out the way we expected it to.