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Get started with Brush calligraphy

Wherever you are in your calligraphy journey, brush calligraphy is a great way for beginners
to learn. The ink is already loaded and there are plenty of options to choose from when finding a
pen you like. Take a look at the posts below (some of them have videos!) and start writing today!
Supplies
Beginner supplies (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/08/02/beginner-supplies-for-brush-

calligraphy/)
My favorite calligraphy supplies (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/05/31/my-favorite-
supplies/)
A comparison of my favorite brush pens (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/07/05/brush-
pen-comparison/)
Choosing the Best Paper (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/08/23/my-favorite-paper-to-
use-for-brush-calligraphy/)
In my toolbox: A review of five brush calligraphy pens
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2016/01/10/in-my-toolbox-a-review-of-five-brush-
calligraphy-pens/)
Calligraphy Tutorials
Getting started with handlettering (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/07/12/start-

handlettering-today/)
How to hold the brush pen (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/06/28/how-to-hold-the-
brush-pen/)
Holding the brush pen at the right angle (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/08/16/holding-
your-brush-pen-at-the-right-angle/)
How to apply pressure (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/08/30/how-to-apply-pressure-
when-creating-brush-calligraphy/)
Improve your brush calligraphy with these basic strokes
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/08/09/improve-your-brush-calligraphy-by-practicing-
these-strokes/)
How to use the Tombow dual brush pen
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/05/24/tombow-dual-brush-pen-overview/)
How to use the Tombow blending palette
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/06/07/tombow-blending-palette-video/) (1st edition)
How to use the Tombow blending palette (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/09/06/how-
to-blend-with-the-tombow-blending-palette-and-dual-brush-pens/) (2nd edition)
Calligraphy Tips
Three ways to improve your brush calligraphy

(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/06/14/improve-your-brush-calligraphy/)
Make your brush calligraphy strokes thinner
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/06/21/practicing-thin-and-thick-strokes/)
Tips for taking better photos of your calligraphy
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/07/26/take-better-photos-of-your-calligraphy-simple-
instagram-editing-tips/)
Focus on thin strokes, but not the hairline (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/10/11/the-
reason-you-should-focus-on-the-thin-stroke-but-not-the-hairline/)
Why you should focus on the direction your brush pen faces
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/10/18/direction-your-brush-pen-faces/)
5 reasons you should master basic brush calligraphy strokes
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/12/27/5-benefits-from-learning-basic-brush-calligraphy-
strokes/)
3 tips for connecting basic strokes to form letters
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2016/01/17/tips-for-connecting-basic-stroke-to-form-letters/)
Improve your letters using two different colors of brush pens
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2016/01/24/improve-your-letters-by-practicing-with-two-
different-colors/)
Improve your thin upstrokes (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2016/01/31/how-to-improve-
thin-upstrokes/)
8-week Basic Stroke Series
Basic strokes (1 of 8): Entrance stroke (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/11/01/basic-

brush-calligraphy-strokes-the-entrance-stroke/)
Basic strokes (2 of 8): Underturn stroke (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/11/08/basic-
brush-calligraphy-strokes-the-underturn-stroke/)
Basic strokes (3 of 8): Overturn stroke (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/11/15/basic-
brush-calligraphy-strokes-the-overturn-stroke/)
Basic strokes (4 of 8): Compound curve (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/11/22/basic-
brush-calligraphy-strokes-the-compound-curve/)
Basic strokes (5 of 8): Oval (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/11/29/basic-brush-
calligraphy-strokes-the-oval-2/)
Basic strokes (6 of 8): Ascending stem loop (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/12/06/basic-
brush-calligraphy-strokes-the-ascending-stem-loop/)
Basic strokes (7 of 8): Descending stem loop
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/12/13/basic-brush-calligraphy-strokes-the-descending-
stem-loop/)
Basic strokes (8 of 8): Full pressure stroke (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/12/20/basic-
brush-calligraphy-strokes-the-full-pressure-stroke/)
5 reasons you should master basic brush calligraphy strokes
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/12/27/5-benefits-from-learning-basic-brush-calligraphy-
strokes/)
Tips for Lefties
Lefty inspiration: Meet five lefty calligraphers

(https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/09/13/calligraphy-tips-for-lefties/)
Best grips for lefty calligraphers (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/09/20/best-grips-for-
left-handed-calligraphers/)
Best tools for lefty calligraphers (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/09/27/best-tools-for-
left-handed-calligraphers/)
7 tips for left-handed calligraphers (https://piecescalligraphy.com/2015/10/04/can-lefties-do-
calligraphy/)
Free downloads:
6 mm 65 degree guidesheet
(https://piecescalligraphy.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/guidelines-6-mm-65-degrees-pieces-
calligraphy1.pdf) *NEW!*
Alphabet and Basic Stroke Guide
(https://piecescalligraphy.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/alphabet-and-basic-stroke-guide-by-
pieces-calligraphy.pdf)
Worksheets (no slant) (https://piecescalligraphy.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/worksheets-
guide-by-pieces-calligraphy-pdf.pdf)
Guidesheets (bold, with slant)
(https://piecescalligraphy.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/pieces-calligraphy-guide-sheet-
bold.pdf)
Guidesheets (gray, with slant) (https://piecescalligraphy.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/pieces-
calligraphy-guide-sheet-gray.pdf)
More guidesheets (http://www.biancamascorro.com/blog/2016/1/6/guidesheet-trio)
Drill boxes (http://anintran.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/drill_boxes.pdf)
Copperplate guidesheets (http://anintran.com/guide-sheets)
Lettering guide (http://blog.tombowusa.com/2015/10/11/free-lettering-guide-from-
tombow/)
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Special thanks to the following calligraphers for help with the guidesheets: Nina Tran
(http://instagram.com/anintran), Bianca Mascorro (http://www.biancamascorro.com/), Grace Jimenez
(http://instagram.com/bygraceabounds), Younghae Chung
(http://instagram.com/logos_calligraphy)
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90 Comments ADD YOURS
1. JASMIN LOIS QUILALA says:

August 14, 2015 at 9:06 pm
Hi! What if I don’t have brush pen,could I use paint brush as an alternative?
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1. PIECESCALLIGRAPHY says:
August 18, 2015 at 8:49 am
Hi Jasmin! Great question. You can certainly use a paint brush, although I do not have
much experience with one, so I cannot say how my blog posts and tutorials will transfer. In
general, the concepts are similar: Thin upstrokes, thick downstrokes. Try checking out The
Postman’s Knock or Random Olive online. Both blogs have tutorials and worksheets that
feature the paint brush. Hope that helps!
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2. NABIHA HASHIM says:
January 11, 2016 at 11:07 pm
Hi Sharisse. I am in my 50’s. Since I have alot of spare time I am very interested in learning
calligrapy..Your ig is superb. Easy to follow instructions. But I am totally zero on and how
to start. Please help.
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3. SHUE says:
March 28, 2016 at 8:19 am
Hi Sharisse, I just bought my 1st pen (Pentel touch) and started yesterday. The first time I
put pen to paper, I was puzzled.. isn’t this just a normal marker? Then I surfed around for
tutorial videos and discovered your channel and your blog. By the end of today I’ve
finished your basic 8 videos and got the hang of things. I showed my notebook to my
friends and already received some praises, heeehee! You are a great teacher, THANK YOU
SO MUCH! I can’t tell you how happy I am to discover that there’s a section with tips for
lefties. I’m going to delve into these next. Thanks!!!!!!!
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May 2, 2016 at 10:00 am
Hi Shue! Did you get the Pentel touch with a brush tip? Make sure it is not the Pentel
with a FINE point. You want the BRUSH tip so that it is flexible and can bend and create
those thin/thick strokes you need for brush calligraphy. Yes, these are essentially
markers – which makes it super easy for learning letterforms and mastering the basics!
So happy you are learning a lot from my blog. Please let me know what else you need
help with or what questions you have. Thanks and happy writing!
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4. CHLOE DE GUZMAN says:
November 22, 2016 at 1:15 am
Hi Jasmin! You can, I’ve tried it and it works as good. Plus some are slightly cheaper so you
can get more colours.
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November 22, 2016 at 12:57 pm
Thanks for sharing, Chloe!
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2. SIOBHAN says:
August 21, 2015 at 3:17 am
You’re so helpful…thank you for all of your tips. Xx
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September 12, 2015 at 8:48 pm
Hi, Siobhan! You are so welcome and thank you for visiting! Let me know if there’s
anything in particular I can help you with!
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3. VANESHA says:
September 23, 2015 at 4:07 am
Hello. What if i want to make a bigger size of brush lettering? What will u use to make it? Like
in a 20cm height letter. Thanks!:)
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October 4, 2015 at 9:10 pm
Hi Vanesha! You know what? I have never made letters that big before! Therefore, I
wouldn’t be able to tell you the best tool or method for achieving that size. You can try
using faux calligrahy to create letters that size, and then fill in the letters. Hope that thelps!
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2. ITJUSTFLOWS says:
April 8, 2016 at 1:14 am
You could use a large pointed paint brush dipped in ink or paint 🙂
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May 2, 2016 at 9:55 am
Thanks, Justine!!!
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4. LIN says:
December 12, 2015 at 10:37 am
I’m a beginner & all your tips have helped me improve a lot, thank you so much!!!!
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So happy to hear, Lin! Let me know if you have any questions! Happy writing 🙂
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5. NEWBIE says:
Hi Sharisse! Im a newbie at brush lettering.. Thanks for all your tips and tutorials (haven’t
watched it all though!) Im already following you in Instagram and your works are my
inspiration. Hoping that I could be as good as you one day! Stay blessed! 🤗
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Hello there and welcome! I am so excited to be here at the start of YOUR journey. Enjoy the
videos and tutorials and do let me know how it goes!
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6. CIAOPESCAO says:
Hello, Sharisse! I would be great a post about ornaments. Curved lines and so… Do you have it
in mind? Thanks a lot for your fantastic blog!
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Hi there, thanks for visiting my blog! Could you elaborate on your question? I’m not sure I
know what you are asking. Are you referring to flourishing?
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1. CIAOPESCAO says:
Jajaja, yes! Sorry, I’m spanish and I didn’t know how to explain myself. Yes, flourishing!
I am really bad at flourishing, and I would love you to make some exercises to improve
them 😀
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Got it! I will certainly work on that and share some flourishing tips with you!
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7. SAI says:
December 17, 2015 at 4:19 pm
Im soooooo happy i found your page : ))))) I hope to learn lots with you !!!!
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I’m so happy you found me, too! Enjoy the tutorials and videos, and be sure to let me know
what questions you have. Happy writing!
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8. TISHA says:
Hi sharisse! I really dont know how I found your blog but it is heaven sent, i tell you. Learning
brush calligraphy is my goal this coming year and I dont know where to start!
I cant wait to dig in!
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Hi Tisha! Thrilled to have you and excited you found me. Enjoy the tips and tutorials, and
please keep me posted on your progress! Let me know if you have any questions. Happy
writing!
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9. SHARON says:
Sharisse! You’re the best and thanks so much for breaking all of this information down so well.
It certainly makes learning and oracticing easier 😊
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You are always welcome, Sharon!!! I was just there in the beginning myself, so I know how
overwhelming and challenge it can be to get started. Glad to hear you are finding it easier
to learn and practice. Keep at it! 🙂
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10. ELLEN says:
January 12, 2016 at 6:44 am
So, tell me what you do with brush calligraphy? It doesn’t seem like it would have the same
market as pointed pen. Curious! Thanks, Ellen
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January 18, 2016 at 10:44 pm
Hi Ellen! Great question – brush calligraphy can be used for so many things. Crafts and
products, such as handwritten letters, gift tags, and custom prints. Teaching the art of
calligraphy in general, which I do primarily on my blog, YouTube, and Instagram account.
And brush calligraphy can be digitized and then used in a multitude of ways, such as
creating logos, more custom prints, and printing onto anything from paper to mugs and
fabric and wood, etc. The idea is that brush calligraphy is simply another type of
handlettering that gives something a personal touch. While pointed pen has a classic and
timeless look and feel to it, I have found brush calligraphy easier to start with as a
beginning calligrapher, since one does not have to worry about so many supplies like ink
and nibs and holders. Just a pen and paper is all you essentially need for brush calligraphy!
🙂
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11. ING says:
Great idee to learning calligrafie lettering
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Always! 🙂
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12. LAURIE0404 says:
January 12, 2016 at 5:38 pm
Thank you…Thank you….Thank you! I am sooooo…..excited! This is my 2016 goal and you
made my day!
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January 18, 2016 at 10:09 pm
Whoo hoo! Happy writing, Laurie!
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13. ROLANDA ENROTH says:
Hi Sharisse!
I stumbled upon your brush calligraphy videos on YouTube and binged watched all of them!
lol I have gone back and watched the first three/four (multiple times) and practiced afterward
and will continue to do so.
The little things make all the difference. You pointed out the importance of transitioning
before/after the waistline and baseline. I got it!!!
Your videos are easy to understand and follow. From a selfish standpoint, I’d like your videos
to be just a tad longer. 🙂
Oh, I’ve also placed an order for several of the brush pens you suggested. I purchased a brush
pen by Faber-Castell. I think I’ll have to buy another because it’s in constant use.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Great job!
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January 18, 2016 at 10:39 pm
Hi Rolanda! I am thrilled to be a part of your journey! Thanks for watching and visiting my
blog. I truly appreciate your support and encouragement. Happy writing! Let me know if
you have any questions.
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14. ARIEL CHARLIE LERMAN says:
January 14, 2016 at 12:32 pm
What an incredible resource! I am so excited to get started, even drills sound great! I’ve got
Tombow dual ends (just the grey/black set right now, plus the blender, but I ordered Bright,
Primary, & Secondary, so soon I’ll have a whole rainbow!) as well as the Tombow Fude Soft
and Hard; I’ll have to see which is the best fit for me. I’m left-handed, too, so I really appreciate
the extra leftie tips!
I’ve got Rhodia pads and will dig out some legal pads, too – tonight I shall be spending some
serious Quality Time with my pens. I’ve done “regular” hand-lettering for a few months now,
and am eager to try brush lettering! (I am normally not a person who uses so many
exclamation marks in just a few sentences, so you can tell how jazzed I am. 😉 )
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Hi, Ariel! Hooray! Thrilled to hear your excitement. Enjoy and please let me know if you
have any questions!!! I also have a ton of videos on YouTube, and I am starting to do
Periscope broadcasts where you can tune in live and ask me questions and watch demos.
Happy writing!!!
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15. LAUREN TE VELDE says:
hi! I’ve been following you, learning each stroke. On instagram you had an awesome
worksheet that showed each letter broken down by each stroke, but I can’t find it anywhere on
this blog. Can you please let me know where I can find it? I love your work and your
demonstrations. It’s so fun to learn to write calligraphy!
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Hi, Lauren! I did not yet share that worksheet… still trying to find the time to finalize it!!!
Since you’re following along on Instagram, you will certainly know when it is available. I’ll
be announcing it a least a few times! In the meantime, did you see my current worksheet of
the lowercase alphabet and all my basic strokes? See the “Worksheets” section above ^^^!!!
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16. CRAFTMOMMY says:
HI,
I can’t find the uppercase letter practice sheets!!Please reply.
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No worksheets on capitals yet! Hoping to share soon. If you check out my alphabet hashtag
on Instagram, you can find a few of them: #piecesABCs. Also, check out Nina’s capitals on
Instagram at the tag: #anintran_majuscules.
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17. YESIM says:
February 18, 2016 at 8:23 am
Ben sizden ders almak istiyorum mümkünmü acaba ?
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February 18, 2016 at 1:58 pm
Hi! Yes, I would love for you to follow along with my tutorials and posts you see here. Let
me know if you have any questions!
(P.S. I used Google translate to interpret your comment!)
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18. JOYCE says:
March 20, 2016 at 1:19 am
Will the capital letter guide sheet be out soon? Trying to wait patiently but it’s been a long
time. Hope to see it soon. I really need ALL the letters for practicing! Please!!
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May 6, 2016 at 8:57 am
Hi Joyce! I’m so sorry for the wait. I’ve been busy building my beginner workshop that
focuses on lowercase. However, my advanced class will have capitals, so I’ll be creating
worksheets for them “soon” (again, sorry for the wait!). In the meantime, check out these
resources on Instagram for references to capital letters:
#anintran_majuscules
@portia_hand (scroll ALLLL the way down to find capital letters)
@thewordaffair
@letterarchive
Hope that helps in the meantime!
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19. EMMA CHEESMAN says:
March 30, 2016 at 8:49 am
WOW!!! I’m so glad I found this post! This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!! I have
ALWAYS loved calligraphy and hand-lettering but never really got into it. I’ve been looking
into getting started as I think it would be such a fun hobby as well as a very useful skill to have
(I’m a freelance graphic designer).
I’m on the hunt for some materials this week and plan to get started with your guides this
weekend. Being a lefty, I appreciate the tips you’ve included for us!! Thanks so much 🙂 I’m
too excited
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May 2, 2016 at 10:02 am
So happy to hear, Emma! It’s amazing how helpful it is to know the basics of calligraphy,
simply to create beautiful notes, dress up your personal gifts, or even design something
more intricate such as a logo or a decorative quote. Let me know what questions you have
or what you are struggling with. When I return from my blogging break, I want to be sure I
am addressing your concerns! Thanks and happy writing!
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20. SYLVIA KROT says:
April 10, 2016 at 10:07 am
Hello, thank you so much for your instructions!
What is the best time to practice. Every day, say about 15 minutes. Twice a week for a hour? I
do experience some improvement, but I also feel like it takes a long time!
Now I try to practice every day for about 15 minutes.
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May 2, 2016 at 9:54 am
Hi Sylvia! Every day for 15 minutes is PERFECT. If you are like me, you are super busy and
tired, so it can be hard to find much time. If you are able to practice for an hour – go for it.
But listen to your body, hands, and brain! If you start to get tired, unmotivated, or
frustrated, take a break or stop and pick up the next day.
You are right – it takes time to improve. Quality is better than quantity though. So instead
of focusing on long periods of practice, try to really focus on one thing each time you pick
up a pen, and just try to get better with each stroke. Don’t worry about making
improvements fast or being able to master the entire alphabet right away. If you compare
your work to even just a few weeks ago and can tell you are much more confident and
writing better strokes and building your muscle memory, then you are on the right track! If
you feel you are not improving at all, try sending me a photo of your work or tagging me in
a post on Instagram and let me know you need some feedback. I would love to provide
some helpful critiques and suggest ways you can improve.
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21. ALEXANDRA says:
April 29, 2016 at 4:34 am
Hi , just started enjoying brush calligraphy ! and this downloads are being so useful! Thank
you so much for sharing ! Have a great day!
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May 2, 2016 at 9:44 am
Thanks, Alexandra! I appreciate the feedback. While I am currently on a blogging break, I
am avidly taking notes on what works (and what doesn’t) so I can create more materials
and helpful guides for you! Let me know what else you need help with. Have a great day,
too!
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22. DIANA says:
May 16, 2016 at 10:50 am
Your video series of the basic strokes is very helpful! I’m using your Alphabet and Basic Stroke
Guide for practice but will there be one for upper case letters? Numbers, too? 🙂
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Hi Diana! I shared an uppercase PDF in my (free) starter guide here:
http://learnbrushcalligraphy.com. You’ll receive it after signing up for my online course
waiting list. Hope that helps! Numbers are coming soon! 🙂
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23. L says:
May 28, 2016 at 5:25 am
Hi Sharisse,
THANK YOU so much for collecting your tuts & guidelines here in one place. I’ve been
looking for some guidelines on brush lettering, and this is one of the most valuable collections
out there. And your Instagram posts are super helpful, too. Thank you so much for freely
sharing these resources!!
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May 29, 2016 at 8:26 am
You are so welcome! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. Happy writing!
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24. PZ says:
June 1, 2016 at 2:00 am
Hey!! I recently bought my first set of brush pens and your videos have been really helpful in
learning how to use them! Thank you so much!
I do have a few questions though. Will you be posting any videos to help with upper case
letters?
And also it would be really great if you could do one dealing with how to join individual
letters together to make words as I’m having trouble connecting letters like ‘o’ and ‘x’
smoothly.
Thanks again! 🙂
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Hey there! I will definitely be sharing videos on capital letters. For starters, you can grab
my PDF guide of the upper case letters here: http://learnbrushcalligraphy.com. It’s part of
the (free) starter guide I’m sending folks who sign up for my online course waiting list. Let
me know if it helps!
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25. RUSHMA says:
June 11, 2016 at 10:38 am
Hi Sharisse!
Thank you for all the great tips and sharing your work! You were my inspiration to start brush
calligraphy! Your posts on Instagram are absolutely amazing! Keep up your amazing talent!
Love all the way from Maldives!! ❤
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June 14, 2016 at 8:06 pm
Hello, from California! How very cool and thank you so much for stopping by. Glad you
have been inspired – happy writing!
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26. JESSICA says:
June 14, 2016 at 3:29 pm
This was so so helpful thank you!!
xo
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June 14, 2016 at 8:06 pm
You are very welcome!
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27. MYT CR8TIV says:
June 19, 2016 at 12:23 am
I can’t get the alphabet and brush stroke guide to load properly. Page 1 and 2 are just blank but
page 3 and 4 is the lined worksheet. Am I missing something here that Page 1 and 2 are just
blank ?
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June 19, 2016 at 1:42 pm
The first page should have the basic strokes and the second page should have the lowercase
alphabet. If you send me an email at piecescalligraphy@gmail.com, I can send you the PDF
file. 🙂
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28. AGNTBLUEYZ (MICHELLE BARR) says:
July 12, 2016 at 12:13 pm
I am really enjoying your site. I’m brand new to this and my mom and I are learning together.
This is probably a really lame question, but is there a sheet that shows all the letters (maybe I
missed it). I’m just practicing with lined paper and a pencil right now. Anything you can share
is greatly appreciated. Thank you and LOVE your site! 🙂
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August 31, 2016 at 1:14 pm
Hi Michelle! Not lame at all!! In fact, look on this page
(https://piecescalligraphy.com/learn) and find the downloadable guidesheets section. You
can save and print it as many times as you’d like! Let me know if you need help finding it.
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29. ARA says:
July 26, 2016 at 3:14 am
Hi! I just started practicing calligraphy and are there any “fonts” for practice? Because I think
there are common fonts/style that most people use… or I’m not artistic enough to differentiate
it. It looks simple but I know it’s not lol It’s kinda like Lauren’s handwriting (lower case b is
kinda the same as h) If I sound like demanding, I’m sorry I’m not ;; I’m just curious if you call
it font/style so I can practice that. Thank you!
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August 31, 2016 at 1:07 pm
Hi Ara! You bring up a great point – finding your style can be challenging, especially when
you’re first starting out. My advice is to copy for practice purposes, but then when you try
to write on your own, try to recreate the style but with your own take – maybe your strokes
are thicker or thinner, you can flourish in different areas, or you can change the slant of
your letters. It took me a while to find my own style, and sometimes I even think my style
is still similar to other peoples’. But the more you practice, you naturally will develop
something unique to you. Hope that helps. 🙂
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30. JILL says:
July 29, 2016 at 2:14 pm
Absolutely LOVING your blog and all of your tutorials! It’s hard to find a good beginning
point, and this is it. I can already tell a huge improvement in my lettering.
Quick question (and sorry if I’m just not seeing it anywhere): do you have any blogs or videos
on comma dots, or the letters that don’t use the basic strokes? My Rs, Ss, Es, and Ks are looking
a little rough!! Some of them I’ve seen you write in other tutorials, but I’d love the extra help
with those random letters. And what about capital letters?
Thanks so much for all of your help– it’s been so encouraging!
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31. JILL says:
July 29, 2016 at 6:23 pm
Thank you so much for the tutorials and videos! They are so helpful! It’s hard to find a good
spot to begin, and this is definitely it! I do have a question (sorry if you’ve answered this
elsewhere on your blog and I’m just not seeing it): do you have any blogs/videos/tutorials on
comma dots, or the letters that don’t use only the basic strokes (R, S, K, E), or capital letters?
Thanks again for all the hard work you put into this!! It is much appreciated 🙂
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August 31, 2016 at 11:21 am
Hi, Jill! I don’t yet have a post for those things, but I’m glad you asked. I will certainly work
on that. In the meantime, you can always check some of my videos on Instagram (use the
hashtag #piecesvideos) – Hopefully I demonstrate some of those letters. Let me know if
there is one you really want to see me demo.
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32. STACY says:
August 10, 2016 at 8:38 am
Love your tips and worksheets! Do you have a alphabet guide for uppercase letters?
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August 31, 2016 at 11:18 am
Hi, Stacy! Not yet! That’s been on my list for MONTHS. If I don’t put it out this Xmas
holiday, I’ll have failed you. And I do not plan to fail you!
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33. PARVATHYPRAVEEN2013 says:
September 10, 2016 at 8:35 am
I am beginner in calligraphy and love all your tips and tutorials.. You were one of my
inspirations to begin learning brush calligraphy..but I am having a huge trouble..fraying of
brush pens.. I am using 32lb hp paper and tombow brushpens.. I hold the pens at an angle
too..but still have already freayed 3 brush pens..where am I going wrong?? Can you please
help…?? Thank you in advance
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Hi there! What pens are you using? Some pens just happen to fray more easily than others.
And even though you have to be firm in your grip, you still have to go slow and be careful
not to kink the nib or accidentally push it down too much. Send me a photo of your work
and I’m happy to take a look. You can email me at hello@piecescalligraphy.com.
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1. PARVATHYPRAVEEN2013 says:
Hi mam
I have emailed you the pictures
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Ok, thanks! I will take a look soon.
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34. CHARMAIN says:
September 18, 2016 at 2:40 pm
Hi! I’m a 10 year old who got a Calligraphy set on my birthday. The thing is, I don’t know how
to useit. There are no instructions even though its brand new. The pens are the one thats like a
pen and one with no ink just a pen. May you please give some advice? Thanks.
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Hey Charmain! Can you send me the name of your calligraphy set or a photo? You can
email me at hello@piecescalligraphy.com. I’m not sure which one you’re talking about. My
guess is it is a pointed pen and nib and you’ll need to purchase ink to dip into.
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35. SKYEWONG says:
October 31, 2016 at 1:29 am
Hi, your writing skills really impressed! Hope to learn from you! 🙂
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Thank you so much! I’m very happy you are here. Happy writing!
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36. ANNAESTRADA says:
Amazing! One of the best resources I’ve found on line!
Thank you very much!
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Thank you for visiting!!!
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37. MADHU NARAYAN (@MADTASTIK) says:
Hi Sharisse,
Huge fan of the basics tutorials! Thank you so much.
How do you recommend coming up with a hand lettering style that’s consistent?
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Hey there! This sounds cliche, but seriously the best way to improve consistency – practice.
Now, the next question you may have is HOW to practice, or what are the BEST practices?
That would be drills and very intentional types of study. Don’t just write to write. Actually
study and observe each stroke and the overall stylistics of your desired style. Try to get
feedback from others and also observe what aspects of other styles you like and see if you
can try to incorporate them into your own. Hope that helps!
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38. CHANTAL DOWLING says:
I just wanted to say that what you do is amazing. I have been watching tons of YouTube videos
and I stumbled upon you. You provide guide sheets for free (which many are so expensive at
other websites and you share what you know with tons of people for free. I truly admire you
and you inspire me. I got my brush pen and Rhodia paper and I am finally ready to start along
side your YouTube videos. I do have a question though, how do I subscribe to your blog? I
can’t seem to find a link to subscribe on your website.
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December 1, 2016 at 4:10 pm
Thank you so much, Chantal! Actually, I haven’t been updating my blog in a while – so
you’re not missing anything! Are you following me on Instagram? Or subscribed to my
YouTube channel? I will definitely announce when I return to blogging weekly. Otherwise,
you can also sign up for my online course waiting list at http://learnbrushcalligraphy.com.
I share weekly tips to the wait list since the course doesn’t launch for a while. 🙂 Hope that
helps!
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39. DAWN says:
I would LOVE to see the alphabet and basic strokes guide in the 2 color method you have been
using (a printable would be FANTASTIC)! Do you have any plans for to make one?
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I do now!!! Thanks for the suggestion, Dawn.
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40. KEYLA says:
May 24, 2017 at 5:47 am
Hi thanks. For you I start and I understand a little more the calligraphy. Excellent job. I’m
looking for the free capital letters guide, yet available?
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May 24, 2017 at 2:13 pm
Hi Keyla! I have a capitals guide in my starter guide that you can get after signing up for
my waiting list for my online course. Go to: http://learnbrushcalligraphy.com to sign up
and you’ll automatically be emailed the guide. Hope that helps! 🙂
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1. JASMIN LOIS QUILALA says:

(P.S. I used Google translate to interpret your comment!)

Hope that helps in the meantime!

I have emailed you the pictures

Huge fan of the basics tutorials! Thank you so much.

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