Get ready to flourish! In this episode, we chat with Schin Loong, calligrapher and artist at Open Ink Stand about all things flourishing. Schin is known for her Madarasz-inspired writing and flourishing and is the author of Calligraphic Drawing. In this episode, we talk about the freedom flourishing gives and how to approach this calligraphic discipline in a digestible way – one stroke at a time! Follow Schin at @openinkstand on Instagram or check out her website, https://www.openinkstand.com ....
Aug 15, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 4
It's summertime, which means folks are making time for calligaphy. Maybe you're headed to a calligraphy class or conference or are on a vacation and are bringing your pens along for some "me" time with pen and ink. You could also be enjoying a quiet weekend at home and are putting time aside for calligraphy. Whether you're on a plane, in a car, on a walk, or at your desk, we hope you'll have an open mind today as we talk about how to stay teachable and get the most from classes.
Jul 15, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The smell of sandalwood fills the air. A gentle scraping sound is heard from the other room. Everything turns black. No, the world isn't ending. We're just over here grinding our own sumi ink! In this immersive episode, we talk about the various forms of sumi ink and walk you through an audio demonstration as Christen grinds her own sumi ink on an inkstone. While she grinds enough ink for a small painting or calligraphy piece, Christen and Ajab have a little "ink chat" and share about some of th...
Jun 15, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 2
For us (Ajab and Christen), calligraphy started out as a hobby. We know from experience, once calligraphy enters your life, it's hard to shake it! While both of us now work as professional calligraphers, we know how important it is to maintain that spirit of curosity, practice and joy in writing. In this episode, we talk about how calligraphy might play a role for hobbyists and professionals alike. We hope it inspires you to find new ways to practice and play with your script. Follow us on Insta...
May 15, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Get ready for an all new season of The Calligraphy Podcast. Starting May 15, we will release one episode per month. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and follow us on Instagram @thecalligraphypodcast.
May 04, 2023•32 sec
From the large tips on the Tombow dual pens to small point of a Pentel Brush Sign Pen, we're talking all things brush calligraphy. Detailed show notes to come.
Oct 18, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Today, we welcome special gust Chantelle Hoffman of Bespoke Strokes. Chantelle shares about how she made the decision to step back from her calligraphy business for a season and what brought her back. You can follow Chantelle on Instagram at @bespokestrokes or visit her website, bespokestrokes.com.
Sep 13, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Ever wonder what it's like to go to a calligraphy conference? In this episode we share clips from the 2019 IAMPETH conference and tell you all about what you can expect from a week with fellow pen and ink lovers.
Aug 09, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode, we talk about: how to learn a new script why keeping a Beginner's Mindset is the key to learning tips for beginners challenges faced by advanced calligraphers Recommended in this episode: Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield
Jul 05, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Nina is a calligraphy teacher and artist renowned for her Live sessions on Instagram and her incredible attention to detail. In this heartfelt chat, we talk about: The journey of a calligrapher- from apprentice to master Why basics matter What it means to 'Pay it Forward' The relationship between a Mentor and Mentee Nina's favorite tools Follow Nina on Instagram here .
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 4
One of the biggest streams of income for calligraphers is wedding envelope jobs. In this episode we talk about: how to set up a job, what to charge (yes! We talk real numbers!), tools of the trade and more! Your homework—time yourself! How long does it take you to write an envelope in calligraphy? Tell us your time for a traditional envelope or a modern style envelope.
Jun 07, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Do wine, beer or beetles go into inks? Why do metallic inks need to be stirred frequently? Is Iron Gall ink actually bad for your nibs? Are chemical reactions part of ink-making? What kind of ink should we use if we want to create something for our great-great-great-great-great-grandkids? We bring Mr. Fox of Fox & Quills on the show to answer all these questions, and lots more! New ink announcements: Fox & Quills Check out Fox & Quills' ink collection. Codex Sinaiticus Bible Sign-up ...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this episode: How you can OWN your calligraphy journey What makes calligraphy worth pursuing How you can determine if calligraphy will become your career If being a calligrapher means being the best How to deal with judgment Plus, Christen asks a bold question and Ajab shares her vulnerabilities. Books recommended: Think Again by Adam Grant Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield The One Thing by Gary Keller...
Apr 26, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In the last episode of season 2, we recap the past year of the podcast, share some BIG news and end with two rounds of rapid fire questions. Thanks to all of our wonderful listeners for your support these last few years. We will be taking a few months off to enjoy the holidays and plan for season 3, coming spring 2021.
Dec 07, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 20
At one point or another, we all get asked to create a commissioned piece for a client. In this episode, we break down all the steps from inquiry to delivery and share how we handle projects like this. Watch Martina Flor's Adobe Max presentation – Christen mentioned it when discussing sketches.
Nov 24, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 19
*Disclaimer: This episode is not legal advice. We share about copyrights, the public domain and plagiarism in this episode. Consult a legal professional if you have questions about this topic.* In this episode, we talk about plagiarism, copyrights and the public domain. We hope our heart behind this episode comes through–we want to honor and respect fellow artists and those we learn from. An article we liked about the public domain and copyrights: https://lifehacker.com/these-1924-copyrighted-wo...
Nov 09, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In today's episode, we interview Sarah Richardson of Sarah Script. Sarah specializes in Copperplate and Engrosser's Script, in fact, she wrote the book on it! We talk with Sarah about her book and how she overcomes self doubt. Check out Sarah's Instagram Visit Sarah's Website Sign up for Sarah's Classically Copperplate class Buy Sarah's book, Copperplate Calligraphy from A to Z Sign up for Christen's Holiday class...
Oct 26, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 17
While the coronavirus has us holed up at home, the calligraphy community has adapted and taken to the internet to provide a plethora of online classes. This episode is all about how to plan for and teach a calligraphy workshop online. If you're not a teacher, this episode will put into perspective all the hard work teachers put in to make classes accessible to students across the world.
Oct 14, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 16
We use the famous words of Brian Walker, shared by Heather Held, to format today's episode. We talk about resources to study from, tools to practice with, and asked our listeners to reflect on their own experiences and offer up advice to new broad edge calligraphers. Below are the resources we mentioned: Books: Foundations of Calligraphy by Sheila Waters The Speedball Textbook Pen Lettering by Ann Camp Writing & Illuminating & Lettering by Edward Johnston Calligraphy for Kids by Eleanor ...
Sep 28, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In part one of our broad edge series, we talk about the basics of broad edge calligraphy–tools, how to get an x height, how it relates to and differs from pointed pen, and more.
Sep 14, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 14
What do government certificates, tied ribbon, Punjab and Hebrew calligraphy, and the public domain have in common? All of these topics are covered in a single episode. This week, we posted an "Ask Us Anything" question on Instagram and you truly did ask us everything! We answer a bunch of questions. We hope this episode makes you feel like you are sitting next to us, catching up over tea and talking about everything under the calligraphy sun. This episode is sponsored by Paper and Ink Arts. Use ...
Aug 31, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode of The Calligraphy Podcast, we had the honor of chatting with Heather Held, known for her stunning offhand flourishing and florals and her knowledge of the Italian Hand. Learn about the history of Italian Hand and hear Heather's journey of falling in love with calligraphy. Connect with Heather... Instagram: @heathervictoria1 Blog: http://inkflourishes.blogspot.com/ Website: http://inkflourishes.blogspot.com/ Studio tour: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCWRGzgDBeJ/...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Sometimes we just need a little pep talk to remind us that we are worthy of pursuing this art, working professionally and contributing to the calligraphy community. It may sound silly, but there are many ways we as artists doubt ourselves and on this episode we talk through some of these pain points so we can face them head on. Feel free to come back to this episode when you just need someone to cheer you on! Christen recently gave an online presentation/demo about the podcast envelope exchange....
Aug 03, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 11
We asked YOU, our amazing listeners, about the small businesses who create your favorite inks, pens, papers and other supplies. We got an incredible response, and while we couldn't share every single maker on this episode, we created a spreadsheet with all of their info. View the spreadsheet at tinyurl.com/TCPartisans.
Jul 20, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Today, we welcome IAMPETH Master Penman Jake Weidmann on the show. Join us as Jake shares about his calligraphy journey, his favorite condiments and advice for calligraphers of all levels. You can follow Jake @jakeweidmann. Visit his website: jakeweidmann.com Visit Everyday Heirloom at https://everydayheirloomco.com/ Visit Jake's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Jmweidmann Watch Jake's TED Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofj18vLdHug https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85bqT904VWA...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Stay tuned for a special episode with artist and master penman Jake Weidmann. The full interview will be available July 6. Music credit:Meekness by Kai Engel, used under Creative Common license CC BY 4.0 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Sustains/Kai_Engel_-_Sustains_-_02_Meekness
Jun 29, 2020•1 min
Ink stirrers, triangles, footballs, oh my! Pens and inks aside, tune into today's episode to hear about the tools that help you do your best work. Laser liner video Laser liner blog Laser liner Ames Lettering Guide blog Ames Lettering Guide Water dish Eraser guard Light box T-square Envelope drying rack Ink Stirrer David Grimes Leather Blotter Phantom Line Guide This episode is sponsored by Paper and Ink Arts. Use code TCP2020 at paperinkarts.com for 10% off your online order. Discount does not ...
Jun 22, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Today we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Joe Vitolo, one of the most well known and humble calligraphy teachers and educators in our community. Dr. Joe shared about his experience in the calligraphy world and even gave us the historical answer to the great debate...is it Copperplate, Engrossers Script or English Roundhand? Grab your notebook because you'll be jotting notes down all episode long. Check back for detailed show notes featuring images from Dr. Joe.
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 7
If you want to go on a calligraphy deep dive, The Flourish Forum is the place to be. We talk with Erica McPhee, the founder of the Flourish Forum, to learn about this welcoming and educational online resource. The Flourish Forum is open to anyone interested in calligraphy and has hundreds of conversations threads all about calligraphy. You can ask questions, share work or participate in one of their many envelope exchanges. Visit theflourishforum.com to sign up. Follow Erica on Instagram @flouri...
May 25, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In today's episode, we talk about what it means to find your calligraphy style. In this episode, we mentioned this book, great for being inspired and learning how to analyze scripts. Edward Johnston's Writing & Illuminating & Lettering. - 1906: https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.105487/page/n5/mode/2up This episode is sponsored by Paper and Ink Arts. Use code TCP2020 at paperinkarts.com in April and May 2020 for 10% off your online order. Discount does not apply towards shippi...
May 11, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 5
