Before you begin, gather the following supplies: paper, ink or gouache, a pen, nib, and guide sheets. Calligraphy ink (such as Higgins Calligraphy Ink) is readily obtained at most art-supply and ...

Think of the beautiful wedding invitations that have come in your life. What is one thing that sets them apart? Is it a gorgeously embossed envelope? Maybe a special scent sprayed on the card? Or, is ...

A simple class on traditional italic calligraphy, which dates from the Italian Renaissance, ignited Molly Suber Thorpe’s love of the handwritten letter. But she’s moved on to a fresh, modern lettering ...

Art in Japan often comes from a philosophical standpoint, where the process is equally important as the result. This is particularly true when it comes to the Japanese calligraphy art of shodo. On the ...