Mindful Creativity, Hand Lettering, Graphic Design
The Search for More Sparkle Pens I love the Pentel Sparkle Pop Gel Pensand tell everyone I meet about them. However, they only come in 8 colors and cost $15. I decided to begin buying different pens and testing them out. I bought three different sets and tested them on both white and black paper … Read more Glitter Gel Pen Reviews
How I Discovered the Pentel Sparkle Pop Pens If you have ever attended a class that I have taught, you know that I love my “happy pens”. I have probably used over 10 sets of them in the past couple of years. I first learned of them when I got started lettering someone mentioned how … Read more Pentel Sparkle Pop Gel Pen Review
As we focus on the principles of design using contrast, this is not the first time that I have begun a learning journey without all the requisite skills. I want to remember where I was when I began; therefore, I am going to share my learning and process through text and video and look forward … Read more Principle of Design: Contrast
This year, I am participating in a year-long study of The Principles of Design for Lettering Art taught by Cora Pearl, who is a full time calligrapher and teacher of lettering arts. The study consists of nine face-to-face meetings and supplemented with online posts throughout the year. In this class, we will study the principles … Read more Principles of Design: A Year-long Study
SuperDoodleGirl Recommendations For the second year in a row, I hosted a Lettering Tool Tour. I packed up many of my favorite markers, pens, papers, and storage so that fellow Lucky Star Campers could test them out. In an hour . . . I demonstrated some of my favorites and then participants got to have … Read more Lettering Tool Tour 2.0
Chalk and Markers Chalkboards Chalkboard Lettering Books and Tutorials Chalk and Markers Dritz Chalk Cartridge Set (This is the skinny chalk holder that I showed you.) Interesting information about using Chalk Ink markers to write on chalkboard film. 4 pack of fine tip VersaChalk markers (white) Chalkboards Lucky Clover Trading has a lot of cheap, cute … Read more Chalkboard Lettering
The mandala dot art class at Lucky Star Art Camp was a BIG hit! Here are some of the things that we learned and pics from class. A couple of comments about the paint. The Apple Barrel was the best in consistency so that we didn’t have to add much water to it to thin … Read more Mandala Dot Art Tools and Supplies
At the August Calligraphy Guild meeting, I had three new experiences. Martha Cole was our guest presenter who shared her fun and whimsical uncial-inspired lettering with us. I used a parallel pen for the first time! I created all kinds of colors by mixing only two colors of ink. The parallel pen was a completely new tool … Read more Lettering with a Parallel Pen
This year at Lucky Star Art Camp, I am teaching a dot mandala painting class. I love mandalas. I have created lettering mandalas for gifts and relaxation, but have never tried creating dot mandalas. It looks like so much fun and pretty simple, too. I first attempted it using dowel rods, one nail dotting tool, … Read more How to Get Started with Dot Mandalas
Get ready for a fast-paced three hour workshop of adventure in lettering and creativity. Tap into your creative flow with hands-on activities using familiar and unfamiliar tools for mark-making. You will experience a fast-paced round of creative and lettering warm-up activities. Then you will begin to face timed creative challenges to prepare you for the … Read more Lettering Jam at Waco Calligraphy Guild