Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 19th 2023
Ziller inks are high-quality, pigmented acrylic inks that are known for their unique selection of hues and smooth color consistency. Ziller's history begins with Frederick W. Tamblyn, who founded the Tamblyn School of Penmanship in 1894, a mail-order correspondence course that enrolled an estimated 40,000 students worldwide. In 1933, Stephen Ziller, an engrosser and graduate of the Zanerian College, began working at Tamblyn Studios in Kansas… Read more
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 18th 2023
Suzanne Cunningham (@suzcunningham) is a calligrapher based in Florence, Alabama with twenty-six years of experience under her belt. She is a member of Calligraphy Masters (@calligraphymasters) and has inspired calligraphy enthusiasts on Instagram with her elegant scripts and graceful flourishes for years. Suzanne teaches workshops throughout the United States, and has even visited the Paper & Ink Arts classroom here in Nashville, Tennessee o… Read more
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 18th 2023
Molly Suber Thorpe is a renowned calligraphy artist whose work combines elements of modern lettering, pointed pen calligraphy, and digital lettering. Thorpe has been pivotal in stimulating interest in modern calligraphy; she teaches workshops both in-person and online, and is the author of three calligraphy books. Molly graduated from UCLA in 2009 with a concentration in typography and layout design, and since then she has received commissions fr… Read more
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 18th 2023
Gouache is an opaque watercolor that dries matte and can be used along with typical watercolors. Although designed for traditional painting, gouache has become popular for calligraphy due to its smooth, vibrant colors, opacity on dark papers, and the ease with which you can mix custom colors.We're starting today's tutorial with Winsor & Newton's Designers Gouache in Winsor Red, which is one of our favorite shades. The first step is to sq… Read more