Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 18th 2023
The Hiro 41 nib is made by Manuscript Pen Company, a family-owned business based in Shropshire, England that branched off from D. Leonardt & Co. in the mid-1900s. Founded in 1856 in Birmingham, England, Leonardt is one of the oldest manufacturers of dip pens. The company expanded rapidly after its opening, exporting writing instruments throughout South America and Europe. Eventually, Leonardt’s products were considered such high quality… 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
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 17th 2023
Hi All! My name is Sophie Taylor and I am the artist behind @taylor_design_studio. I'm a long time fan of @paperandinkarts, so it's a treat to be writing this blog post. I thought I'd take a moment to introduce myself for those who might not know me. I'm a California native and live on top of a mountain in the middle of nowhere. I've been a crafter for as long as I can remember, but when I took my first lettering course back in 2018, it change… Read more