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Brush Pen Grab Bag

Ever wanted to try #allthepens? Then this grab bag is for you! I’m destashing my (frankly insane) supply of brush pens, and for $14, you can get 9 to 10 brush pens. That’s an average of $1.30 to $1.40 per pen.

All these pens are either sealed and brand-new, or only have been used once or twice on smooth Rhodia paper to test it out — they are practically new! Get yours and start playing!

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REVIEW | Botanical Line Drawing & Modern Florals

Who doesn’t like some florals to accompany their calligraphy pieces? I certainly do! As always, I did my research, then bought two books to fill in the gaps of my knowledge: Botanical Line Drawing by Peggy Dean and How to Draw Modern Florals by Alli Koch. I finally had the time to truly delve into the books last week, so here’s my in-depth 2 cents on why you should get both of them! (more…)

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[31/03] Watercolour Bounce Lettering Workshop

Bounce calligraphy done in watercolour is the best twist to really modernise your lettering work. But you’ve probably struggled with lettering with a real brush and having your letters bounce up a mountain or roll downhill instead of looking balanced. Come away with me for a little 3-hour sessh on Saturday afternoon (31 Mar) and let me give you the secrets to bounce calli, using a real brush, and…

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Floral Watercolor Serif Alphabet | InCoWriMo 2018

It’s finally the end of February, and I’m so excited to share the project i’ve been working on: floral watercolour serif alphabets! It’s been a challenge for sure, but the final result is definitely worth it! PIN IT Coming up with The Project I’ve done International Correspondence Writing Month (InCoWriMo for short) for the past two years now. In previous years, I used it as a opportunity to try…

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How to Add Shadows and Highlights to Your Lettering

If you’ve been lettering for a while, you’ve probably tried adding shadows and highlights to your lettering to give it a pop and some 3D magic. It’s one — well, two! — of the things that can easily add a little pizzazz to your lettering. So let’s talk about how to do it! (more…)

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How to Make a Hexagon Frame for Your Lettering

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You're The Only Fish In My Ocean Card

You’re The Only Fish In My Ocean Card

This card measures 14.8cm x 10.5cm when closed and comes with a kraft envelope. Frame is not included. Originally hand-painted and hand-lettered, this card is printed on demand on quality 200gsm paper. Each print is carefully packed between stiff card and sealed in a clear bag before being packaged for mailing so it can arrive safely to you. Prints will be mailed out 2-3 working days after your…

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Fit Your Passion Into Little Pockets A6 Print

This art print measures 14.8cm x 10.5cm. Frame is not included. Originally hand-lettered and then digitised, this is printed on demand on quality 300gsm paper. Each print is carefully packed between stiff card and sealed in a clear bag before being packaged for mailing so it can arrive safely to you. Prints will be mailed out 2-3 working days after your order unless otherwise indicated

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My Watercolour Journey + A Book Review

Yes! I’m finally talking about MORE than brush lettering! I still love lettering, but I definitely create 😉 more than letterings these days, so I’m going to tell you all about those other things too. Hopefully, you enjoy this content as much as my old posts! So let’s talk about watercolour! It’s officially my new-old love, and I want to tell you all about the materials, my goof-ups and also my…

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2018's Big Changes | Are you ready for them?

2018’s Big Changes | Are you ready for them?

First off, HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉 It’s a little late, but I hope you had a fabulous holiday season and a good start to 2018 so far! 🙌🏻 For me, I ended the year with a birthday giveaway of $70 commissioned work credit on Instagram and started my official work year (aka 2 Jan) with a bang by picking a winner! If you missed it, @allieoallie won my little giveaway! 🎉 If she’s good with it, I’ll be…

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2 Dec / Chalk Lettering Xmas Workshop

Where? Guac & Go Cafe, Tanjong Pagar MRT When? Saturday, 2 December 2017. 10.30-1.30pm How long? 3 hours What will I learn? You’ll learn how to create script and serif lettering with chalk, and how to create different effects. We’ll also do some festive greetings and seasonal embellishments! What will I need to bring? Nothing! Just bring yourself 😉 I’ll provide everything else. What materials…

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28 Nov / SOUMYA Private Workshop

This listing is for a private workshop for Soumya. By purchasing this listing, you confirm you are the owner of this listing. Please check carefully before purchasing! The workshop will cover a 3-hour one-to-one workshop on basic letterforms and connecting letters. Should time permit, we will also cover bounce lettering, flourishes and basic layout theory. Notes and worksheets will be provided as…

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9 Dec / Basic Brush Lettering Xmas Workshop

2 Dec / Basic Brush Lettering Xmas Workshop

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25 Nov / Basic Brush Lettering Workshop (Xmas Ed.)

[Clearance!] Lettering Starter Kit

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Brush Letters Booster Workbook

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