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In This Issue
- Meet Our Cover Artist - Allison McCallahan
- Allison McClanahan is sought after by wedding clients for her whimsical style of combining cheerful watercolor illustrations with traditional calligraphy. Having only started her artistic endeavors about five years ago, she now runs a booming invitation business from her serene and spacious studio in Utah.
- Fraktur Folk Art - Donna Selfridge Spangler
- Fraktur, a Pennsylvania German folk art from the 1750s, began as a beautiful artistic way for families to record special events, such as births and weddings.
- Fraktur Exemplar - Tamer Ghoneim
- Fraktur is a true gem of the calligraphic world, with its intricate curves and angular details that make it both elegant and distinct. Download an exemplar to try your hand at this script!
- Enchanting Watercolor Crests - Alex Schwenke
- Watercolor crests are wildly popular for wedding logos. Alex Schwenke, a graphic designer, stationer, and watercolor artist, shares how she designs logos that her clients use on stationery and papergoods for their weddings and ever after.
- More Watercolor Wonders: Inspiration Gallery
- Kristen Ramos, Sally McBride, Jessie Gibbons, Lexi DeConti, Connie Furgason, Rachel Tieken
- Fun with Flower Frogs - Laurie J. Pearson
- Do you enjoy hunting for vintage treasures at garage sales and antique markets? If so, you’ll want to keep your eyes out for these useful objects for your calligraphy studio.
- Watercolor Lettering with a Paintbrush - Maureen Vickery & Laurie Pearson
- Lettering with paintbrushes can be trickier to learn than lettering with brush markers. However, it’s a skill worth acquiring. Think of all the brushes, inks, paints, and surfaces available for your lettering adventures! And if you love painting watercolor illustrations, then adding lettering to your art will up the charm factor.
- Graceful Lace Envelope
- After attending Kathy Milici’s Hopelessly Romantic Envelopes class, I was inspired to design my own vintage-style lace envelopes.
- Hidden Message Card
- With a few simple cuts and some paper weaving, you can create a magical message card with places for secret messages and cute decorations. So gather your card stock, decorative paper, stickers, stamps, and calligraphy supplies, and let’s have fun!
- Don’t Get Lost in Space-ing - Tamer Ghoneim
- If you're a fan of studying classic styles and understanding foundational concepts of lettering, then you're in for a treat. Drawing correct letterforms is our first challenge, but achieving proper spacing between letters is the next skill to focus on.
- Prep a New Watercolor Palette
- Who doesn’t love a brand-spanking-new palette to mix watercolors on? The bad news is the beading problem that occurs with most new palettes. But I’ve got a solution for you!
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About Calligraphy Crush
Calligraphy Crush is dedicated to the artistry of modern calligraphy, historical letterforms, hand lettering, watercolor illustration, stationery, and all things enhanced with beautiful writing.
It's for calligraphers, hand letterers, and other creatives who joyfully letter as a hobby, side hustle, or full-time business.
We inspire creatives to dive into the nitty-gritty of calligraphy and refine their lettering into amazing art with aha! moments they discover in the magazine.
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Each issue (100+ pages) features:
- Tutorials
- Calligraphy FAQs
- Behind-the-scenes peaks at calligraphers’ businesses and design processes
- Product reviews
- Design inspiration
Category: Arts & Photography, Business & Entrepreneurship, Crafts & Hobbies, Education
Publisher: Calligraphy Crush
Published: Quarterly
Language: English
Compatibility: iOS/Android App + Web Reader
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