“The 5 tools I’d recommend to any calligraphy beginner”

Starting out calligraphy there will be an overwhelming amount of products you are going to be seeing. Because to be honest there are a lot of them out there that are not good. But that is subjective and you have to try many different ones out that work for you.

The easiest to start with is brush pens. The vast amount of brush pens that are available I’d say buy many different brands, types and colors. The default that people automatically go for is Tombow dualtips. As Tombow dual tips are good markers. I came to the point that its not good to just get caught up in using them. Especially since I stated trying to use different brush pens rather than the most common ones. The brush pens I like to use are from Kuretake/zig mostly. To me the quality of the ink and build of the marker works great. But as a beginner the Bic Intensity dual tip brush pen is a great beginner brush pen and its easy to find. Also the one pictured the Tombow fudenosuke is a great beginner brush pen as well and its easy to find and not super expensive.

The type of pencil that I use is a lead holder. A lead holder is a mechanical pencil used for drafting, illustrating and etc. I feel lead holders have a greater strength of lead and also the sharpness of the pencil lasts longer. Plus the sharpener is another addition that works well with it. The one here has 2 slots for cleaning off the shavings. The other spot between the two holes is a piece to clean off the lead after shaving it.

The eraser I use is a Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser. Cause using the standard gum eraser to me is harsh on the paper when I am erasing. Also I love that it doesn’t leave any stain on the paper either when erasing. This is what I have found that works for me.

What is a Ruling Pen and How to use one

I discuss what a ruling pen is and how to use one. Because Ruling Pens are so expressive to use and definitely can be very fun to use.

Free Coronavirus Poster

mask

Clicking the link above you can download a free poster that you can resize and use as a poster for yourself and however you please. Spreading the message of how important wearing a mask is now more important than ever.Sometimes the message needs to be hard hitting for it to be understood.

Perfect is Boring

Find your wild

Here are procreate brushes that I recently released. Each brush is custom designed by me. Each brush has a different effect and result that I wanted to create brushes that varied in different use and also unique. In the video below you can see the brushes in use. Also the brushes can be used for illustration as well as calligraphy/Lettering.

Check out the video below

Mentally Stronger Than Cuban Coffee

One of my favorite pieces I created recently. If you have ever been or lived in south Florida you’d know how much of a staple cuban coffee is here and how strong it is.

Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays everyone and I hope you all have a great time with those close to you. This holiday has been great and I am looking forward to 2020 and growing together and achieving more goals that we set with one another.

How to Break Down Letters and Develop Style

In this video I talk about how I develop style of letters and talk about my method of doing that.

Skillset is more important than popularity

Early on I learned that skillset is more important than popularity. In this life of social media and being influenced by the internet on a mass scale we can forget the importance of being skilled. Money will come and the job you want will come. But if you are not prepared for when those moments do come you will not be able to match the level required.

Money is good but eventually it will run out. The day to day grind of being in tune with your craft and getting better than someone who is just focused on the quick money. Focusing on the quick money will hinder you from being truly successful. But I know each of us has a different view of success.