There are lots of reasons to learn modern calligraphy. Take a look at the reasons below to see which reason excites you the most.
Relaxing
Creating calligraphy is relaxing and encourages mindfulness. Your mind focuses on each stroke and it can help you to switch off. Whenever I'm stressed out I turn off my tech and create something, anything, that features calligraphy.
Despite spending years creating calligraphy I also find watching videos of calligraphy soothing.
Progress is visual
One of the great things about about calligraphy is that you can see with your own two eyes how you've progressed.
This is why I always recommend that beginners keep their early work as it's rewarding looking back and seeing how much you've grown.
I actually created a video where I look back at my old work and recreate it.
Hobby for your CV
I've always hated that dreaded question in interviews and networking - "do you have any hobbies?" and sadly watching Netflix and staying in my PJs all weekend probably isn't deemed an interesting answer.
If this is a question you also dread, calligraphy is an interesting hobby and skill that you can bring out as an answer both for interviews or for general conversation.
More than paper and pen
Calligraphy doesn't just have to be on paper, there are so many mediums to apply it to. Whether it's designing custom chalkboards, homeware or even pebbles! There's lots of different items to get creative on. Here's my list of ways to use modern calligraphy.
Quick tip! Faux calligraphy enables calligraphers to write on different surfaces that traditional calligraphy pens can't write on.
Lovely community
The people in the calligraphy and bullet journal community are so supportive and friendly. If you're a beginner, the community will be there to build your confidence and skill with some feedback if that's what you're looking for.
I have two groups for you to join. One is my Calligraphy Facebook group and the other is my Creative Business Owners Facebook group for fellow artists starting and running businesses. I also have private communities for members of my memberships.
Calligraphy is an affordable hobby
You don't need lots of expensive items to get started. All you technically need is a pencil and you can apply pressure to the pencil to achieve the calligraphy effect.
I broke down how much it costs to learn so that you can get a reasonable idea of what you might spend on leanring calligraphy.
Handmade cards or gifts
I find receiving handmade cards and gifts really heart warming. I love the feeling that someone's put their time and love into creating something just for me!
This is one reason why making handmade cards is MY FAVOURITE PART of calligraphy, to pass that feeling onto others. If you'd like to some inspiration for handmade card ideas, check out the video below or sign up to The Calligraphy Confidence Course.
No time like the present
In the UK, due to this year's events, millions of people are suddenly finding themselves with more free time than they ever could have imagined. So why not put some of that time to use to learn a fun and relaxing hobby?
Turn admiration into action
Have you ever been awe-inspired by compilation videos of "soothing calligraphy", I definitely have!
Why not turn that admiration into action by picking up a pen and getting started?
Lots of different styles
Modern, Traditional, Digital, Colourful, Monochrome - search for calligraphy and you'll see that there are LOTS of different styles. And the reason why that's great is because there's bound to be a style that you 'connect' with and can embrace in your own style as you learn calligraphy.
Bad handwriting but beautiful calligraphy
One of the most common misconceptions about calligraphy is that you need to be good at handwriting to be able to learn calligraphy.
However, you can create beautiful calligraphy regardless of whether you have good handwriting or not.
Embrace other cultures
Calligraphy is a part of some Eastern cultures of the world. This could be a fun way to learn and embrace some different cultures, and even learn a language!
Bonus reason - Earn from calligraphy
If you love the art of modern calligraphy you can eventually go on to earning an income from it in a variety of ways such as wedding calligraphy, calligraphy signage and much more.
As I mentioned in another reason there are lots of styles and you'll find your "thing", the same applies for selling your work, you'll find something you'll love and be able to do more of it!
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