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The Norfolk Siren, An IAMPETH Art Show Entry Jul 30, 2025

The 2025 IAMPETH call for art show entries gave me the perfect excuse to create something just for me, outside the usual bounds of client work or clas...

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LOVE: A Meaningful Piece from a Father Mar 10, 2025

When a thoughtful father reached out to me about creating a special piece for his daughter, I knew right away it would be a meaningful project. Commis...

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How to Use a Ruling Pen Sep 20, 2023

THE MAGIC OF A RULING PEN
Originally developed for engineers and architects, calligraphers can use ruling pens* to create straight lines on our calligr...

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Calligraphy Pen Holder Selection and Adjustment Aug 15, 2023

Francisco and I know a holder can be your best friend or it can cause the nib to work against you - something none of us need! We have made thousands ...

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Paper Piles: The Calligrapher's Dilemma Jun 21, 2023

What do we do with all our calligraphy practice pages?! I don't know about you but I cannot stand clutter. I like clear counters and empty spaces. Stu...

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