5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Learning Calligraphy

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024

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  • @katedavidson7929
    @katedavidson7929 Před 2 lety +26

    I connected immediately with your site. I am a senior of 70+ years, have a right hand tremor and recently got so distracted by playing with Diamond Art. I am preparing my Birthday cards and Xmas cards. My goal is to write some birthday wishes inside the card with grace and flair. Need to get my handwriting back in the swing and perhaps chose too eagerly to do Calligraphy. It's much like shorthand strokes. Practicing the strokes is so vital to this art. I need tips from anyone and everyone. Yes, it's overwhelming walking into an art store but luckily walked out without purchasing one item... so I am sticking with you .. your directions are clear and I do think I can follow you. Thank you.

  • @believeroftwelvers
    @believeroftwelvers Před 4 lety +26

    Thanks Becca!
    India.. 🇮🇳🇮🇳✌️♥️

  • @ThatMomWithALaser
    @ThatMomWithALaser Před 4 lety +18

    I'm not a calligrapher YET but I am learning SO much from you in so many ways! Go, Becca, go! You ROCK!

  • @justjanem7874
    @justjanem7874 Před 4 lety +23

    I’m so glad that I clicked on your video & I chose you to be that one instructor to learn from start to finish 😊 Very happy to be one of Becca’s happy ever crafters! Thank you ❤️

  • @390453
    @390453 Před 2 lety +3

    Okay, first of all… you’re so pretty!!! And thank you for this super helpful video!!!

  • @UGAgradRN
    @UGAgradRN Před 4 lety +36

    The “BUT” peach made me laugh out loud!

  • @anneamerican
    @anneamerican Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks Becca 💜

  • @ozfrankie
    @ozfrankie Před 4 lety +22

    amazing content! understood we dont need to buy a whole lot of expensive supplies...🍑BUT🍑...we really want a tour of all the supplies you have behind you!!!

    • @m53goldsmith
      @m53goldsmith Před 2 měsíci

      Definitely!! I am not allowed in stationery stores on my own for this very reason! LOL!

  • @sneharegi5341
    @sneharegi5341 Před 4 lety +1

    The one instructor whom i enjoy learning is only u Becca
    becoz i loved her work vry much ❤️ from the starting till infinite more work you will upload

  • @juliee.campbell3271
    @juliee.campbell3271 Před 4 lety +3

    Awesome video Becca! 💝💫Tip #6 is incredibly valuable whether you are a beginning calligraphy student to advanced! It’s soooo easy to jump into too many courses and immediately become overwhelmed, confused, etc.(especially for me, at least!) So many wonderful creative paths to pursue: traditional calligraphy scripts, watercolor painting, colored pencils, et. al. to learn, too little time! 😄✨💕

  • @naomaankhan4962
    @naomaankhan4962 Před 4 lety +5

    Thanks for another helpful video.
    During these times of crisis your channel and videos are great means to learn something new without spending much and setting any new setup. Very hassle free and quick things to try.
    Keep doing the good work. Your way of explanation is precise and very nice.
    Love from India
    💕 🇮🇳

  • @gailflynn443
    @gailflynn443 Před rokem

    Just great. I have been doing calligraphy for many years. Cooper plate. But I have seriously done it for awhile. I love the tips on modern calligraphy. It makes my thirst come back. Thank you

  • @kristinemaybigalme
    @kristinemaybigalme Před 4 lety +11

    You're one of my inspiration Ms. Becca. 😊
    I learned a lot from you starting with the basic strokes. It really helps me a lot in practicing calligraphy. And i do putting date to my work to see my improvements. Been following you for almost three months.

  • @wisamwawa6215
    @wisamwawa6215 Před rokem

    totally helped me woo my friends and parents with calligraphy thanks to you

  • @rasprofjoni6641
    @rasprofjoni6641 Před 4 lety +1

    I just have to say... I'm going to be 53 next week and I was also the girl who practiced her handwriting ALL. THE. TIME. (and the alphabet, of course) and would see someone else's handwriting and copy it/ incorporate it into my own and I seriously thought I was the only one who did that- no one else has ever seemed to care as much about handwriting, as I have! :-) I feel so happy that I was NOT the only one- I wasn't a weirdo after all! :-) Thank you so much for sharing this!! :-)

  • @aminastudies8973
    @aminastudies8973 Před 3 lety

    Mam, you are my first ever calligraphy teacher I'm doing calligraphy for a few months, and I'm already doing really good all because of your videos, thanks a lot Becca mam

  • @bolu3607
    @bolu3607 Před 4 lety +3

    Really keen to start SMYD!! I've signed up twice before but haven't been able to do it until now. Your CZcams video on basic strokes is so great, I practice them randomly with a pen or a pencil, even a highlighter sometimes. Definitely going to start dating my practice, such a great tip!

  • @MadebyMutiara
    @MadebyMutiara Před 4 lety +2

    I totally agree with the last part! In the beginning, I would find myself jumping from one course/teacher to the next cause I wanted to learn as much as I can, but ended up being overwhelmed in the end 😅Thank you for sharing, Becca!

  • @JustDustyB
    @JustDustyB Před 4 lety +2

    Lol! Too late! J/K I too have an addiction to all things artsy. Especially paints, pens, markers and papers, notebooks, etc. I have spent a great deal on all kinds of nice things. Mostly because I've never seen such remarkable products and I LOVE them! Thank God I'm doing well with learning 🤣 It's so much fun! I wish I had followed my love for calligraphy years ago when I was young and learned but like you said there wasn't as much information and it was hard to find learning materials and lessons back then. Again thanks for all the info you put out and all the fun tutorials! 😊 Have an awesome week Becca!

  • @leesersue
    @leesersue Před 3 lety +12

    I was definitely that girl who wrote alphabets in different ways until I found what I loved.

  • @editsartsy204
    @editsartsy204 Před 4 lety +13

    You will be my inspiration and kinda teacher

  • @lizvanwessem2055
    @lizvanwessem2055 Před 4 lety +3

    'did not need to buy these supplies at all' .... ppppffffffffft!!! LIES! Trips to art stores are a must! spending money on pretties is good!! Won't make you write any better, necessarily, but.... oh my. It feels so good! (seriously, I get your point, but yeah, I'm with you on the art stores addiction. I went to buy some brush pens the other day. It took every ounce of willpower to walk out with just what I needed and no more... and even now I feel the siren call of paper, ink and pens!) Thank you sharing - some useful tips!

  • @natashaapril8693
    @natashaapril8693 Před 3 lety +2

    WOW, this is SO INFORMATIVE and SO FUNNY! I'm a graphic designer and I feel like I should be pretty great at calligraphy, but then I try it and I'm like: "Oh no, that doesn't look right AT ALL!" 😂😂😂 Thank you for all the great content in this series and for your FREE COURSE! I can't wait to get started! 😍❤

  • @snailmailmagic1133
    @snailmailmagic1133 Před 3 lety

    I like the fact that your videos has actual tips instead of random things just to put an video! Love your videos! Thank you so much

  • @cynthianunez1775
    @cynthianunez1775 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for taking the time to share this with us... I have been learning a lot from you, even tho English it’s not my language you make it so easy to learn from you. Thank you

  • @terriwerning3477
    @terriwerning3477 Před rokem

    Thank you for this video! I watched your 5 minute video the other day using pencil. I can see how it would take a while to learn this. I had no idea the strokes were broken down the way they are. Excited to learn this new craft.

  • @abhinandana7197
    @abhinandana7197 Před 4 lety +1

    Love for Becca increases day by day❤️

  • @elainejarvis1863
    @elainejarvis1863 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow so helpful! Thank you. I was feeling so despondent. Given me some encouragement

  • @ArtbeatIllustrations
    @ArtbeatIllustrations Před 3 lety +1

    Point number four is so important. People who share videos online of lettering make it look so effortless, so when I started lettering, I thought I'd be good to go after one page of practice. That's not actually the way it went!

  • @BlancaGomez
    @BlancaGomez Před 4 lety +1

    I can totally relate! my teachers hated my notebooks because my handwritting would change every page

    • @Ayesha-se4xf
      @Ayesha-se4xf Před 4 lety +2

      same! every lesson, I had a different new handwriting :p

  • @debsg66
    @debsg66 Před 4 lety +1

    Lol!! Love your honesty about spending on supplies!! I always do that.. always!! Tfs!

  • @mssophia6811
    @mssophia6811 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent video!! I am very new to calligraphy and this video has inspire me, to follow your recommendations. Oh! I was surprised to hear that you are from Ottawa. I am too and nice to see talented people from our region on CZcams. Thank you.

  • @editsartsy204
    @editsartsy204 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the helpful videos you give

  • @minerva5025
    @minerva5025 Před 2 lety

    I was that girl at school with beautiful handwriting often I would write letters when friends wanted to impress a girl or get an advantage on things, so they thought! Is nice to have agreeable handwriting but hardly means more than that. In fact, it's all it means.
    Can't wait, Becca, to start learning the basics

  • @debicarson8873
    @debicarson8873 Před 2 lety

    To start with the most important part of my comment - you are awesome! I would highly recommend your courses to everyone and have recommended to several friends. I'm loving the Majuscule Letters (challenging but fun) and looking forward to the upcoming courses.
    My first experience with calligraphy was 30+ years ago, pointed pen kit with instruction booklet (no internet) :). In the summer/fall of 2020 I googled calligraphy how to/instructions and found your CZcams videos; I wish I could remember which one got me hooked. I enrolled in you Fall 2020 "Show Me Your Drills" course and loved it. However, things in life happen and I didn't take it further, but I still read your Friday emails (maybe not on Friday).
    In January 2022, I received an email from you letting me know about you upcoming "Show Me Your Drills" course (as a previous student) asking if I would I be interested. WOW!!! I have the time now and what perfect timing.
    I completed the 2022 Show Me Your Drills course and signed up for the additional courses. I'm loving it. I love the FB group, the encouraging support, and I have to say...your personality makes all the difference (love the Dad jokes)!!

  • @janeallardyce1772
    @janeallardyce1772 Před 2 lety

    Thank you thank you ...you are so honest and helpful 😊 I need yur tips etc ! 🇨🇦 you are a Rockstar for getting started ! So glad I found you ! ❤

  • @lalex0312
    @lalex0312 Před 3 lety

    I'm just starting out and am definitely in the "I suuuuuuck at this" stage which is hard for a fellow person who's been told "you have really neat handwriting." Thanks for the encouragement!! Also loved the peach emojis!

  • @christineellis9943
    @christineellis9943 Před rokem

    Love your videos Becca and, just as importantly, I like your voice so I am going to start at the beginning and follow only you for my calligraphy journey. Hope it doesn’t take me too long to get proficient because I’m already over 70 but have always wanted to be able to produce beautiful words. Thank you for your excellent tutorials. 😘

  • @fantine9585
    @fantine9585 Před 4 lety

    Becca, you are awesome, inside and out! Confession: I tried calligraphy (your basic course), but my nature is too impatient to perfect anything. However, that does not stop me from trying it again and again, when the bad memories fade ;) Stay as beautiful as you are!

  • @ahmetemirakbulut
    @ahmetemirakbulut Před 4 lety +1

    Writing the date and the community is very important. 🙂

  • @tinaurbenz30
    @tinaurbenz30 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much for your expertise. I love calligraphy and still practicing the basics.

  • @rolypoly7143
    @rolypoly7143 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for the tips. You are a great teacher. I learned a tremendous amount in the first two videos that I have watchede!You humor is so funny much like the woman that does "But First Coffee" organizing videos.

  • @frozenhrt4742
    @frozenhrt4742 Před 4 lety

    I started calligraphy through your videos.Am sooo thankful for your videos❤

  • @susananderson8428
    @susananderson8428 Před 2 lety

    I didn't find you first. I have to confess to picking this one, pick that one, "oh, look, there's another one!" But guess what - you might not have been the first but you are definitely the one for the "long haul". Thanks so much for your courses, thanks for your video, and even though I'm doing this just for fun, you are the one to follow! Thanks.

  • @munchkinamanda
    @munchkinamanda Před 3 lety

    Anyone who is on the fence about trying Becca's courses. I would HIGHLY recommend hers. I've purchased far far too many courses for calligraphy, and I got more from her free course than any of them. The paid courses she offers after that, are WONDERFUL, and I would HIGHLY recommend those as well!

  • @rudyrangel4281
    @rudyrangel4281 Před 3 lety

    Yes! I’m not the only one obsessed!!! Lol

  • @annp4756
    @annp4756 Před 3 lety

    Ha, ha it took me a while wondering why a peach kept popping up and then "ta daaa" I realised you had said "but". Loved it.😂😍

  • @cecildoronila6736
    @cecildoronila6736 Před 3 lety +1

    I've been looking for a good teacher then I've found you.

  • @anuprasad6867
    @anuprasad6867 Před 4 lety

    Wonderful.. The story of yours and mine is very similar.I don't have a permanent handwriting, I do imitate the style of others and that's how today I watch this video thinking I could learn calligraphy very easy..

  • @nagamanian5243
    @nagamanian5243 Před 4 lety +1

    hi Becca your videos are always helpful for calligraphy

  • @shaniaroychoudhury
    @shaniaroychoudhury Před 4 lety +2

    Hey Becca, please do a video on calligraphy alphabets.

  • @shashikeshari7839
    @shashikeshari7839 Před 4 lety +6

    I am new here... I have watched a couple of your vids and I like them a lot😍😍😍
    and I want to request u to make a vid on how to do UPERCASE letters in calligraphy and connect with other lowercase letters for forming words.
    and I also want to request u for a vid on what basic strokes does each letter consist of... I am always confused like with 'b' so please.......
    this vid is also gorgeous.... along with all ur other vids...
    I love it😍😍😍😍😍
    lots of love💖💖
    from India🇮🇳🇮🇳
    take care...
    stay safe...
    Thank you

  • @binzyyy5601
    @binzyyy5601 Před 4 lety +1

    I have started writing calligraphy for about 2 to 3 yrs... But thn still i use a pen itself😂lol!!.... Your channel is daaam helpfull for all calligraphers!

  • @jsdsouza8819
    @jsdsouza8819 Před 2 lety

    Good Observation 👍 This mistakes have sorted out now I shall learn it in easy manner🙏

  • @geraldinehomenchuk8655
    @geraldinehomenchuk8655 Před 4 lety +1

    Super important point when it comes to dating your practice (or anything maybe?) What a wonderful video Becca! Thanks so much for the reality check ... for us all!! You're my #6, girl!! Thanks a bunch again!! 😊👍 [Hope the house is progressively beautifully too!]

  • @PaperPensHooks
    @PaperPensHooks Před 3 lety

    thank you... am starting learning calligraphy ... i got inspired by your creativity.

  • @newn0z
    @newn0z Před 3 lety

    Handwriting: Both my and my father's handwriting are/were horrible. My father did lettering as a basis for his trade. He did the lettering for the family flag and banner shop. Watching him write words at all sorts of proportions ( some banners were bigger than the building) was amazing.

  • @yenneyarevalo6667
    @yenneyarevalo6667 Před 4 lety +3

    Now I know where I failed. #4 - two hours practice a day. Thanks!

  • @amyohlhausen9155
    @amyohlhausen9155 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks Becca! 💜💜💜

  • @luanngwaltney2223
    @luanngwaltney2223 Před 4 lety +1

    I took your first course and I have really struggled trying to learn this. I'm left-handed and have a slant so the "D", "P", B, etc never turn out. I have worked on it since March and it still looks bad. Going to take this course and hopefully will get the hang of it. I know you have a video where you break down the strokes with different colors. I need to find that. It was very helpful. Thank you!

  • @nayanasuchi3905
    @nayanasuchi3905 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you 😊

  • @ojenymagdy6998
    @ojenymagdy6998 Před 4 lety +1

    I love your work and how helpful it is for me as a beginner! 😍♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @Gandalf2114
    @Gandalf2114 Před 3 lety

    You have very good and clear tutorials! Thank you for all you efforts to teach us!!!!

  • @camillereano8197
    @camillereano8197 Před rokem

    Oh my gosh my journey has been the same as your journey was in the beginning thinking i can skip 10 steps because i have good hand writting and yes i was "that girl" too in school lol this video has been so helpful as well as all your videos

  • @047jjs
    @047jjs Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you Becca. I’m still practicing and learning but you are by far the best “ explainer” and teacher. Thank you. Love the new layout of your channel! Also the peach was super funny. 😊

  • @rachella7247
    @rachella7247 Před 2 lety

    Butt peach on point. Also, I was totally that girl in school doing different handwriting all the time lol. I finally gave in to my natural handwriting when I had to take rapid fire notes in college.

  • @vaishalikhandelwal6191
    @vaishalikhandelwal6191 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks.. Ur video just took the pressure off. Cos I have not been able to make much progress... And I am restarting again...! Thanks ❤

  • @keast5890
    @keast5890 Před 2 lety

    You have a great personality. Actually listened all the way thru, which I have a tendency to not do ... everyone around here works at home. The "working at home" means they always need something from me.... very distracting. I rattle... nice video (we are in the biz of producing vids too (but not competing subjects), so I somewhat understand the pressures and editing and such. You do a great job, keep it up!

  • @evonnesakhrani9515
    @evonnesakhrani9515 Před 4 lety +3

    Tip 6 was followed by me 😀
    I followed you!!!!!!!

  • @iRon.x
    @iRon.x Před 3 lety +1

    Becca matched her top with her eyes 😍

  • @hygeiahealing6609
    @hygeiahealing6609 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for all these honest tips and insights

  • @ArtByMrChris
    @ArtByMrChris Před 3 lety

    Blick Art Supplies store in Los Angeles is the most amazing place I have ever been too. I recommend it. Every art kind of art supplies you see on Amazon is at that store 😲😲😳🤩🤩
    Whoever said Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth has never been to that art store.

  • @ahmetemirakbulut
    @ahmetemirakbulut Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you. 🙂

  • @dorothydistefano9232
    @dorothydistefano9232 Před 2 lety

    I wish I had seen this sooner. I'm a supply junkie (way too many pens) and just starting my learning journey.

  • @CalligraphyGems
    @CalligraphyGems Před 3 lety

    Totally agree with dating your work. Although I have a vague idea of when my work was created I wish I could see a more specific timeline.
    Joining Instagram Facebook groups and being with other calligraphers made a huge difference to my calligraphy experience. I felt more connected than I had before to the Calligraphy community.
    One of my top tips is to take Instagram with a pinch of salt. Comparison is the thief of joy and you can't easily tell how many attempts that piece took and how long that person has been learning the craft for with a single picture. Also don't be hard on yourself if your piece doesn't look "instaworthy" straight away.

  • @kerisutt7579
    @kerisutt7579 Před 8 měsíci

    Doing calligraphy may be different but it has definitely helped my handwriting.

  • @hustlers_ethics
    @hustlers_ethics Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks becca for the helpful videoa

  • @Tropicalbeauty25
    @Tropicalbeauty25 Před 3 lety

    Thank you! Your are such a warm and inviting person.. signed up!

  • @pallavipriya6853
    @pallavipriya6853 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! Thanks for this fantastic information...

  • @chezsylvie007
    @chezsylvie007 Před 3 lety

    I am going to join this very soon...very impressed with your videos

  • @LindaSmith-oo7wb
    @LindaSmith-oo7wb Před 4 lety

    As usual, a very helpful video. I am looking forward to learning more from you. Thanks.

  • @ting-ting007
    @ting-ting007 Před 3 lety

    I thought I would be super great off the bat tooo hahaha, I put massive pressure on myself to be perfect though. Loving your hair!

  • @AdmiralShinee
    @AdmiralShinee Před 4 lety

    Dating my practice sheets! Started practicing a week ago and just remembered to do it day before yesterday because I really wanted to measure my progress
    Edit: Also, can't wait for show me your drills to start!

  • @henna_by_yaanzhan
    @henna_by_yaanzhan Před 3 lety

    Thanks allot Becca Ur calligraphy free course was awesome and helped me alottttt❤️

  • @minerva5025
    @minerva5025 Před 2 lety

    Hi Becca, so excited I find you and so very happy you shared your thoughts with us, it was like I was listening to myself think, now that is out of the way, would like to embrace my passion for Calligraphy and with your help learn the beautiful skill of Calligraphy. Thank you, ill be joining your course, already subscribed to your channel

  • @iceyclossgaming5675
    @iceyclossgaming5675 Před 4 lety +1

    Love ur videos a lot

  • @mustafabahrainwala627
    @mustafabahrainwala627 Před 4 lety +1

    thank you mam these little tips really help 👍🏻

  • @khushboopatel1927
    @khushboopatel1927 Před 3 lety

    I'm so grateful that I found your chennal and able to improve my calagraphy thanks to your all tips ☺️ thank you ❤️

  • @melaD333
    @melaD333 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks so much for the tips! I have signed up for the course and requested to join the Facebook group!

  • @JPDC624
    @JPDC624 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for tip #2! That is exactly the thing that has made me hesitate. My handwriting looks like a seismograph printout.

  • @LacerdaJPF
    @LacerdaJPF Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much,
    You are really very good.
    kind regards

  • @annushankar3032
    @annushankar3032 Před 3 lety

    I have no idea you're from Ottawa! So am I! Thanks for posting this video

  • @adoline4877
    @adoline4877 Před 3 lety

    Do you have courses and/or workshops to learn from? You’re so easy to watch and super down to earth.

  • @agnese.salamcreative
    @agnese.salamcreative Před 4 lety +5

    I was that girl changing my handwriting constantly as inspired by other girls in school!

  • @wanderingcreativity
    @wanderingcreativity Před 4 lety

    Thank you for helping us insightful!

  • @pragatipawar3297
    @pragatipawar3297 Před 3 lety +1

    I love watching your videos 😍
    Can you please make a video on how to start calligraphy using Ink Pen.🖋️🖋️

  • @MarcosSoni
    @MarcosSoni Před 3 lety

    Glad to found this video. Very helpful.

  • @georgevanvalkenburg2560

    GNE OF THE MOST AUTHENTIC, SMART, BEAUTIFUL WOMEN I'VE SEEN IN A DECADE YOU'VE GOT IT, MISS!

  • @asnahamidon8073
    @asnahamidon8073 Před 3 lety

    thanks so muchhh just started learning today!

  • @inkypunk
    @inkypunk Před 4 lety

    My handwriting suuuucked before I started calligraphy. It has improved my normal handwriting a bit, probably from practising the basics!