Mastering Calligraphy with a Crayola Marker: A Starting Point for Aspiring Artists
Go ahead and let loose your inner artist with some grown-up fun using Crayola's! ?
Join me today as I guide you through creating stunning modern calligraphy—using the budget-friendly Crayola markers!
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Grab the essentials for your art journey...
A standard Crayola broad tip marker, chiseled.(Get to know the difference between this and a Tombow Dual Brush Pen later!)Rhodia Grid Pad Paper(though not mandatory, this high-quality paper is a smart habit to pick up for your Crayola practice). If you want more on supplies, Click here for my 50-page free guide!
So, what's the deal with brush pens and Crayola markers?
Brush Pen = Flexible: Press harder or lighter for thicker and thinner lines, adjusting pressure on the pen.
Crayola Marker = Chiseled: Create thin and thick lines by moving your hand in different directions. Mark the side of the marker for a thicker line compared to using the tip for thinner lines.
Got it. Remember these key calligraphy concepts…
Upstrokes = Thin lines, happening when your pen moves upwards on the page.Downstrokes = Thick lines, occurring when your pen moves downwards on the paper.
Now, let's put those skills to practice!
Step One: Play around with the marker, angle it slightly more vertically for light lines. For a thick line, hold the marker less angled to use the side of it. Remember, slow and steady wins the race.
Step Two: Connecting strokes. Go up (light stroke), change direction, and go down (thick stroke). Play around with these strokes to get those smooth lines!
Step Three: Practice words. Once you get the hang of it, try writing "hi" using the light up-strokes and the heavy down-strokes. Pro tip: The slower you go, the easier the transitions from thin to thick will be.
This technique can transform any kind of writing style!
Modern calligraphy works for block letters, too! Even cursive writing. The more consistent you can be with your basic strokes, the more consistent your words will be!
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Explore the world of modern calligraphy by utilizing Crayola markers as your artistic tools.To begin, gather essential supplies such as a Crayola broad tip marker, Rhodia Grid Pad Paper, and a comprehensive guide on calligraphy supplies.Learn the difference between a brush pen and a Crayola marker—the former offers adjustable lines based on pressure, while the latter creates thin and thick lines through hand movements.By following the basic concepts of calligraphy, like thin up-strokes and thick down-strokes, and practicing various techniques, you can transform your writing style into modern calligraphy.
