Lauren Essl

Looking to learn something new? My online calligraphy classes with @BritandCo are a great resource to get started. brit.co/learn/modern-calligr…

Featured on @beautifulpaper recently, an oh-so special invitation for my best friend's baby shower: ohsobeautifulpaper.com/2019/…

I'm hiring temporary help for this summer! Interested? Learn more here! blueeyebrowneye.com/now-hiri…

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Houston last night, Austin today. Major road tripping across Texas this week. Weather is nice, so windows are down and music is up!

I'm teaching a mini calligraphy class in Fort Worth February 6th! blueeyebrowneye.com/fort-wor…

@StephanielwROC wonderful!! I love this!

Thanks to everyone for joining our conversation today! And thank you to @MichaelsStores for hosting! #meetlaurenessl

.@go2kauai clean your nibs w soap & water or a nib cleaner. the key is making sure they are completely dry, they rust easily #meetlaurenessl

A10: I've heard lefties have more success with straight pens. :) #meetlaurenessl

A10: But I use an oblique pen for all of my lettering! (slanted or upright). A lot of calligraphers use straight pens, too! #meetlaurenessl

A10: An oblique pen (see attached image by @amandamarielackey) is used for a slanted script (like Copperplate)...

A9: If you've been using your nib for awhile and it catches and flicks ink, that's a good indication it's time to change! #meetlaurenessl

A9: Your nib will wear as u use it, and it will begin to grab at the paper. Sometimes it will catch & flick ink everywhere… #meetlaurenessl

A8: Gouache is great 4 colors & metallics (see image), but for black ink I love Sumi ink and Higgins. #meetlaurenessl

A8: Favorite gouache: Winsor & Newton. Here's a video that will help guide you in mixing gouache. blueeyebrowneye.com/how-to-m… #meetlaurenessl

A7: Personally, I do not use my forearm. I keep my movement more in my hand. But find your comfort zone! That will help u perform your best.

. @Shippydoll It took me about 6-8 months to feel confident enough to take on my first "paid gig." #meetlaurenessl

. @annarouth great question! :-) You're going to dip your ink more often than you'd expect - your reservoir will empty every 3-4 letters!

A6: I do not have great normal handwriting, actually! I think of calligraphy more as a form of drawing. But nice penmanship certainly helps!