Welcome to my blog on topics related to modern calligraphy, journaling and productivity. I have monthly prompts if you need some further inspiration. If there's a topic you'd like me to cover that isn't here yet, why not drop me a message? My YouTube channel also has a number of videos, so why not check that out afterwards?

Modern Calligraphy Blog

Welcome to the Calligraphy Gems' blog. My blog covers topics related to learning modern calligraphy, putting calligraphy to use and running a creative business.

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How to do calligraphy regularly

A reason people often stopping progressing their calligraphy is because they struggle to keep up with the habit. In this blog I discuss ways

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

Nov 23, 20213 min read

Ways to make money from calligraphy (that aren't wedding calligraphy)

As I started to refer to myself as a moden calligrapher I started to hear the question "Ahh, so you do weddings?" again and again. Now it's

Creative biz ownership

Nov 16, 20212 min read

November Calligraphy Prompts - All things cosy

This month's calligraphy prompts are based upon the theme of cosiness. As the clocks have gone back and the nights are darker sooner, it rea

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

Nov 1, 20211 min read

October Calligraphy Prompts - Spooky Season

Ready to get spoooky with your calligraphy this month? Here are this month's Halloween themed calligraphy and lettering prompts.

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

Sep 29, 20211 min read

September Calligraphy Prompts

September's calligraphy prompts are based upon returning to school and continuing to learn and grow. This time we'll be learning calligraphy

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

Sep 1, 20213 min read

My calligraphy book collection

For those that are unaware, I self-taught myself calligraphy using books, YouTube videos and just picking stuff up from within the...

Learning calligraphy

Aug 15, 20215 min read

British Summer Calligraphy Prompts with a beach background

August Calligraphy Prompts - British Summer

August's calligraphy prompts are based upon a British summer from sunshine to thunderstorm. Create a word a day using the prompt list below.

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

Aug 8, 20211 min read

What to write in a greetings card when you don't know what to write

I'm going to be letting you in on a little secret of what to write in a greetings card when you don't know what to write in a greetings...

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

Jul 18, 20213 min read

Shake up your lettering with pink floral decoration

July Calligraphy Prompts - Shake up your calligraphy style!

When you are creating larger pieces of calligraphy, you may want to shake up the style or incorporate lettering into your piece.

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

Jul 6, 20212 min read

Journaling June - Calligraphy Prompts

Improve your calligraphy by reflecting and goal setting with these calligraphy themed journaling prompts. For calligraphy of all levels.

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

May 30, 20212 min read

Make it May - Calligraphy Project Prompts

Let's put your calligraphy into action with these calligraphy projects. All of the projects are paper based so no need to buy extra supplies

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

Apr 30, 20213 min read

My Old Work - Reviewing, Reflecting & Recreating

In this blog post I reflect back on old calligraphy work to see where I was going wrong. I then break down my learnings and recreate my work

Learning calligraphy

Apr 18, 20216 min read

5 Ways to improve your calligraphy (by going outside your comfort zone!)

Looking to improve your calligraphy? We all have a calligraphy comfort zone and going outside of it is a great way to improve your...

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

Apr 4, 20213 min read

Alphabet April - April Calligraphy Prompts

Alphabet April: A Lettering challenge Looking for fresh inspiration to get creative with your calligraphy? Alphabet April is the perfect...

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

Mar 28, 20212 min read

Calligraphy Top Tips for Left Handers (with Guest Blogger RKM Calligraphy)

My name is Rachel, I am the small business owner of RKM Calligraphy. As a left-handed self-taught calligrapher, I am here to share my top...

Learning calligraphy

Mar 24, 20214 min read

How to get started with Modern Calligraphy

Want to get started with modern calligraphy but don't know where to begin? Let me provide you with 3 simple steps to get started: 1. Buy...

Learning calligraphy

Mar 21, 20212 min read

The Calligraphy Basic Strokes and WHY they're important

The calligraphy basic strokes are a key part of learning calligraphy. These strokes are essentially the movements you make with your pen.

Learning calligraphy

Mar 7, 20214 min read

Movies March is the March calligraphy prompts theme. Based on cult classic films, you can create the movie titles or quotes from the film.

March Calligraphy Prompts - Movies March

March's calligraphy word prompt theme is "Movies March". This theme is ideal both for newcomers and more experienced calligraphers.

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

Feb 28, 20213 min read

Brush pens for Calligraphy Beginners

Wondering which brush pens you should get as a calligraphy beginner? It's importatnt to find user friendly brands to avoid frustration.

Learning calligraphy

Feb 14, 20214 min read

January Calligraphy Prompts - Calming Winter

Discover a month of calligraphy prompts based on the January theme of calming winter. Everything you need to create a word for each day.

Ways to use + practice calligraphy

Jan 22, 20211 min read