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Calligraphy by Pauline Ibarra

Modern Calligraphy Workshop in BGC

We had a 3-hour modern calligraphy workshop last week at Art Caravan in BGC. Haven’t had a workshop this year yet, so this class marks the first one in 2023! Thank you Manila, for such a warm welcome. Our venue is an artist’s haven ...
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DIY Mother’s Day Calligraphy Card

It’s Mother’s Day once again, and I’m sharing with you a DIY idea for a Mother’s Day calligraphy card. A few years back for the Mother’s Day weekend, I actually taught this workshop in partnership with Pentel ...
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop in Manila 2022

We had such a fun session during our Modern Calligraphy Workshop in Manila! We were lucky to have Antipodean Coffee in Salcedo Village, Makati all to ourselves for the three-hour session. The modern calligraphy workshop is an introduction to the ...
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Calligraphy Printed Coffee Mug

Today I’m sharing with you these personalized coffee mugs with calligraphy. Who among you can’t function without their morning coffee? It’s the first thing I need in the morning or I’ll end up with a headache that will ...
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Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags

It’s almost Christmas! Have you guys wrapped all your gifts already? Or are you still going through your list and taking trips to the mall? Well, either way, I have prepared two free printable Christmas gift tags for those on your ...
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Calligraphy and Lettering Art Prints

Framed or not, calligraphy and lettering art prints definitely spruce up one’s space. What is once a bare wall can instantly be eye-catching with the addition of an art piece. Paintings and photography are usually the go-to pieces to ...
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Review: Sakura Koi Coloring Brush Pen

I have recently tried brush lettering with Sakura Koi Coloring Brush Pens, and of course, an honest review is in order. The Koi Coloring Brush pen has a flexible brush tip that gives a good line variation. Put simply, its thin and thick strokes ...
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The Beauty of Spencerian Script

I cannot tell you enough how the beauty of Spencerian script, especially those written by the masters, always takes my breath away. During Master Penman Michael Sull’s workshop in Singapore a few years back, he had some historical work ...
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Montblanc Heritage Egyptomania

Released in September 2020, the Montblanc Heritage Egyptomania fountain pen is an absolute joy to write with. Some geeky info for y’all—the Heritage Egyptomania fountain pen is reminiscent of the ‘Egyptian Fountain Pen’ from ...
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4 Calligraphy Tools That Make Writing Easier

Today, I’m sharing with you 4 calligraphy tools that will make writing and practicing easier—simple tools that you might not have, but actually need. I’m sure you already have the basic tools to get better at calligraphy, and here ...
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