Art in Japan often comes from a philosophical standpoint, where the process is equally important as the result. This is particularly true when it comes to the Japanese calligraphy art of shodo. On the ...

Few tattoos are as classic as "Mom" emblazoned in a banner with heart. Or, as ridiculed as a mistaken ode to a now former girlfriend. Regardless of inspiration, letter based tattoos are as common as ...

The writing style of Arabic calligraphy, which you may recognise from logos of Arab brands such as Al Jazeera, is a centuries-old art form with a storied history. Known for its fluid, curved script, ...

BJ Betts is the don of tattoo lettering. The BJ Betts Traveling Lettering Guide is his fifth title, the culmination of years of experimenting with letter shapes and perfecting hand type on both paper ...

I love a pretty, calligraphy-covered envelope as much as the next wedding guest—but I know those handwritten swoops and swirls don't come cheap. I know this because I used to calligraph people's ...

Calligraphy for Kids by Eleanor Winters demonstrates the basic strokes of calligraphy (with clear diagrams) along with its unique vocabulary. After teaching correct pen position (emphasized throughout ...

Norwich artist Laura Di Piazza was 12 years old when she received her introduction to calligraphy as part of an “inner-city middle school program” in Brooklyn. “They cut it right away,” she said, “but ...