Brush Marker Lettering with Sally Wightkin - October, 2020

The pointed brush-marker is one of the most versatile tools in a calligrapher’s toolbox. From elegant flourishes to bold, chunky strokes, the pointed brush-marker gives the scribe a world of creative options. This workshop led by Sally Wightkin introduced students to this popular style of writing using a variety of brush markers. Step-by-step demos were provided to help students produce two styles of writing: a ‘print style’ with a larger, soft-tipped marker; and a ‘cursive style’ using a smaller, hard-tipped marker. Good practice habits, spacing, layout, and other calligraphic possibilities were discussed and explored.