Calligraphy Myths That Aren’t True

The Shinah Show

09/27/21 • 22 min

“I actually think of calligraphy not as handwriting, but more as drawing.”

- Shinah

It’s time to bust some calligraphy myths!

I know there are a lot of people out there, right now, who LOVE to follow calligraphers on Instagram and dream about having the skill to create beautiful invitations, greeting cards, or shop signs — but are afraid to pick up a pen themselves because they’ve heard and believed a misleading myth about calligraphy.

I know this, because they reach out to me via email, DMs, and in person to explain that they’re curious to try it, but feel like they’ll be a failure because of [INSERT MYTH HERE].

I’m going to tell you right now: don’t believe what you’ve heard!

These myths have no bearing on how quickly or successfully you’ll pick up the skill.

For example, you definitely do not need to have great handwriting in order to write beautiful calligraphy — they’re two completely different skills! Full disclosure: my handwriting is not great. So please don’t let this myth hold you back from picking up a pointed pen and following your dream.

In this episode, I bust five of the biggest myths that keep people from trying calligraphy. So if you’re curious but have been hesitating... then this episode is for you!

Tune into this episode of The Shinah Show to find out:

Why you shouldn’t be intimidated by calligraphy’s long history and stodgy background
You do NOT have to be right-handed to become a skilled calligrapher!
Why calligraphy is not cursive writing — and how it’s actually closer to illustration!

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:32 Intro

01:39 Good handwriting not required!

04:58 Calligraphy isn’t old-fashioned

07:16 It takes less time than you think!

10:21 Modern Calligraphy 101

11:00 Southpaws welcome!

14:54 Calligraphy is in demand

18:23 Your brain will hold you back

20:17 Believe in yourself

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