Calligraphy Unscripted

Calligraphy Unscripted

By Christy ToneyArtsVisual Arts
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Calligraphy Unscripted episodes

  • When Personal Art Stops Being an Afterthought

    Today's episode is focusing on yet again, more clarity as far as this giant tent of calligraphy is concerned.

    I'm officially no longer obsessed with being a social calligrapher which finds my best work being done for clients and/or erased from a surface during the event strike. I think I have a lot more to offer and I am more than ready to do more.

    I feel like I'm on the cusp of something great, and I'm happy to take you guys along on this journey of discovery. Thanks for listening!


    ***I'm Social***

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    https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@CalligraphybyCT⁩  

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    18 min
  • Enjoying Being a Beginner Again

    Welcome and thanks for visiting. I'm going over my personal journey of discovery into territory I hadn't really uncovered until this year... Stationery, fountain pens and a rekindled love of reading.

    If you are on your own personal journey of discovery, please let my mostly newfound passions encourage you to find (and hold onto) your own!

    xo-ct


    ***I'm Social***

    http://www.instagram.com/calligraphybyct

    https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@CalligraphybyCT⁩  

    https://www.pinterest.com/calligraphybyct/

    https://www.youtube.com/calligraphybyct

    https://www.facebook.com/calligraphybyct/

    17 min
  • Entering Q4 With Intention

    This is season 2, episode 2 and I want to talk about prepping for Q4. For a calligrapher or hand lettering artist, gift giving season is HUGE. I've got a lot to say about heading into this time of year but for now I wanted to let you know my main Q4 pillars...


    PRIORITY #1 — REFRESH THE STUDIO

    PRIORITY #2 — FINISH MY READING JOURNAL

    PRIORITY #3 — LEARN MY CRICUT

    PRIORITY #4 — REFRESH INSTAGRAM


    Enjoy the podcast and feel free to reach out to me! xo-ct

    19 min
  • Shifting Focus

    I have been gone a good little while and I'll discuss the reasons why later, but in an effort not to overthink things too too much, I'm going ahead and posting to kick off season 2!

    I am in a moment of transition in terms of what I'm focusing on and in the next 4-6 months I think my business and my brand is going to look very different.

    Thanks for listening! --ct

    12 min
  • Stumbling Into 2024 with a Clean Studio & Fresh Perspective

    Resources created for you:

    👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct

    Join my Patreon!

    👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct

    Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual: 

    👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d

    Amazon Must Haves:

    👉🏽 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calligraphybyct?isPublicView=true

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    I have been gone so very long many of you may have become convinced that I was done. I was really just buried under a ton of supplies and things that I had abnormal, sentimental attachments to.


    Topics covered:

    • The power of letting go
    • Strategically organizing for creativity
    • The great inkwell cleanup
    • Confronting hoarding tendencies

    • My passion for the hand lettered arts is being rekindled through this major purging and I encourage you to make some tough decisions as well!


      Email me at: [email protected] with comments about this episode and ideas for future episodes.


      22 min
    • Ink and I Do's: Navigating Engagement Season in Calligraphy

      It's engagement season and this episode should serve as a bit of a homework assignment for you as we get ready to receive inquiries from both industry pros and potential clients/couples.

      I go over:

      • Websites and Social Media
      • Marketing and Promotion
      • Networking (Also check out episode #14 re: referrals)
      • Responsiveness
      • Contracts
      • Email the mailbag at: [email protected] with questions/comments and suggestions for future episodes!

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        Resources created for you:

        👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct


        Join my Patreon!

        👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct


        Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual: 

        👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d


        Amazon Must Haves:

        👉🏽 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calligraphybyct?isPublicView=true


        32 min
      • Managing Expectations During the Holiday Rush

        Its that time of year and the stress and pressure is only going to increase on us calligraphers which is why I wanted to do an episode dedicated to keeping our sanity...


        5 things to keep our eyes on:

        • Holiday Deliverable Checklist
        • Time Management
        • Dealing with Overwhelm
        • Inspo for Newbies
        • Embracing the Season's Spirit
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          Resources created for you:

          👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct

          Join my Patreon!

          👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct

          Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual: 

          👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d

          Amazon Must Haves:

          👉🏽 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calligraphybyct?isPublicView=true

          15 min
        • Calligrapher’s Countdown: Quick 4Q Marketing Strategies That Work

          I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I thought it would be appropriate to hone in on this fleeting shopping season and assure you that there is STILL time to create awareness regarding something you'd like to offer this season.

          I go over 4 areas:

          1. Understanding Your Unique Position
          2. Simple Yet Effective Marketing Strategies for the Non-Expert
          3. Create a Sense of Urgency and Exclusivity
          4. Mindset and Motivation
          5. Send me questions and episode suggestions to the podcast mailbag: [email protected]

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            Resources created for you:

            👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct


            Join my Patreon!

            👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct


            Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual: 

            👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d


            Amazon Must Haves:

            👉🏽 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calligraphybyct?isPublicView=true

            17 min
          6. Where Have I Been & Ways You Can Improve This Offseason

            Heey... How y'all doing? I took an unannounced but very much needed midseason break, or should I say end of season break?


            Today in episode 19 I talk all about improving your craft. Is there something you feel pulled towards? How exactly can you find another discipline to dive into? Should you add this new skill to your service offerings or is this just for your own fulfillment?


            So much to unpack and I'm so sorry I left you guys for so long. Please enjoy the episode and email me at [email protected] with questions or episode suggestions!


            Links mentioned in the show:

            Calligraphy Guild List by Calligrafile

            https://calligrafile.com/guilds-conferences-museums


            A Few Unique Online Resources to get lost in

            https://masgrimes.com/archive/zanerian-manual

            https://archive.org/details/systemofeasylett00cromrich/page/n15/mode/2up

            https://pennavolans.com/

            https://calligraphypen.wordpress.com/


            Calligraphy live and pre-recorded workshop links

            https://www.calligraphybyct.com/s/calligraphyeducationresources.pdf


            TikTok on Half Price Books

            https://www.tiktok.com/@calligraphybyct/video/7288770245832117550

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            👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct


            Join my Patreon!

            👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct


            Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual: 

            👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d


            Amazon Must Haves:

            👉🏽 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calligraphybyct?isPublicView=true


            17 min
          7. What I've Learned Pivoting from Client Chasing to Community Building

            Resources created for you:

            👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct


            Join my Patreon!

            👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct


            Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual: 

            👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d


            I've learned so much in my pivot and I wanted to share 1. Where the desire to pivot came from 2. How COVID impacted me and 3. What my audience is now teaching me...


            Please email me show ideas or any feedback to my NEW podcast mailbag: [email protected]


            I'll be back next week, happy 4Q!

            18 min

          About Calligraphy Unscripted

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          The Calligraphy Unscripted podcast, hosted by Christy Toney, offers bite sized discussions dedicated to all things calligraphy & lettering with a focus on brand building, business tips &…