Calligraphy Unscripted

Have you dipped a toe into AI tech yet? This podcast episode has been recorded with the hopes that you will finally give it a try, or if you are already using it, this episode will help you use it more effectively.

There are countless ways to use AI and as calligraphers we should take advantage of the enormous databank of information that this app is sitting on. I know I talked about scaling and marketing your business, but don't forget about more practical advice you can seek out. Think workshops and mindfulness to name a couple.

Its becoming harder and harder to capture and keep the attention of audiences that are inundated with information, tips, offers, etc. I encourage you to use AI to help you with developing strategies to get more eyeballs on your work and your brand, and it will also help you provide the value that they need.

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Happy Juneteenth! Since the podcast drops on Mondays, I thought it would be nice to share with you how I've been impacted by a few black artists who have portrayed different kinds of artists striving for greatness against large odds. It was pretty exciting uncovering these memories and I hope you enjoy the episode...

I actually found free streaming options for all of these movies if you are interested:

Mahogany

https://vimeo.com/447884706

Fame

https://archive.org/details/fame-1980

Purple Rain

⁠https://vimeo.com/393075464⁠

Love Jones

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3e3a0n

In today's episode I share EIGHT ways you can potentially monetize your calligraphy talent. Perhaps you already find some of your services nestled underneath one or more of these umbrellas/categories. Maybe some of these ideas will motivate you to add one or more of these items to your offerings. Either way, please enjoy the episode and feel free to reach out to me with anything I've missed.

Items I discussed in this episode:

Great Engraving ebook

Link to calligraphy monetization list

Dremel tool (if thinking about getting into engraving)

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In this episode I go over 3 actionable ways for you to get up off the mat after you've experienced a catastrophic failure in your calligraphy business.

I share a story that happened a little over a decade ago where I was pretty demoralized and I want to talk about ways to bounce back!

I have a resource that will help you learn how to manage client expectations that you can find here: https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct/new-digital-item/6b41c852-4e96-405b-9786-105ee0d609b9

Also, I'm almost sure that this is the resource I used to learn how to do acanthus leaves for this project. "The Calligraphy Pen" blog is one of THE oldest online and is actually a wonderful resource, please take the time to go through it, very informative!

https://calligraphypen.wordpress.com/2009/04/16/calligraphy-design-acanthus-leaves/

Thanks for listening. These best practices have served me and continue to serve me well. For more general FREE tips on lettering and crafting signs, check out my IG highlight labeled "Tips"... I have over 100 miscellaneous goodies you can screenshot that will no doubt help you on your lettering journey...

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In this episode, I go over the unique time/era that I began calligraphy, and all of the major changes that occurred right after. Thanks for listening and please subscribe to keep up with weekly updates! --Christy Toney

Broad edge calligraphy - This is what the thicker calligraphy looks like and prior to 2009-10 its pretty much ALL you would see. You will still see Blackletter and Gothic type calligraphy on socials and also inside country clubs (think founder's lists) and charters. Churches utilize this style a lot as well. Its referred to as broad edge because you need a chisel or broad tipped tool in order to craft the letters.

Pointed Pen - Pointed pen nibs create styles that are more script in nature and is similar to what you see all of the time now on socials as it relates to calligraphy. The nib is steel and is shaped into a point and the amount of pressure you add opens up what is referred to as "tines" to create shaded or thick lines that will butt up against a thin line.

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