This year I promised myself that I was going to learn how to write properly. I don’t mean stringing works and sentences together either; I do that regularly on my blog, in typed form.
But more the ‘art’ of handwriting. Brush lettering in particular.
You’d think that this is a skill that I’d have perfected by now. As I’m not a child anymore.
But I’m such a lazy writer; often scribbling words in such a rush that I don’t even understand what they say myself.
And recently, with the trend for the lovely brush lettering fonts.
I’m often using brush lettering in my designs and prints; I have wished (on more than one occasion) that I could write as beautifully with my own hand; as I can with my computer.
So this week has seen me revisit my childhood and get practicing.
After stacking up on supplies from The Works — who have got a fab selection of art materials — I got cracking with the watercolour paints.
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Handwriting and Brush Lettering
SO much fun.
And made me really appreciate the lost art of handwriting too.
It was lovely to really take my time and look at each letter individually. Rather than hurriedly trying to get the words down on the paper as quickly as I could.
There’s something very therapeutic about painting in this way. A little like the adult colouring books that I spoke about last year. Concentrating on something creative is akin to meditation — very relaxing and great for clearing the mind.
Although, as ever, after a little time spent doing one thing on repeat.
I got a little bit sidetracked and ended up painting some watercolour flowers too.
Who says that paints should be just for the kids eh?
From here-on-in, when the boys are getting their craft on and doing a spot of painting, I’m going to be practicing my brush lettering :)
And flowers :)
Caro Davies is a former art-director turned writer and content-creator, and editor behind UK lifestyle blog The Listed Home. She writes about home-related topics, from interiors and DIY to food and craft. The Listed Home has been featured in various publications, including Ideal Home, Grazia, and Homes & Antiques magazines.
Water colours are so beautiful as are your practice lettering! I am completely envious of your talent. I’ll just live vicariously through you :D
Aah that’s so lovely of you Heather — thanks ever so much!! xx
Ooh lovely Caro. Your lettering is great.
Funny enough I had my paints out this afternoon when I had a full 90 minutes to myself. I was doing a clearout and tidy up of my craft room and found my watercolours pushed well in at the back of the desk drawer. So theraputic having a doodle with lovely colours, isn’t it?
Aah it’s SUCH a nice thing to do!! I had a really lovely afternoon!! I think it may become a regular thing!! ;)