6 Reasons NOT to Learn Calligraphy

Here are 6 reasons not to learn calligraphy… things you probably haven’t been told about doing brush lettering.

Read this post before you dive into calligraphy to find out what’s really involved….

1. You may develop a brush pen obsession

At some point while learning calligraphy, you’ll realize just how much fun brush pens are to use.

The thing is, there are SO many brush markers out there. So you start seeing all these different brush markers that you just have to try.

You’ll discover your favorites that you come back to again and again, but you also get a pull to try that one new pen… and then another.

There’s a certain thrill you get when you pop open a brand-new set of brush pens and give them that first test on a sheet of paper.

And you may find yourself collecting more brush pens than you ever thought you needed.

Related post: Best Brush Pens for Calligraphy Beginners

2. You’ll start thinking about and noticing calligraphy everywhere

Learning calligraphy changes the way you see things around you.

Suddenly you’ll notice calligraphy styles and fonts in lots of places… on business logos, signs, mail, packaging.

You’ll start thinking about what goes into a perfect flourish or calligraphy letter because now you know how it’s done!

Then you want to try this new idea or style or technique you saw somewhere.

Who knows, maybe you’ll even dream about calligraphy in your sleep.

3. People will start asking you to do calligraphy for them

It’s almost certain that once the people around you see the beautiful writing that you do, they’ll start asking (or pestering) you to write things for them.

Whether it’s for a gift or a party or a wedding or just to decorate their home, there are lots of reasons people want custom calligraphy done.

And if you’re the only person they know who does calligraphy, who will they ask first?

4. You’ll have an excuse to buy more art supplies

That’s right… with a new skill like calligraphy to explore, you have an excuse to buy more art supplies.

And trust me, there are a LOT of art supplies related to calligraphy that can be bought.

New pens, more paper, paintbrushes, a case to hold your supplies, a new kind of ink, maybe a canvas or sign to write on, or even a book about calligraphy…

It’s hard to stop yourself when you go to the art store.

Related post: The Only 3 Supplies You Need to Start Doing Calligraphy

5. You won’t be able to stop

Once you get into calligraphy, you won’t be able to stop.

Working with pen in hand to write beautifully gives you a sense of satisfaction that you weren’t expecting.

Before you know it, calligraphy has become a relaxing outlet for you, and the perfect way to unwind while being creative with pens and paper.

The more you do it, the more you love it.

And now you’re hooked!

6. You’ll lose so much if it doesn’t work out

What if you try calligraphy for a while and it doesn’t work out?

You’ll have wasted hours of your time trying something new and creative.

There’s the $20ish dollars that’s needed to buy the basic calligraphy supplies.

You might also have spent another $20 on a calligraphy workbook.

That’s quite a bit to lose for trying a new hobby, right?

Okay, by now I hope you know this is all a bit of humor.

If I haven’t convinced you to give up wanting to learn calligraphy, you can get started now with this step by step tutorial.

I highly recommend it. 😉