There’s nothing like watching yourself write close-up to get the perfectionist gremlins squawking!

Remember: other people see your work for what it is. YOU see your work for what it ISN’T.

Practicing IMperfectionism (i.e. forgiving myself for being human) is the only thing that keeps me sane.

And the only thing that allows me to create AT ALL!

@michelegauler this one is for you! ♥️ Blending colors with Tombow Dual Brush Pens. I used the backing from a big sticker as my blending palette.

Actual writing speed. Though the sound of the pen is MUCH louder than reality, due to the close proximity of the microphone! ?

Want me to write YOUR name in calligraphy? Enter the lottery pool!

1. Follow @calligraphyhowto on Instagram.

2. Leave a comment on the ORIGINAL post (at @calligraphyhowto on Instagram), and tag one or more friends. If I pick you, I’ll do your name AND your friends’, too! (Be sure to include your names!) And don’t forget to grab your FREE Brush Lettering Guides at http://bit.ly/1U0olPy! ?
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#Reposting @calligraphyhowto with @instarepost_app — @jessicasandersart this is for you!

Blending colors with Tombow Dual Brush Pens. I used the backing from a big sticker as my blending palette.

Actual writing speed.

Want me to write YOUR name in calligraphy? Enter the lottery pool!

1. Follow @calligraphyhowto on Instagram.

2. Leave a comment on the original post (at @calligraphyhowto on Instagram), and tag one or more friends. If I pick you, I’ll do your name AND your friends’, too! (Be sure to include your names!) And don’t forget to grab your FREE Brush Lettering Guides at http://bit.ly/1U0olPy! ?
#calligraphyvideo #calligraphy #brushlettering #brushcalligraphy #tombowdualbrushpen #letteringleague #moderncalligraphy #calligrapher #calligraphersoninstagram #calligraphersofinstagram #instacalligraphy

#Reposting @calligraphyhowto with @instarepost_app — Blending colors with Tombow Dual Brush Pens. I used the backing from a big sticker as my blending palette.

I 1 ¼- speeded the video, so it’s faster than my actual writing speed.

And here’s the truth: my inner critic gremlin voices go NUTS with every letter I write! There are so many things I wish were better!
But this is the reality of being a creative. My gremlins would have me share — and do — NOTHING!

I’d rather take imperfect action and say “I did it” than not do anything at all. ?

If your gremlins tell you not to create, not to share, get curious with them, even ask them questions, but never — NEVER — let them drive the bus!! Want me to write YOUR name in calligraphy? Enter the lottery pool!

1. Follow @calligraphyhowto on Instagram.

2. Leave a comment on the original post (at @calligraphyhowto on Instagram), and tag one or more friends. If I pick you, I’ll do your name AND your friends’, too! (Be sure to include your names!) And don’t forget to grab your FREE Brush Lettering Guides at http://bit.ly/1U0olPy! ?
#calligraphyvideo #calligraphy #brushlettering #brushcalligraphy #tombowdualbrushpen #letteringleague #moderncalligraphy #calligrapher #calligraphersoninstagram #calligraphersofinstagram #instacalligraphy

#Reposting @calligraphyhowto with @instarepost_app ?
Blending colors with Tombow Dual Brush Pens. I used the backing from a big sticker as my blending palette.

I 1 ½ speeded the video, so it’s faster than my actual writing speed.

Want me to write YOUR name in calligraphy? Enter the lottery pool!

1. Follow @calligraphyhowto on Instagram.

2. Leave a comment on the original post (at @calligraphyhowto on Instagram), and tag one or more friends. If I pick you, I’ll do your name AND your friends’, too! (Be sure to include your names!) And don’t forget to grab your FREE Brush Lettering Guides at http://bit.ly/1U0olPy! ?
#calligraphyvideo #calligraphy #brushlettering #brushcalligraphy #tombowdualbrushpen #letteringleague #moderncalligraphy #calligrapher #calligraphersoninstagram #calligraphersofinstagram #instacalligraphy #tombowbrushpen #blendingbrush #colorblending