Thinking of taking up calligraphy as a hobby? For those who are keen on mastering the art of penmanship, these eye-candy accounts on Instagram will inspire you to pick up a brush, stat.
Natalia Otalora (@papelnco)
If minimalist palettes, muted blush hues and dreamy florals sound like your type of aesthetic, look no further than Papel & Co. Based in Miami, this one-woman product designer weaves in her intricate brush strokes into her custom brand of modern invitations, envelopes and other decorative ornaments. Her works can also be purchased on her Etsy shop here.
Tercia Goh (@skybambi)
With a penchant for wanderlust and all things rustic, this free-spirited nomad pens down her hand-lettering journey on pages of old books. Apart from creating these flatlay masterpieces, Tersh also kickstarted her own #globalfootprints project (@globalfootprints), where she marks her trail around the world through a series of spectacular foot shots.
Jessie Lam (@jessierjl)
Hailing from our little red dot, Jessie captures her signature cutesy scribblings at the exact vacation spot that inspired ’em – the result is a curated selection of breathtaking snapshots that takes you from sandy beaches to bustling cities to iconic sights. But our favourite has got to be this patriotic shot taken during our nation’s birthday, ’cause there’s nothing like home.
Chalkboy (@chalkboy.me)
Not your typical calligraphy account, Chalkboy specialises in graphic chalkboard typography and handwritten storefront scrawls – such as this Instagram-worthy sans serif design found at Paddlers Coffee in Tokyo. Hipster-approved!
Benoit Berger (@saywhatstudio)
A Paris-based freelance art director, Benoit does a variety of hand-drawn typography works including monograms, logotypes, embroidery and watercolour sketches. Recently, the creative maven has also been trying his hand at big letterings for upcoming projects. How gorgeous is this wall art right here?
Rafa Miguel (@rafamiguel_)
Hueso’s feed is the stuff of neon dreams – this font master works his magic on graffiti-inspired handmade lettering and pairs it with a whimsical palette of sweeping, pastel landscapes.
Aina Kristina (@aina.kristina)
A self-proclaimed “pen glutton, calligraphy and analogue alternative”, Aina combines her love for journalling and calligraphy into the scrapbook paradise that is her Instagram feed. Just imagine the amount of detail that goes into perfecting these meticulously crafted gems! #Goals
Dayna Chan (@helloglooomi)
Flowers and calligraphy go hand in hand – and this Kuala Lumpur-based artist achieves the best of both worlds by giving her handmade brush lettering the floral treatment. Fancy blooms, delicate script and occasional watercolour splashes, what’s not to love?
Enough eye candy – now it’s time for you to dib your nibs! Tag us at on Instagram @TeenageMagazine with your calligraphy works, we’d love to see your creations!
