Calligraphy enthusiast Lauren Fitzmaurice has been honing her craft since 2015. Through much practice and determination, the full-time elementary teacher has mastered pointed pen calligraphy in a relatively short time. Now, she’s hoping to pass her knowledge onto other aspiring writers.
Her two most important lessons? Find your style through practice, and don’t forget to have fun! “It is so important to have fun and find your own style through the process of practicing modern calligraphy,” she explained in an interview with Surely Simple. “My biggest tip is to find your own style through lettering. This takes tons of practice but will make your lettering unique and will make it so much more fun!”
“I feel like lettering has added so much to my life and given me the balance it needed through some busy and tough times,” she added. “It is amazing how adding just a few hours of a hobby for yourself can make you a better, all-around more effective person. I feel like I am currently the best wife, mom, and teacher I have ever been and I think much of that is allowing myself to take part in an activity that uses my creativity, relaxes me, and brings me constant joy and inspiration.”
Scrolling through her Instagram page, one can’t help but be inspired by both her skill and her spirit. “Strive for progress, not perfection,” reads one of her posts. “Do small things with great love,” reads another. All carefully written and stylized. Take a look:
