The best brush for beginners, in my opinion. Be sure to get the hard tip! The hard tip still has some flexibility, but it's a bit less flexible and therefore easier to control. Get this value set so you can practice without worrying about getting new brushes for a while, plus it comes with a cute sticky note pad!

One of my favorite brush pens! The tip is soft and durable, perfect for creating variations in stroke width. With some practice, you can easily create fluid lines and shapes. It's super convenient and easy to hold and use. A must-have for beginners and experienced calligraphers and artists.

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This pen is a staple in my toolkit, and it comes in various color sets! They are so versatile and fun to use, and can create beautiful illustrations and lettering designs. It's super portable, so you can carry it around and stay creative everywhere you go.

While there are so many brands out there, Tombow is one of the best. It's a bit pricier than others, but the tip quality is so important. This type has dual tips: one end is hard and thin, perfect for fine lines and details, and the other is a soft, long brush for creating strokes with varied thickness, shapes, and illustrations. There are many fun palettes to choose from!

Want gold and silver accents? This set has five nib sizes and is perfect for adding decorations, highlights, illustrations, and lettering. Both the gold and silver tones are spot on and rich, and the markers are so easy and fluid to use. It's also a great price for six fantastic markers.

Sakura fineliners have been around forever and are must-haves for artists of all mediums. They're perfect for calligraphy, signing, and creating linework, and are super reliable and fluid. Get a set and you won't regret it.

For dip pen calligraphy, this oblique pen is great for beginners. It has the bracket on the side where you insert the nib, meaning the pen is already angled, making it especially easy for beginners to use. It's also super affordable. Pair it with recommended nibs and your favorite ink and start creating.

These nibs are reliable, easy to insert and use, and great quality! They're great for beginners and seasoned calligraphers creating beautiful linework. The set includes multiple nibs, since they do wear out over time.

This watercolor set comes with a brush set and a beautiful case that's perfect for traveling. It's lightweight, has many colors, is easy to use, and features a beautiful palette. I love this affordable set, especially for beginners and for creating illustrations and lettering designs.

!This is my secret to applying perfectly shaped masking fluid! The ruling pen can draw tiny dots, lines, and other precise shapes without mess or ruining your brushes. This pen is adjustable: simply dip it into your favorite masking fluid and start painting. It can also be used to draw with ink and other liquid medium. Try it and you'll be amazed.

You can protect your finished pieces with cold wax medium, which creates a water-resistant, satin-like seal that protects the surface from moisture and handling without needing glass framing. I use this on my smaller pieces or things like painted bookmarks and cards. Simply take a paper towel or soft microfiber cloth, get a small amount of wax, and start gently rubbing it on your painting in a circular motion. So easy to use, and each jar lasts a long time.