Katherine Rinewalt
Calligrapher
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Co-authored Articles (13)
How to
Sign a Cool Signature
Need advice on how to design your own signature? Whether you want your signature style to be ornate or minimalist, we're here to help you choose one that perfectly expresses your personality. Read on for our complete gui...
How to
Draw an & (Ampersand)
The & symbol, called ampersand, means “and.” It started as a shorthand for the Latin word “et,” which had the same meaning as the symbol does today. Ampersands are a useful symbol that many find both aestheticall...
How to Write the English Alphabet: From A to Z
Simple visual steps to master the written alphabet Writing all 26 letters of the English alphabet can seem like a challenge. But if you are going to master the English language on the page, you will need to be able to us...
How to
Write in Calligraphy
Calligraphy means “beautiful writing” in Greek and spans thousands of years and countless cultures. There are several styles, including Western, Eastern Asian, Southern Asian, and Islamic. All calligraphy uses the sa...
How to
Have a Nice Signature
Signatures are important both for legal identification and personal expression. What form your signature takes may send a message about your attitude, personality and position. Improving your signature can be a valuabl...
How to
Write Old English Letters
Whether you want to create a document or address some wedding invitations, Old English lettering will add a flourish to your writing. With the right tools and a little practice, your writing can look like a work of art....
How to
Write With a Calligraphy Pen
Calligraphy is writing style that has flourished over thousands of years in many different cultures around the world. Whether you are an artist, a writer or just a hobbyist, learning to write with a calligraphy pen is a ...
How to
Have Better Handwriting
Has anyone ever told you your handwriting looks like chicken scratch? Are you frustrated and embarrassed that your notes look like a child's writing rather than an adult's? Because of all the typing we do on computer and...
How to
Improve Your Cursive
Although cursive isn't used as often as it once was, it's still an important skill to have, especially for times where you'll need to write your signature. If your cursive needs improvement, don't worry! This wikiHow wil...
How to
Develop Your Own Handwriting Style
Get your writing noticed by having your own unique handwriting style. Perhaps you want to clean up your writing because it is sloppy or hard to read, or maybe you are looking to develop a unique and memorable writing sty...
How to
Draw Fancy Letters
Elaborate penmanship has been used to document important events throughout history. Today, there are hundreds of computer fonts that use fancy letters, and the art of drawing them has largely been lost. Fancy letters suc...
How to
Make Handmade Greeting Cards
Sure, you can go out and buy a greeting card, but nothing says love like the time and care it takes to make something homemade. Give your greeting cards a truly personal touch by making them yourself! Friends and family ...
How to
Use a Chinese Calligraphy Brush
Have you ever wondered how to properly hold a Chinese brush pen? Using this technique, you will be prepared to write beautiful Chinese characters in the traditional manner.
