How To Practice Hand Lettering When Stressed And Busy

How do you practice hand lettering when you're busy and stressed? How do you find time to hand letter? Let's talk about this!
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Hello lettering friend! I’m Sarah from Ensign Insights. I started hand lettering in 2016 during a really difficult time and hand lettering reminded me how to be happy. I dove in head first and haven’t looked back! I started teaching lettering and sharing that joy I found with others. My goal is to help you create hand lettering that feels like your best self. Most recently I've been doing that through a Hand Lettering Journal. In 2021 my first book was published, Hand Lettering for Beginners. It includes everything I wish I had when I got started. I used to be addicted to buying new pens, and while I still love pens, I’m on a journey toward minimalism so I’ve been decluttering A LOT of pens. I’ve realized I’m more creative when I have just enough pens, not too many. I firmly believe that you can create something beautiful with what you have! The way you create right now is exactly where you need to be. Thank you for being here! :)

[@Jusangen]

My Summary: 1. Prioritize it over doom scrolling (maybe have a pen and notebook with you so it's just as close as your phone) 2. Hand lettering isn't about become a master, it's about distressing. (Other habits can be distressing too) 3. Choose a set of pens and put the others away. Stick with them for a while and exhaust the benefits out of them. 4. Don't force it. 5. Pick something you're interested in and exhaust the benefits of that system or system, then move on. Keep it up and thanks for posting!

[@susanmartin3762]

Oh my goodness... your hand just flows when you're writing. I know you've done this for years, and it shows..I just judge myself so harshly... my dream is to write life you. I just ordered your beginner book and I can't wait to start. I've always ALWAYS loved lettering.. just didn't know what it was called. I started with a pen called a Rapidograph. Architects used them for technical drawing. Now I've bought most of the pens that you endorse. Thank you Sarah. You're vey inspiring.

[@kstein37]

Hand-lettering and Trek bikes are my two main hobbies!

[@EnsignInsights]

Aww yesss!!

[@debbiereed8017]

I’m not new to calligraphy but I am new to brush calligraphy and drawings…. I found your videos the day before yesterday and I love them… you have a soothing voice and I love your suggestions…. I just ordered your book, Pentel and Karin pens and many of your tool recommendations…I’m very excited and wanted to say thank you!

[@smithatkinson8923]

Hello Debbie

[@destresswithyoga]

I like just a few inexpensive pens….. I don’t get overwhelmed. Less is more. Love your book as well.

[@Veronica_penpaperinkandstudy]

You are a complete inspiration!!!

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you! That’s so nice of you! Thanks for watching!

[@agggtm_films]

Hi your book helped me learn calligraphy

[@EnsignInsights]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@wanderingcreativity]

Hi Sarah! Thank you for sharing these updated tips in this season of life how you apply integrating lettering and creativity into your life prioritising what matters and the goal of feeling calmer while leading by example! Your calligraphy style and kind personality feels calming! Gratefully appreciate your KZbin channel :)

[@prexytheartist]

I like that you updated your tips! Lovely lettering ❣❣

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@shellyp8731]

Love your videos! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 Thanks for all the helpful ideas and encouragement! 🌻☀️🌻

[@EnsignInsights]

I’m so glad they’re helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@maariyamulla3679]

hello sarah! since am kinda early i just wanna say this. i used to watch your vids just for fun and because they didnt have some crappy music and your voice is lovely. i had no intention to start lettering because i thought my pens and pencils werent enough. but you helped me toss that mindset in the trash and now im learning lettering and it has helped me ALOT. thank you truly ❣also one thing id like to point out in this video is how you only used black (most of the part). it made me... kinda happy and assured me that its okay that i dont have drawer full of million pens. keep doing what you do!

[@kimfields1000]

Sarah, thanks for sharing your talents with us-you have so many! I found you thru YT, and just bought your book. I’ve been working on hand lettering for a few months, trying to develop my own style. I learned so much *just last night* reading your book. So excited for your help with improving-not perfecting-my lettering :)

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh that makes me so happy to hear! I’m so glad you are giving yourself grace. You’re doing exactly the right things for your lettering! :)

[@amnaaamir3840]

Yes Sarah💖💖 Undoubtedly handlettering is a stress reliever and ur video has proved it very well♥️🌹🌹 Lovely😍

[@EnsignInsights]

Yes definitely!! Thanks for being here friend!

[@lioncry81]

Hi Sarah, thank you so much for your great and relaxed videos. They are super helpful for learning and practicing lettering that I always get very excited + motivated, although my main priority is to entertain a toddler as well… 🙃 However, I really like your font when you write ’practice‘ in the last picture of this video. Where can I find it? Thank you! Your doing a really great job here!

[@EnsignInsights]

I’m so glad you are finding it helpful! Entertaining a toddler is the best and also the craziest… 😅 The font I referenced for “practice” is called Magic Retro and it’s free for personal use from dafont.com! 👍

[@lioncry81]

@@EnsignInsights Thank you so much for your answer and the link to the font ressource! I really appreciate the work your doing, I will always enjoy watching your videos!

[@nicolejayag2501]

Hi sarah! When it comes to swatches i really like how you do it. Right now the most popular brush pens is "writech sign brush pen" i would appreciate if you swatch it and do an honest review. Thank you

[@EnsignInsights]

I’ll add that to my list! :)

[@nicolejayag2501]

@@EnsignInsights I'll watch it for sure! :)

[@thatcrazyfoxmusic1043]

BUSTED SHE WAS TRACING THE LETTERS

[@EnsignInsights]

I’m glad you spotted that. Actually I wasn’t trying to hide that! It’s a good practice to use pencil before going in with a pen. I recommend it to everyone no matter what experience level you are!