Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today we look at how a technique called ETEGAMI can help you words and images to your pages. Etegami is deliberately naïve, a simple style that was created as a revolt against the rules and constraints of traditional Japanese brush work and calligraphy. This makes it ideal for those of us who are not so confident in our drawing and painting abilities or if you are simply looking for a way to mix it up when making handmade pages.
"Clumsiness can be charming." So said the inventor of etegami. It is also forgiving and leaves so much room for taking your drawings and lettering in a different direction: the stakes are low and the possibilities are many. Originally etegami was used to make post cards but it lends itself well to all sorts of journal pages including commonplace books as well as other mixed media projects.
PLEASE NOTE that the images in the early part of the video are not mine. They are copies of work by Dosanko Debbie. Check out here etegami work on Pinterest or on her website here:
beyond-calligraphy.com/2017/01/10/introduction-art-etegami
Another good page for inspiration is here: Alison @ etegamist.com
Today we look at how a technique called ETEGAMI can help you words and images to your pages. Etegami is deliberately naïve, a simple style that was created as a revolt against the rules and constraints of traditional Japanese brush work and calligraphy. This makes it ideal for those of us who are not so confident in our drawing and painting abilities or if you are simply looking for a way to mix it up when making handmade pages.
"Clumsiness can be charming." So said the inventor of etegami. It is also forgiving and leaves so much room for taking your drawings and lettering in a different direction: the stakes are low and the possibilities are many. Originally etegami was used to make post cards but it lends itself well to all sorts of journal pages including commonplace books as well as other mixed media projects.
PLEASE NOTE that the images in the early part of the video are not mine. They are copies of work by Dosanko Debbie. Check out here etegami work on Pinterest or on her website here:
beyond-calligraphy.com/2017/01/10/introduction-art-etegami
Another good page for inspiration is here: Alison @ etegamist.com
