Calligraphy in a Small Korean Town
“What I appreciated about 201 was that I didn’t want to copy everyone else’s calligraphy. I didn’t want it to exactly the same, I wanted to be able to make my own… You gave me so much confidence to know that I could do my style. Not only the confidence but the knowledge - the way you break it down and make sure its consistent and coherent.”- Lisa MacIntyre, MC201 Alumni
What if you wanted to start a calligraphy business… but you lived in the “wrong” place? Like a country where nobody speaks English (the one and only language you speak)??
That’s exactly what happened to Lisa McIntyre, who has lived in a small town in Korea for the past 20 years. She found our MC201 course and, despite not being able to find ANY supplies, pursued her dream of learning calligraphy & creating her own unique style (wait until you hear about the tool her husband made out of a paintbrush and a pineapple can 🤯).
In this episode of The Shinah Show, Lisa shares how she turned her lifelong curiosity about calligraphy into a real, paying business — even in a “suboptimal” location. From getting paid commissions to landing a feature in a national Korean newspaper, Lisa’s story proves how passion and creativity can truly fuel your dreams. Plus, she’s using her calligraphy skills to inspire ESL students and bring beautiful lettering into local festivals and classrooms in her small Korean town.
Join me as Lisa and I discuss:
Why a lack of “ideal” circumstances shouldn’t hold you back from what you really want to do
How to incorporate calligraphy into niches where it’s never existed
Lisa’s real motivation behind her creativity & learning a new skillset (and its NOT money!)
If you’ve ever doubted your abilities or blamed your circumstances for not going after your dreams, this episode is for you!
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Website: lovelyletters-bylisa.com
Instagram: @lovelyletters.bylisa
And if you're ready to pursue your own unique calligraphy style, our Modern Calligraphy 201 course opens for enrollment March 25th, 2025! Want to check out a preview of our course & access free lessons all March long? Register for Style Month right HERE!
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