You are one hour away from uncovering the solutions to your plateau.
My students experience breakthroughs in just one session and see significant progress in 1-2 sessions.
If you are practicing and not seeing the kind of progress that my students experience, you are either 1) not seeing what you need to work on, 2) not knowing how to work on them. Something must change for you to see progress. More of the same is not the answer.
Let me help you. There is no reason why you cannot get the results you desire with the right guidance.
Over Skype/Facetime, I will watch you write, catch your mistakes and make recommendations as you work. Individual sessions allow you to clearly see the techniques when I demonstrate them, pose questions as they come up in your study, and receive tailored instruction to your weakness that speeds up your progress. For students who wish to work with me through ongoing sessions, I ask for practice work to be sent ahead of time so we can narrow down the focus of the lesson.
Signing up for a small package of private sessions is also an excellent way for you to assess if you would like to pursue a longer and deeper commitment of being mentored by me in my Certificate Mentorship Program.
Here are what students have said after working with me privately:
“After 1 session, I actually had a breakthrough. I honestly did not expect that much from just 1 session and a few ‘simple’ suggestions. But I’m so glad I took the plunge because I could’ve written a hundred hours more and maybe not see what I was doing wrong since some of your suggestions are quite contrary to what people are advocating now so I think I wasn’t that likely to figure out on my own.”
—Winnie Tan
“I am starting to feel the rhythm and understand whole arm movement better. Very encouraging. I’m so glad I did this. I have this new found joy for learning Spencerian Script!”
—Chris Lee
“Thank you so much for the experience today. What I got from you was much more than calligraphy. I appreciated each and every critique and tip.”
—@foxxybikerchic
If you feel nervous about the experience, and would like to know what it is really like, here is my post where I outlined the emotional drama that both of us may undergo.
I am here, ready to refine your letterforms and flourishes, and commit to nurturing who you are on paper.
Believe in yourself enough to reach out.
Master Penman Connie Chen is the youngest Master Penman in the world, and the only one recognized for her skills in Engrosser's Script, Ornamental Penmanship, and Offhand Flourishing by both Senior Master Penman William A. Lilly and Master Penman John DeCollibus.
A current graduate student at Harvard University, Connie apprenticed to Senior Master Penman William A. Lilly, who earned a Gold Seal Certificate at the Zanerian College, the top award given by America's leading school of penmanship and engrossing. With more than 20 years of experience in English and Chinese calligraphy, Connie creates art that transcends the boundaries of geography, culture, and time.
After providing detailed feedback to more than 2,000 students in over 5 years of teaching calligraphy courses online, Connie knows intimately what students struggle with in each script. Her attentiveness to detail and devotion to her students have consistently produced significant progress in their work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule my appointment?
Upon purchasing sessions, you'll receive further instructions on how to book a time for your appointment.
How should I prepare for our session?
You will need a phone tripod set up so I can watch you write. I usually go for the current bestseller on Amazon if you don't already have one. Please prepare newspaper to use as the padded blotter surface for you to write on, as well as your usual writing supplies.
How many sessions will I need to see significant results?
I cannot know how many sessions you will need to achieve the results you want but most of my students experience breakthroughs in one session. I invest in you fully and if you are willing to put in the work, you will see significant progress with my guidance.
