On a quiet Sunday morning, two mothers sat by their windows.

They were about the same age.

Both had spent years taking care of everyone else first — families, jobs, the endless list of things that never ends.

But a few months later, their mornings looked nothing alike.

One still woke up to messages and noise — breakfast half-done, thoughts half-settled, already tired before the day had even started.

The other made herself a cup of coffee.

Opened a fresh sheet of paper.

Picked up her brush pen.

For the next ten minutes, the world slowed down.

The house felt softer.

Each stroke of ink moved like a small exhale.

And in that short, still moment, she wasn’t anyone’s employee, or mother, or caretaker.

She was simply… herself.

Same life.

Same twenty-four hours.

Different feeling entirely.

What made the difference?

I’ve wondered about that.

It isn’t luck.

Or talent.

And it’s not having more free time — none of us really do.

The difference lies in what we allow ourselves to do.

Whether we pause.

Whether we give ourselves permission to create something beautiful, even for ten minutes.

That’s why I started

Patreon Nhuan Dao Calligraphy — a calm little space where you can pick up a pen, take a breath, and remember how good it feels to make something with your own hands.

A space for joy

This isn’t a course.

It’s a rhythm.

Each week, I send you a Lettering Challenge — seven simple words to trace, color, and make your own.

You print them. You write. You breathe.

Five to ten minutes a day.

No pressure. No rules.

By the end of the week, you’ll have seven tiny pieces of joy — cards you can keep, gift, or share.

And if you ever want company, there’s a warm chat waiting inside.

Women who understand what it means to slow down, even for a moment.

We write, we laugh, we share the little things that make the world gentler.

Your journey inside

When you join Patreon Nhuan Dao Calligraphy, you can begin wherever your heart feels right.

#1. Being a Fan — $3/month

Start your journey. Build the habit. Belong to a community.

You’ll get the weekly challenge and two free workbooks — 21-Day Brush Lettering and Easy Cursive Handwriting (a $36 value).

You’ll also have access to our private chat — a cozy corner to share your progress and your favorite pens.

Every month, I’ll letter 15 members’ names live — a tiny thank-you written in ink.

A gentle start. No rush. Just the joy of showing up for yourself again.

#2. Finding Smooth Curves — $9/month

Improve faster. Get feedback. Feel seen.

If you’d like a bit more guidance, this tier lets you send me your lettering for personal feedback — real notes, honest encouragement.

You’ll also get behind-the-scenes looks from my studio, 50% off all Gumroad workbooks,

and your name handwritten by me — a keepsake you can frame, post, or simply smile at.

#3. Creating Flourish — $19/month

Unlock everything. Receive art made just for you.

You’ll have free access to all my workbooks ($152 value) — plus every new one I create.

And once each quarter, I’ll craft a custom calligraphy video with your name (or someone you love).

A one-of-a-kind piece of art — quiet, personal, yours.

Become a founding member

Right now, Patreon Nhuan Dao Calligraphy is just beginning.

The first 500 paid members will join as Founding Members,

locking in these special launch prices — starting at just $3/month.

Once 500 spots are filled, prices move to the next tier.

So if your heart’s been whispering for something calm, creative, and yours , this is the moment to listen.

Join here → patreon.com/nhuandaocalligraphy

The real gift

I can’t promise the world will slow down.

But I can promise that when you sit down with your pen,

it feels like it does.

The air quiets.

Your thoughts ease.

And you start to notice beauty again — one gentle stroke at a time.

Hundreds of women tell me the same thing:

“Those ten minutes of lettering changed my whole week.”

Maybe the difference between those two mothers isn’t luck or time or talent.

Maybe it’s simply this:

One kept rushing.

The other paused — just long enough to write.

Which one will you be this weekend?

With warmth,

Nhuan Dao Calligraphy

P.S. Join today and you’ll instantly receive two free digital workbooks —

21-Day Brush Lettering & Easy Cursive Handwriting for Beginners — a $36 value.

Because sometimes, the kindest gift you can give yourself is ten quiet minutes of joy.

👉 Join Patreon Nhuan Dao Calligraphy now »

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