A Book Cover Story: The Design Process of Mastering Modern Calligraphy

This is the story of Mastering Modern Calligraphy’s cover design, and the 90+ drafts it took to get to the final version.

Behind the Scenes, Graphic Design, Photography, Work in Progress, Calligraphy & Lettering, Books, Design & Branding, My Modern Calligraphy BooksMolly Suber ThorpeJuly 20, 2020Mastering Modern Calligraphy, book coverComment

Video: Look Inside Mastering Modern Calligraphy

In this 18-minute video, I show you an in-depth look inside my third book, Mastering Modern Calligraphy.

Video, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, Behind the Scenes, Books, Favorite Things, Flourishing, Learn, YouTube, iPad Lettering & Calligraphy, My Modern Calligraphy BooksMolly Suber ThorpeMay 20, 2020Mastering Modern Calligraphy, bookComment

A Sneak Peek Inside My New Book

Watch a 3-minute video sneak peek inside my new book! Volume up for extremely satisfying page turning sounds!

Video, Books, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Behind the Scenes, My Modern Calligraphy BooksMolly Suber ThorpeSeptember 20, 2019Mastering Modern CalligraphyComment

Studio Carta Workshops in Photos

Earlier this month I had the privilege to teach three classes — two beginner level and one intermediate — at Studio Carta, a beautiful shop in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Behind the Scenes, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeJanuary 24, 2018Angela Liguori, Boston, Brookline, workshop, Studio CartaComment

Instagram Lately: May 2014

My favorite calligraphy projects and behind the scenes shots this month

Behind the Scenes, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Wedding Calligraphy, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeMay 30, 2014set2Comment

Behind the Scenes

Some shots from the studio of recent lettering projects

Behind the Scenes, Design & Branding, Calligraphy & Lettering, Wedding CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeMarch 11, 2014set2 Comments

Cozy LA Workshops at Alfred Coffee + Kitchen

A look back on a memorable night of lettering and lattés

Behind the Scenes, Calligraphy & Lettering, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeNovember 20, 2013set2Comment

Grand Opening: 826LA at Mar Vista

I had the honor to calligraphy at 826LA's new Mar Vista location.

Behind the Scenes, Calligraphy & LetteringMolly Suber ThorpeMarch 11, 2013set2 Comment

Seven: A Video

My latest Vimeo calligraphy demonstration using white ink and a Brause EF66 nib.

Behind the Scenes, Video, Calligraphy & LetteringMolly Suber ThorpeMarch 10, 2013set2 Comments

Calligraphy, Lettering & Type Blog

Learn modern calligraphy with me! Here I post video tutorials, Procreate lettering tips, new product releases, calligraphy workshop announcements, and more.