Calligraphy Blog
Learn modern calligraphy and historical handwriting styles with me. Here I post calligraphy workshop announcements, lettering video tutorials, new product releases, and glimpses behind the scenes.
The Best Gifts for Calligraphers
Whether you’re shopping for a calligrapher in your life or treating yourself, I’ve compiled 27 irresistible gift ideas that any lettering artist will love.
The Best Calligraphy and Lettering Books for Beginners and Pros Alike
This list of 46 books is divided between six categories, so you can browse books for studying pointed pen calligraphy, vintage hand lettering, and typography fundamentals.
6 Tips & Tricks for Mastering Procreate Calligraphy
I’m sharing my top six tips for making the most out of your Procreate lettering practice, from my favorite learning resources to the lettering tools I can’t live without.
12 Best Calligraphy Flourishing Resources (Plus a Bonus!)
I’m sharing the best resources for learning how to flourish modern calligraphy. There’s something for everyone on this list, whether you’re an analog or Procreate calligrapher.
2020 in Review: 75+ Resources for Calligraphers
With 2020 behind us, it’s time for a big roundup of the resources I published throughout the year.
My Favorite Calligraphy Inks
This week I’m sharing my favorite calligraphy inks of every color, consistency, and quality. Of all the calligraphy supplies – nibs, pens, paper, etc. – ink is probably the one I am asked about most!
iPad Calligraphy: Recommended Tools, Brushes & Apps
Your FAQs answered! Here are the tools I use for Procreate lettering on the iPad Pro. These recommendations are for beginners just starting iPad calligraphy, as well as seasoned lettering artists building their digital toolkit.
The Best Calligraphy Practice Paper
My favorite calligraphy papers for practice, from printer paper to specialty guideline pads. Whether it’s tracing or freehand practice you’re after, this list will narrow down your search!
Where I Go for Calligraphy & Lettering Inspiration
Whether stuck in a creative rut or just seeking a fresh perspective, I always turn to vintage lettering exemplars when I want some new ideas.
My Favorite Handmade Calligraphy Supplies
This month, my favorites list compiles 10 amazing, handmade lettering tools, produced by artisans around the globe who all ship internationally.
My Favorite Calligraphy Tools & Books
Today I’ll tell you about this grab bag of miscellaneous items – new and old – that I so enjoyed using over the past month.
My Favorite Calligraphy Learning Tools
This month, I'm sticking to a specific category: learning tools, so here’s a compilation of my favorites for calligraphy learners at different levels.
My Favorite Exquisite Calligraphy Tools
Here are my May favorites. Some are new, some are old, but I’ve used them all this month and been struck but how much I love them.
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.
Modern Calligraphy Supplies for Beginners
What are the best, basic, affordable tools that a very beginner can buy for learning modern calligraphy? I've been asked this question at least once a week for the past six years.
Ampersand Tote 2.0
This is a new ampersand tote combines flourished calligraphy and funky hand lettering, for a total of 30 completely unique glyphs.
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