The most beautiful flourished calligraphy seems to unfurl as if improvised—but it rarely is. My free workbook distills the eight most important flourishing principles.

Flourishing looks effortless when it’s done well—and obvious when it’s not. Learn how I sketch and polish a highly-flourished manuscript.

A quiet “draw with me” demo of an extra-flourished calligraphy layout: a Frederick Douglass quote in my own lettering style.

Watch me write out the whole uppercase calligraphy alphabet in Procreate – flourishing included! – using my Vintage Pointed Pen brush.

A real-time demonstration of pointed pen animal flourishing! I’m using my favorite calligraphy brush for the Procreate app.

Learn four ways to paint mesmerizing marbled paper pattern effects on your iPad. Great backgrounds for hand lettering designs and patterned papers!

Watch me demonstrate 36 different styles of everyone’s favorite glyph: the ampersand. Download FREE practice sheets to follow along!

Watch my complete process for a flourished manuscript layout, from sketch to pointed calligraphy pen. This is a relaxing, quiet video with simple instructions.

Here’s a quiet calligraphy layout design tutorial using my newest chalk lettering brushes. Pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy!

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.

Watch and read my process for this intricate calligraphy layout in Procreate. The intricate border features a whale flourish, surrounding a modern calligraphy layout.

Watch me flourish a quote in this uncut video of my calligraphy layout process – all in real-time!

Watch a totally uncut time lapse of a start-to-finish, flourished layout design. You may be surprised how many versions I sketch in pencil first!

Learn my top tips on how to draw perfect calligraphy strokes in Procreate, with thins and thicks that looks just like ink-on-paper.

Learn how to draw a layout with negative slant guide lines, paired with modern, watercolor calligraphy.

Learn how to use my Animal Flourish Calligraphy Brushes for Procreate with instructions for each and every step.

A start-to-finish Procreate tutorial showing my process for illustrating a hand lettered design.

Learn to write Merry Christmas in calligraphy and illustrate a Christmas wreath frame! Perfect for Christmas card design and other DIY applications.

I share my most-used Procreate hacks, shortcuts, and actions that streamline my lettering and illustration process. You’ll see just how much they can transform your workflow!

Today I use one of my free flourishing practice sheets to create a calligraphed layout, then draw a flourished, decorative border to complete the design.