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.
IAMPETH Virtual Calligraphy Summit 2023
Register today for this two-day, online event featuring demonstrations by twelve calligraphers from around the world (including me!) followed by Q&A sessions.
Introducing Trace-to-Learn Lettering Workbooks!
Introducing my new workbook series: Trace-to-Learn Lettering! These straightforward, traceable workbooks cover everything lettering – from calligraphy to cursive.
Free Workbook: 8 Principles of Lettering Flourishes
Download my biggest freebie yet! This 18-page workbook covers what I consider to be the eight most important principles for successful calligraphy and lettering flourishing.
Draw with Me: Extra Flourished Calligraphy Layout
Draw with me! You can follow along with this super flourished calligraphy layout from home using my free flourishing practice sheets.
24 Days of Calligraphy: A Month of Freebies!
It’s freebie month! I’m revealing new free practice sheets every single day from December 1st to 24th!
Capital Calligraphy Alphabet Demo
Watch me write out the whole uppercase calligraphy alphabet in Procreate – flourishing included! – using my Vintage Pointed Pen brush.
8 Animal Flourishes in Real Time
A real-time demonstration of pointed pen animal flourishing! I’m using my favorite calligraphy brush for the Procreate app.
Marbled Paper Four Ways in Procreate
Learn four ways to paint mesmerizing marbled paper pattern effects on your iPad. Great backgrounds for hand lettering designs and patterned papers!
The Ampersand 36 Ways
Watch me demonstrate 36 different styles of everyone’s favorite glyph: the ampersand. Download FREE practice sheets to follow along!
Flourished Modern Calligraphy Manuscript Layout
Watch my complete process for a flourished manuscript layout, from sketch to pointed calligraphy pen. This is a relaxing, quiet video with simple instructions.
Chalk Calligraphy Layout in Procreate
Here’s a quiet calligraphy layout design tutorial using my newest chalk lettering brushes. Pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy!
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.
Calligraphy Whale Flourish Illustration
Watch and read my process for this intricate calligraphy layout in Procreate. The intricate border features a whale flourish, surrounding a modern calligraphy layout.
Calligraphy Flourishing Process in Procreate
Watch me flourish a quote in this uncut video of my calligraphy layout process – all in real-time!
Time Lapse Calligraphy Flourishing
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!
Thin and Thick Calligraphy Strokes in Procreate: My Top 3 Tips
Learn my top tips on how to draw perfect calligraphy strokes in Procreate, with thins and thicks that looks just like ink-on-paper.
How to Write Backhand Calligraphy with Watercolor Lettering
Learn how to draw a layout with negative slant guide lines, paired with modern, watercolor calligraphy.
How to Use My Calligraphy Animal Flourishes Procreate Brush Pack
Learn how to use my Animal Flourish Calligraphy Brushes for Procreate with instructions for each and every step.
Animal Flourish Vector & Procreate Brush Pack
The Animal Flourish Vector & Procreate Brush Pack is a collection of 40 calligraphic animal illustrations.
How to Illustrate Hand Lettering
A start-to-finish Procreate tutorial showing my process for illustrating a hand lettered design.
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