Calligraphy Blog
Learn modern calligraphy, fancy handwriting styles, and Procreate lettering techniques with me. I share calligraphy tutorials, free practice sheet announcements, new book and brush releases, workshop updates, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of my work as a professional calligrapher and lettering artist.
How to Draw a Calligraphic Bird Flourish in Nine Steps
Learn to flourish an ornamental calligraphy illustration with this step-by-step tutorial and free practice sheets.
Publish A Coloring Book: How to Illustrate and Sell Your Book Online
I started self-publishing coloring books as a side project and they became some of the most fun work I’ve done in years. In my Skillshare class, I teach you how—from illustration to publication.
How to Draw Folk Art in Procreate
Learn to draw your own folk art-inspired illustration using a handful of repeated motifs and Procreate’s powerful symmetry guides.
Animal Flourish Illustrations: A Real-Time Video
A relaxing, slow demonstration of animal flourish illustrations using my favorite pointed pen calligraphy brush for the Procreate app.
Learn Paper Marbling Four Ways in Procreate
Learn four ways to paint mesmerizing marbled paper pattern effects on your iPad. These make beautiful backgrounds for hand lettering designs.
Learn to Draw Flourished Watercolor Mandalas in Procreate
Learn to design flourished watercolor mandalas in Procreate with this video and written tutorial covering symmetry tools and painterly textures.
Calligraphy Whale Flourish Illustration
Learn my process for drawing intricate calligraphy artwork in Procreate. The illustrative border features a whale, surrounding a calligraphy quote.
Learn to Draw 3D Drop Caps in Procreate
Learn how to draw a 3D drop cap letter on your iPad, with dramatic shading, texture, and highlights.
Illustrating Hand Lettering in Procreate
A start-to-finish Procreate demonstration of my process for illustrating a hand lettered design.
Merry Christmas Calligraphy & Wreath Frame Tutorial
Learn to write Merry Christmas in calligraphy and illustrate a Christmas wreath frame! Perfect for Christmas card design and other DIY applications.
10+ Procreate Hacks & Shortcuts for Lettering Artists & Illustrators
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!
iPad Calligraphy Flourishing Follow-Along with Commentary
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.
Flourishing for iPad Calligraphy & Illustrations
Fancy flourished calligraphy on the iPad! In this time lapse, you can watch me sketch, calligraph, flourish, and illustrate a quote in Procreate.
Practice Calligraphy with Me: Everlasting Monoline
I’m excited to share the first in a brand new series of YouTube videos that I’m calling Practice with Me.
How to Draw a Fauxsaic in Procreate
I’ve expanded my Fauxsaics Brush Kit for Procreate with a written instructions, in addition to the video tutorial!
Fauxsaics Procreate Brush Kit Video Tutorial
Create realistic illustrated mosaics in Procreate with my 72-brush Fauxsaic Kit—this video tutorial covers every step.
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If you enjoy my free tutorials and tools, consider dropping a little something in my virtual tip jar. It helps me continue to create free calligraphy and handwriting resources for learners around the world. I’m so grateful for every contribution.
