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.
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In this class you will learn my 10 principles for successful flourishing, so you’ll know exactly where, when, and how to add flourishes that enhance your lettering rather than detract from it.
New Course! Modern Calligraphy: Design A Flourished Script Layout in Procreate
This project-based class is a detailed tutorial for a wildly-flourished, full-page calligraphy layout. You will learn how to combine 10+ lines of flourishing into a cohesive, stunning composition.
New Course! Calligraphy for Mindfulness: 8 Reflections and A Meditative Exercise
In this relaxing Skillshare class, I focus on calligraphy not as a technical skill to be mastered, but as a practice to be enjoyed – one that can stir creativity and evoke a unique sort of mindful focus.
Publish A Coloring Book: How to Illustrate and Sell Your Book Online
Are you looking for a fun way to earn money from your illustrations? Have you ever wanted to publish a book? In this comprehensive Skillshare course, I teach you how to combine the two in a creative, profitable project.
How to Draw Folk Art in Procreate
Learn how to draw this intricate, folk art-inspired illustration in Procreate using just a handful of repeated motifs. This is something that anyone can do, whether you consider yourself an illustrator or not.
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!
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.
I Have A New Book!
Say hello to Decorative Alphabets, a coloring book for lettering and illustration enthusiasts of all ages!
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!
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.
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!
Video Tutorial: Fauxsaics Procreate Brush Kit
This huge pack contains everything you need to create impressive, realistic fauxsaics (a.k.a. illustrated mosaics) in Procreate.
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