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.
The Best Calligraphy Practice Papers
Stop ink bleeds and pen snags! Discover the best pointed pen calligraphy papers, from budget-friendly picks to cotton stationery.
8 Principles of Lettering Flourishes (and a Free Workbook)
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.
Draw with Me: Extra Flourished Calligraphy Layout in Procreate
A quiet “draw with me” demo of an extra-flourished calligraphy layout: a Frederick Douglass quote in my own lettering style.
How to Draw a Drop Cap Letter G in Procreate
Learn how to draw a 3D drop cap letter with retro vibes, geometric dimension, and real texture on your iPad.
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.
Flourished Majuscules: A Video Demonstration
Watch me write out the whole uppercase calligraphy alphabet in Procreate – flourishing included! – using my Vintage Pointed Pen brush.
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.
The Ampersand, 36 Ways
Watch me write 36 different styles of everyone’s favorite glyph: the ampersand. Download free practice sheets to follow along on paper or your iPad.
Flourished Modern Calligraphy Manuscript Layout
Watch my complete process for a flourished manuscript layout on iPad, from sketch to pointed calligraphy pen. This is a relaxing, quiet video with simple instructions.
Chalk Calligraphy Layout in Procreate
A quiet follow-along calligraphy demonstration in Procreate using a wide, textured writing tool: chalk.
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.
The Ultimate Lettering & Calligraphy Procreate Kit
Most digital lettering brushes lack the nuanced pressure sensitivity and ink-bleed textures that define our craft. I developed this kit to solve that problem.
Calligraphy Whale Flourish Illustration
Learn my process for drawing intricate calligraphy artwork in Procreate. The illustrative border features a whale, surrounding a calligraphy quote.
Calligraphy Flourishing Process in Procreate
Watch me flourish a quote in this uncut video of my calligraphy layout design process—all in real-time.
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.
How to Install Brushes & Files in Procreate
In this quick video and written tutorial, l teach you the simple process of installing brushes, swatches, and files in Procreate.
Find Your Calligraphy Style: An Exercise to Transform Your Lettering
Learn my favorite exercise for calligraphers looking to transform their modern calligraphy—or add more styles to their repertoire.
Procreate for Absolute Beginners: An In-Depth Intro to iPad Drawing
Procreate for Absolute Beginners is a course for artists excited to master art-making on the iPad.
10 Ways to Write Thank You Practice Sheets
Free practice sheets to teach you 10 ways to calligraph “thank you”—plus a video of me writing each one.
Support My Work
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.