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.
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.
iPad Calligraphy: Recommended Tools, Brushes & Apps
Whether you’re just getting started with iPad lettering or building a professional Procreate workflow, these are the tools I recommend for digital calligraphy.
6 Tips & Tricks for Mastering Procreate Calligraphy
Make the most of your Procreate lettering practice. These are my favorite learning and lettering tools.
Flourished Majuscules: A Video Demonstration
Watch me write out the whole uppercase calligraphy alphabet in Procreate – flourishing included! – using my Vintage Pointed Pen brush.
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.
Calligraphy Flourishing Process in Procreate
Watch me flourish a quote in this uncut video of my calligraphy layout design process—all in real-time.
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.
How to Get Perfect Calligraphy Strokes in Procreate
Learn my technique for smooth calligraphy strokes in Procreate, with beautiful thins and thicks that emulate ink-on-paper writing.
The Art of the Backslant: Mastering Negative Italics Calligraphy
Learn how to draw a layout with negative slant guide lines, paired with modern, watercolor calligraphy.
Illustrating Hand Lettering in Procreate
A start-to-finish Procreate demonstration of my process for illustrating a hand lettered design.
Practice iPad Calligraphy with the Procreate Reference Window
A very useful tool for practicing calligraphy on my iPad has arrived with the Procreate update: the reference window.
75+ Helpful Resources for Calligraphers
A roundup of the calligraphy resources I published during 2020: classes, tools, practice pages, and more.
Step-by-Step Tutorial: Watercolor Calligraphy Brushes for Procreate
Throughout the development process of my Watercolor Calligraphy Brushes for Procreate, I came up with lots of techniques for getting the most realistic watercolor look possible. I turned those tips into a tutorial for you!
Video: Wavy Modern Calligraphy Watercolor Layout
This week I’m creating beautiful waves of lettering with a dreamy, ethereal look, using my new Watercolor Calligraphy Procreate Brush Pack.
Tutorial: Flourished Calligraphy Border in Procreate
Watch me create a flourished, calligraphic border for a calligraphy quote I drew on my iPad. This technique utilizes Procreate’s symmetry drawing guides.
How to Draw Flourished Calligraphy Circles in Procreate
Learn to draw flourished, calligraphy circles in Procreate. This technique is simpler than it looks, but the result is so impressive, people will think it took you hours!
Inky Lettering Procreate Brush Pack
Radial symmetry is a powerful tool in Procreate. Let me show you how to make flourished calligraphy designs with beautiful mirror effect.
How To Use My Calligraphy Books with Procreate
This easy hack will let you practice calligraphy from my books on your iPad in Procreate. It’s a perfect way to learn iPad lettering and ink on paper styles.
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!
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.