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.
Digital Letterpress: Create Stunning Printed Effects in Adobe Photoshop
In this Skillshare class, you will learn how to combine various Adobe Photoshop effects – in conjunction with real paper textures – to emulate real letterpress printing with beautiful results.
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.
Border Illustration Design in Procreate: A Skillshare Class
In my new Skillshare class, you will learn how to illustrate a Scandi-style floral border using symmetry guides. This is a fun drawing technique with endless possibilities!
Procreate for Absolute Beginners: An In-Depth Intro to iPad Drawing
My new Skillshare class, Procreate for Absolute Beginners, is a course is for people with no experience using Procreate yet, but who are excited to dive in and master its powerful tools.
Giveaway! 3 Years of Learning on Skillshare
This week, my Skillshare classes hit 1,000,000 minutes of watch time. To celebrate this milestone, I am giving away 3 Skillshare Premium annual memberships!
Learn 3D Lettering in Photoshop
Learn how to make 3-dimensional text effects in Adobe Photoshop using your own hand lettering or a digital font.
Skillshare Class: Fauxaics in Procreate
Learn how to make digital mosaics on your iPad. This is a fun illustration technique with extremely eye-catching and rewarding results.
Skillshare Class: Flourished Layouts
This project-based class is a guided demonstration of a flourished calligraphy layout using an iPad Pro. The demonstration is start-to-finish, and filled with my commentary every step of the way.
Skillshare Class: The Business of Calligraphy
This class, presented in a relaxed, conversational format, will help you navigate the best business practices and pricing strategies for your freelance business. I answer the most frequently asked questions about owning a calligraphy business.
Skillshare Class: iPad Hand Lettering
This is a comprehensive course on the essentials of hand lettering with Procreate on the iPad Pro. I share my favorite techniques for some of the most popular and fun lettering effects, as well as tips and shortcuts for a smooth workflow.
My Newest Skillshare Class
Learn to turn a pencil sketch into realistic chalk lettering in Photoshop.
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