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.
How to Draw a Drop Cap Letter G in Procreate
Learn how to draw this 3D drop cap letter G with a retro vibe, geometric dimension, and real texture. This technique uses Procreate for the iPad.
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.
Learn to Draw Flourished Watercolor Mandalas in Procreate
Learn to draw calligraphic, flourished, watercolor mandala art in Procreate using my newest brush pack: The Ultimate Lettering and Calligraphy Procreate Kit!
The Ultimate Lettering & Calligraphy Procreate Kit
Today I’m so excited to introduce you to The Ultimate Lettering and Calligraphy Procreate Kit, my biggest brush pack yet!
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.
Calligraphy Flourishing Process in Procreate
Watch me flourish a quote in this uncut video of my calligraphy layout process – all in real-time!
How to Draw a 3D Letter with Drop Shadow in Procreate
Learn how to draw this 3D uppercase letter with realistic drop shadow, shading, and highlights. This technique uses Procreate for the iPad.
How to Install Brushes & Files in Procreate
In this quick video lesson, l’ll teach you the simple process of installing brushes and files in Procreate.
10 Ways to Write Thank You Practice Sheets
My new, free practice sheets will teach you 10 ways to write “thank you” in various calligraphy and hand lettering styles. Watch me design each one!
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 Write Backhand Calligraphy with Watercolor Lettering
Learn how to draw a layout with negative slant guide lines, paired with modern, watercolor calligraphy.
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.
How to Illustrate Hand Lettering
A start-to-finish Procreate tutorial showing my process for illustrating a hand lettered design.
Practice Calligraphy with the Procreate Reference Window
Procreate 5X added a fantastic new tool, which I love to use for practicing calligraphy on my iPad.
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.
Video Tutorial: Procreate Chalk Brush Lettering Brush Kit
Watch and follow along as I demonstrate my Chalk Script Procreate Brush & Template Pack, the complete kit for iPad chalk calligraphy, with brushes optimized for drawing script lettering,
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