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.
Look Inside My Book: Mastering Modern Calligraphy
A detailed chapter-by-chapter look inside my book Mastering Modern Calligraphy in both video and written formats.
Modern Calligraphy Supplies for Beginners
These are the best, basic, affordable tools that a very beginner can buy for learning modern calligraphy.
How to Animate Hand Lettering in Procreate
A step-by-step Procreate tutorial on how to make fun and simple lettering animations on the iPad.
Night Before Christmas Card Tutorial
When Lindsay from The Postman’s Knock approached me about creating a guest post for a Christmas card tutorial, I was immediately inspired.
Mastering Modern Calligraphy Hits Shelves
This is a day I’ve been waiting two years for—and it’s oddly fitting that I'll spend it flying back across ten time zones.
Studio Carta Workshops in Photos
I had the privilege to teach three classes at a beautiful ribbon shop in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Modern Calligraphy: UK Edition
My book has been released by U.K. publisher Souvenir Press, which means greatly expanded distribution.
A Dublin Workshop
We put Simon & Garfunkel on the record player, made a pot of tea, and inked letters for a good four hours. Dublin calligraphy heaven!
Are You A Calligrafile?
Say hello to Calligrafile.com, a curated website of trusted tools and resources for lettering artists.
My Best Friend’s Wedding
Christina and I have been best friends since age zero, so I didn’t need her to tell me her vision before I started this invitation suite.
Greek Calligraphy
In my pursuit to learn Modern Greek, I’ve had fun playing with the letterforms of this beautiful alphabet.
U.S. Summer Workshop Tour
Sign up for my July workshops in California, Massachusetts & Maine.
Uppercase Feature
Uppercase Magazine’s new Calligraphy Issue is a lettering wonder to behold.
Kelly & Michael’s Hollywood Deco Wedding
A gold & black letterpress invitation suite for a Palm Springs fête
Instagram Lately: May 2014
My favorite calligraphy projects and behind the scenes shots this month
Los Angeles Library Workshop
Join me for hot cocoa and calligraphy in a beautiful Los Angeles library.
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.