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.
Modern Calligraphy Supplies for Beginners
What are the best, basic, affordable tools that a very beginner can buy for learning modern calligraphy? I've been asked this question at least once a week for the past six years.
Inky Lettering Procreate Brushes
My newest Procreate brush set is for watercolor and ombré brush lettering.
Video: How to Animate Lettering in Procreate
It’s fun and easy to make lettering animations on the iPad. Let me show you how to design them from start to finish in Procreate.
Calligraphy Nib Procreate Brushes
If you've been craving a Procreate brush that realistically emulates a pointed calligraphy pen, but makes flourishing and stroke contrast a breeze, then this set is for you.
“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….
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.
Book Signing Events & Workshops
It’s been a busy month of workshops, private lessons, and book launch events (with some late nights of supply kit assembly mixed in)…
Today’s the Day! My New Book Is Out!
This is a day I've been waiting two years for, and it seems oddly fitting that I'll spend today flying back across ten time zones…
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.
A Sneak Peek Inside My New Book
Watch a 3-minute video sneak peek inside my new book! Volume up for extremely satisfying page turning sounds!
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.
Studio Carta Workshops in Photos
Earlier this month I had the privilege to teach three classes — two beginner level and one intermediate — at Studio Carta, a beautiful shop in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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.
Summer 2017 Workshops
Join me this summer for an afternoon of calligraphy (and coffee and cookies!). Or, gift a ticket to someone dying to learn or improve their novice skills!
The Calligrapher’s Business Handbook
My new book is a guide to best business practices and pricing strategies for calligraphers and lettering artists.
My Newest Skillshare Class
Learn to turn a pencil sketch into realistic chalk lettering in Photoshop.
Cocoa & Calligraphy: Winter Workshop Schedule
Winter classes are my favorite! When there are snow flurries out the window, there's nothing like sipping hot cocoa and learning to letter.
Calligrafile: The 100% FREE Calligraphy Resource Archive
My newest endeavor! Say hi to Calligrafile.com, a curated website of trusted tools and resources for lettering artists.
Alfred Takeover
Back in July, I took over Alfred Coffee + Kitchen's Instagram for the day.
Smitten on Paper
Recap of my Intermediate Calligraphy: Working with Gouache Workshop at Smitten on Paper.
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.