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.
Time Lapse Calligraphy Flourishing: The First Amendment
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 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.
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.
My Favorite Calligraphy Inks
This week I’m sharing my favorite calligraphy inks of every color, consistency, and quality. Of all the calligraphy supplies – nibs, pens, paper, etc. – ink is probably the one I am asked about most!
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: Recommended Tools, Brushes & Apps
Your FAQs answered! Here are the tools I use for Procreate lettering on the iPad Pro. These recommendations are for beginners just starting iPad calligraphy, as well as seasoned lettering artists building their digital toolkit.
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.
How-to: Calligraphy Halloween Cards
This is my favorite technique for DIY holiday cards: metallic watercolor, gold ink calligraphy, and abstract paint washes combine for unique, handmade cards.
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.
Watercolor Calligraphy Procreate Brush Pack
The Watercolor Calligraphy Procreate Brush Pack is the complete kit for drawing realistic watercolor calligraphy on your iPad.
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.
Free Calligraphy Practice Sheets: Everlasting Monoline Style
These are printable and Procreate practice sheets for my fun, monoline alphabet reminiscent of classic cursive.
Modern Calligraphy Follow-Along: Whimsical Letters
Join me for a live presentation and Q&A streamed via Zoom! I’ll demonstrate techniques for whimsical calligraphy styles. Follow along from home with my printable class materials!
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!
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.