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 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.
Find Your Calligraphy Style: An Exercise to Transform Your Lettering
Learn my favorite exercise for calligraphers looking to transform their calligraphy style, or add more styles to their repertoire.
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.
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!
Thin and Thick Calligraphy Strokes in Procreate: My Top 3 Tips
Learn my top tips on how to draw perfect calligraphy strokes in Procreate, with thins and thicks that looks just like ink-on-paper.
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.
Live Event: How to Draw Ombré Watercolor Calligraphy in Procreate
Follow along with my free, live presentation to create a calligraphy layout with realistic watercolor qualities and ombré color effect.
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.
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