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 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.
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.
Live Online Event: How to Design a Calligraphic Logotype
Join me for a live presentation where I will demonstrate my creative process for calligraphic logotype designs, based on a fictitious client brief.
Free Calligraphy Practice Sheets: Everlasting Monoline Style
These are printable and Procreate practice sheets for my fun, monoline alphabet reminiscent of classic cursive.
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!
Calligraphy ASMR Video Compilation
Turn the volume up for scratchy nib sounds! This calligraphy compilation features short clips of my modern pointed pen calligraphy using various tools like a glass pen and gold ink.
Inky Lettering Procreate Brush Pack
Radial symmetry is a powerful tool in Procreate. Let me show you how to make flourished calligraphy designs with beautiful mirror effect.
Live Event: Radial Calligraphy Art
Tune in on Thursday, September 17, 2020 for my class about drawing intricate, flourished calligraphy mandalas on your iPad.
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