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.
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.
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.
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