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.
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.
Wiley Font Release
Wiley is a ligature-rich, decorative typeface with support for Latin and Greek.
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.
Ampersand Tote 2.0
This is a new ampersand tote combines flourished calligraphy and funky hand lettering, for a total of 30 completely unique glyphs.
“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!
Honeydew Script Font Release
Honeydew is a monoline script font that’s my modern twist on classic schoolhouse cursive.
Pop-Up Shop!
Want a signed copy of any (or all) of my three books? How about one of my limited edition Ampersand tote bags? Until October 12, 2019, I’ll have a Pop-Up Shop open right here on my website.
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.
Skillshare Class: The Business of Calligraphy
This class, presented in a relaxed, conversational format, will help you navigate the best business practices and pricing strategies for your freelance business. I answer the most frequently asked questions about owning a calligraphy business.
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.
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