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.
My Favorite Calligraphy Learning Tools
This month, I'm sticking to a specific category: learning tools, so here’s a compilation of my favorites for calligraphy learners at different levels.
Procreate Letter Guide Hack
My super easy method for creating calligraphy guides in Procreate, with customizable slants and baselines.
Digital Letterpress: Create Stunning Printed Effects in Adobe Photoshop
I spent years perfecting a Photoshop technique for realistic letterpress effects using real paper textures. I share every step in this Skillshare tutorial.
Look Inside My Book: Mastering Modern Calligraphy
A detailed chapter-by-chapter look inside my book Mastering Modern Calligraphy in both video and written formats.
Modern Calligraphy Supplies for Beginners
These are the best, basic, affordable tools that a very beginner can buy for learning modern calligraphy.
How to Animate Hand Lettering in Procreate
A step-by-step Procreate tutorial on how to make fun and simple lettering animations on the iPad.
Ampersand Tote 2.0
My new ampersand tote combines flourished calligraphy and funky hand lettering, for a total of 30 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.
Book Signing Events & Workshops | October 2019
My thoughts after a busy month of workshops, private lessons, and book launch events (with many late nights of supply kit assembly)…
Mastering Modern Calligraphy Hits Shelves
This is a day I’ve been waiting two years for—and it’s oddly fitting that I'll spend it flying back across ten time zones.
Studio Carta Workshops in Photos
I had the privilege to teach three classes at a beautiful ribbon shop in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Modern Calligraphy: UK Edition
My book has been released by U.K. publisher Souvenir Press, which means greatly expanded distribution.
A Dublin Workshop
We put Simon & Garfunkel on the record player, made a pot of tea, and inked letters for a good four hours. Dublin calligraphy heaven!
Are You A Calligrafile?
Say hello to Calligrafile.com, a curated website of trusted tools and resources for lettering artists.
My Best Friend’s Wedding
Christina and I have been best friends since age zero, so I didn’t need her to tell me her vision before I started this invitation suite.
Greek Calligraphy
In my pursuit to learn Modern Greek, I’ve had fun playing with the letterforms of this beautiful alphabet.
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.