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Calligraphy, Lettering & Type Blog

Learn modern calligraphy with me! Here I post video tutorials, Procreate lettering tips, new product releases, calligraphy workshop announcements, and more.

 
iPad Calligraphy: Recommended Tools, Brushes & Apps
iPad Calligraphy: Recommended Tools, Brushes & Apps

Your FAQs answered! Here are the tools I use for Procreate lettering on the iPad Pro. These recommendations are for beginners just starting iPad calligraphy, as well as seasoned lettering artists building their digital toolkit.

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Learn, Favorite Things, Calligraphy & Lettering, Free Lettering ToolkitMolly Suber ThorpeDecember 8, 2020ink, pointed pen, paper, handmadeComment
The Best Calligraphy Practice Paper
The Best Calligraphy Practice Paper

My favorite calligraphy papers for practice, from printer paper to specialty guideline pads. Whether it’s tracing or freehand practice you’re after, this list will narrow down your search!

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Learn, Favorite Things, Calligraphy & Lettering, Free Lettering ToolkitMolly Suber ThorpeDecember 7, 2020ink, pointed pen, paper, handmadeComment
iPad Calligraphy Flourishing Follow-Along with Commentary
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.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Flourishing, Illustration, ProcreateMolly Suber ThorpeDecember 4, 2020quote, border, ipad, follow alongComment
Black Friday Sale 2020
Black Friday Sale 2020

50% off all my Procreate brush packs and fonts!

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SaleMolly Suber ThorpeNovember 25, 2020Black Friday, sale, discountComment
Flourishing for iPad Calligraphy & Illustrations
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.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Flourishing, Illustration, ProcreateMolly Suber ThorpeNovember 21, 2020quote, border, ipad, nibs, follow alongComment
Practice Calligraphy with Me: Everlasting Monoline
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.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Flourishing, Illustration, ProcreateMolly Suber ThorpeNovember 13, 2020quote, border, ipad, nibs, follow alongComment
Where I Go for Calligraphy & Lettering Inspiration
Where I Go for Calligraphy & Lettering Inspiration

Whether stuck in a creative rut or just seeking a fresh perspective, I always turn to vintage lettering exemplars when I want some new ideas.

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Books, Learn, Favorite Things, Calligraphy & Lettering, DIYMolly Suber ThorpeNovember 9, 2020ink, Dinky, oblique, pointed pen, pen rest, watercolor, paper, handmade, custom, folded penComment
Live Event: How to Draw Ombré Watercolor Calligraphy in Procreate
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.

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Learn, Video, Calligraphy & Lettering, YouTube, Design & Branding, Graphic Design, Procreate, Tutorial, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeNovember 7, 2020Design Cuts, branding, logo
How-to: Calligraphy Halloween Cards
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.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, DIYMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 31, 2020halloween, holidayComment
Step-by-Step Tutorial: Watercolor Calligraphy Brushes for Procreate
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!

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Procreate, iPad Lettering & CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 28, 2020watercolor, paint, ombreComment
Video: Wavy Modern Calligraphy Watercolor Layout
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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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Books, Flourishing, Procreate, iPad Lettering & CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 23, 2020watercolor, paintComment
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.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, ProcreateMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 16, 2020watercolor, paint, ink, ombreComment
Tutorial: Flourished Calligraphy Border in Procreate
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.

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Video, Learn, Tutorial, YouTube, Flourishing, Procreate, iPad Lettering & CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 10, 2020border, symmetryComment
Mastering Modern Calligraphy Birthday Giveaway!
Mastering Modern Calligraphy Birthday Giveaway!

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the release of Mastering Modern Calligraphy, I’m teaming up with my friends at Studio Carta for an exciting giveaway!

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Books, Giveaway, Calligraphy & Lettering, My Modern Calligraphy BooksMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 9, 2020Studio Carta, scissors, Dinky, Rhodia, Yoke Pen Co, pen case, Mastering Modern Calligraphy, tissue paper, nibs, Brause, monolineComment
Live Online Event: How to Design a Calligraphic Logotype
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.

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Learn, Video, Calligraphy & Lettering, YouTube, Design & Branding, Graphic Design, Procreate, Tutorial, iPad Lettering & Calligraphy, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 7, 2020Design Cuts, branding, logo
Free Calligraphy Practice Sheets: Everlasting Monoline Style
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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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, DIY, Free Lettering ToolkitMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 3, 2020monoline, free, practice sheetsComment
Modern Calligraphy Follow-Along: Whimsical Letters
Modern Calligraphy Follow-Along: Whimsical Letters

Join me for a live presentation and Q&A streamed via Zoom! I’ll demonstrate techniques for whimsical calligraphy styles. Follow along from home with my printable class materials!

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Calligraphy & Lettering, Learn, Tutorial, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 2, 2020follow along, Studio Carta, workshop, ZoomComment
How to Draw Flourished Calligraphy Circles in Procreate
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!

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Flourishing, Procreate, iPad Lettering & CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeOctober 2, 2020holiday, greeting card, symmetryComment
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