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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.

 
Modern Calligraphy Follow-Along: Whimsical Letters
Modern Calligraphy Follow-Along: Whimsical Letters

Join me for a virtual calligraphy follow-along on Zoom! I’ll be demonstrating techniques for whimsical calligraphy styles followed by a live Q&A.

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Calligraphy & Lettering, Learn, Tutorial, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeMarch 13, 2021follow along, Studio Carta, workshop, ZoomComment
Find Your Calligraphy Style: An Exercise to Transform Your Lettering
Find Your Calligraphy Style: An Exercise to Transform Your Lettering

Learn my favorite exercise for calligraphers looking to transform their calligraphy style, or add more styles to their repertoire.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTubeMolly Suber ThorpeMarch 12, 2021modern calligraphy, Brause, nibsComment
Procreate for Absolute Beginners: An In-Depth Intro to iPad Drawing
Procreate for Absolute Beginners: An In-Depth Intro to iPad Drawing

My new Skillshare class, Procreate for Absolute Beginners, is a course is for people with no experience using Procreate yet, but who are excited to dive in and master its powerful tools.

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Learn, Procreate, Tutorial, VideoMolly Suber ThorpeMarch 8, 2021Skillshare
10 Ways to Write Thank You Practice Sheets
10 Ways to Write Thank You Practice Sheets

My new, free practice sheets will teach you 10 ways to write “thank you” in various calligraphy and hand lettering styles. Watch me design each one!

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, YouTube, Free Lettering Toolkit, iPad Lettering & CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeMarch 5, 2021ipadComment
Live Event: Using Animal Flourishes with Lettering in Procreate
Live Event: Using Animal Flourishes with Lettering in Procreate

Join me LIVE as I create a calligraphy layout and intricate border design utilizing my newest product, the Animal Flourishes Procreate Brush Pack.

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Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Procreate, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeFebruary 17, 2021Design Cuts
I Have A New Book!
I Have A New Book!

Say hello to Decorative Alphabets, a coloring book for lettering and illustration enthusiasts of all ages!

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Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Books, IllustrationMolly Suber ThorpeFebruary 13, 2021modern calligraphy, book, coloring book, border, illustrationComment
Time Lapse Calligraphy Flourishing
Time Lapse Calligraphy Flourishing

Watch a totally uncut time lapse of a start-to-finish, flourished layout design. You may be surprised how many versions I sketch in pencil first!

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Flourishing, Illustration, ProcreateMolly Suber ThorpeFebruary 12, 2021quote, border, ipad, nibs, follow alongComment
Thin and Thick Calligraphy Strokes in Procreate: My Top 3 Tips
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.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Flourishing, Procreate, Free Lettering Toolkit, iPad Lettering & CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeFebruary 5, 2021protest, modern calligraphy, nibsComment
How to Write Backhand Calligraphy with Watercolor Lettering
How to Write Backhand Calligraphy with Watercolor Lettering

Learn how to draw a layout with negative slant guide lines, paired with modern, watercolor calligraphy.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Flourishing, Procreate, iPad Lettering & CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeJanuary 29, 2021quote, ipad, follow along, poem, Amanda Gorman, watercolor, Calligraphy Composition Maker, backhand, slant, italicComment
How to Use My Calligraphy Animal Flourishes Procreate Brush Pack
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.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Flourishing, Illustration, Procreate, iPad Lettering & CalligraphyMolly Suber ThorpeJanuary 22, 2021border, ipad, follow along, brush packComment
Live Calligraphy Q&A Event
Live Calligraphy Q&A Event

In this session, you can join in live to ask me any calligraphy-related questions you have!

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Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Procreate, Workshops & EventsMolly Suber ThorpeJanuary 20, 2021Design Cuts
Animal Flourish Vector & Procreate Brush Pack
Animal Flourish Vector & Procreate Brush Pack

The Animal Flourish Vector & Procreate Brush Pack is a collection of 40 calligraphic animal illustrations.

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Calligraphy & Lettering, Procreate, iPad Lettering & Calligraphy, Design & Branding, Flourishing, Graphic Design, IllustrationMolly Suber ThorpeJanuary 16, 2021flourish, vector, brush pack, ProcreateComment
How to Illustrate Hand Lettering
How to Illustrate Hand Lettering

A start-to-finish Procreate tutorial showing my process for illustrating a hand lettered design.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Flourishing, Illustration, ProcreateMolly Suber ThorpeJanuary 8, 2021quote, border, ipad, nibs, follow alongComment
Practice Calligraphy with the Procreate Reference Window
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.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Procreate, Free Lettering ToolkitMolly Suber ThorpeJanuary 2, 2021ipad, hack, reference window, practice sheetsComment
2020 in Review: 75+ Resources for Calligraphers
2020 in Review: 75+ Resources for Calligraphers

With 2020 behind us, it’s time for a big roundup of the resources I published throughout the year.

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Books, Learn, Favorite Things, Calligraphy & Lettering, DIYMolly Suber ThorpeJanuary 1, 2021Comment
Merry Christmas Calligraphy & Wreath Frame Tutorial
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.

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Flourishing, Illustration, ProcreateMolly Suber ThorpeDecember 18, 2020ipad, symmetry, Christmas, wreath, borderComment
My Favorite Calligraphy Inks
My Favorite Calligraphy Inks

This week I’m sharing my favorite calligraphy inks of every color, consistency, and quality. Of all the calligraphy supplies – nibs, pens, paper, etc. – ink is probably the one I am asked about most!

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Learn, Favorite Things, Calligraphy & LetteringMolly Suber ThorpeDecember 16, 2020ink, Ziller, Copperplate, Dr. Ph. Martin’s, sumiComment
10+ Procreate Hacks & Shortcuts for Lettering Artists & Illustrators
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!

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Video, Learn, Calligraphy & Lettering, Tutorial, YouTube, Flourishing, Illustration, ProcreateMolly Suber ThorpeDecember 11, 2020ipad, symmetry, hackComment
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