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.
12 Calligraphy Flourishing Resources
Elevate your calligraphy with this list of excellent flourishing resources: classes, books, and practice sheets for beginners.
Learn to Draw Flourished Watercolor Mandalas in Procreate
Learn to design flourished watercolor mandalas in Procreate with this video and written tutorial covering symmetry tools and painterly textures.
The Ultimate Lettering & Calligraphy Procreate Kit
Most digital lettering brushes lack the nuanced pressure sensitivity and ink-bleed textures that define our craft. I developed this kit to solve that problem.
Calligraphy Whale Flourish Illustration
Learn my process for drawing intricate calligraphy artwork in Procreate. The illustrative border features a whale, surrounding a calligraphy quote.
Calligraphy Flourishing Process in Procreate
Watch me flourish a quote in this uncut video of my calligraphy layout design process—all in real-time.
Learn to Draw 3D Drop Caps in Procreate
Learn how to draw a 3D drop cap letter on your iPad, with dramatic shading, texture, and highlights.
How to Install Brushes & Files in Procreate
In this quick video and written tutorial, l teach you the simple process of installing brushes, swatches, and files in Procreate.
Find Your Calligraphy Style: An Exercise to Transform Your Lettering
Learn my favorite exercise for calligraphers looking to transform their modern calligraphy—or add more styles to their repertoire.
Procreate for Absolute Beginners: An In-Depth Intro to iPad Drawing
Procreate for Absolute Beginners is a course for artists excited to master art-making on the iPad.
10 Ways to Write Thank You Practice Sheets
Free practice sheets to teach you 10 ways to calligraph “thank you”—plus a video of me writing each one.
Time Lapse Calligraphy Flourishing: The First Amendment
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….
How to Get Perfect Calligraphy Strokes in Procreate
Learn my technique for smooth calligraphy strokes in Procreate, with beautiful thins and thicks that emulate ink-on-paper writing.
The Art of the Backslant: Mastering Negative Italics Calligraphy
Learn how to draw a layout with negative slant guide lines, paired with modern, watercolor calligraphy.
Illustrating Hand Lettering in Procreate
A start-to-finish Procreate demonstration of my process for illustrating a hand lettered design.
Practice iPad Calligraphy with the Procreate Reference Window
A very useful tool for practicing calligraphy on my iPad has arrived with the Procreate update: the reference window.
75+ Helpful Resources for Calligraphers
A roundup of the calligraphy resources I published during 2020: classes, tools, practice pages, and more.
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.
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!
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.
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.