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.
Charlot Decorative Font & Ornaments
Introducing Charlot, a decorative display font with dozens of beautiful ligatures and ornaments.
8 Animal Flourishes in Real Time
A real-time demonstration of pointed pen animal flourishing! I’m using my favorite calligraphy brush for the Procreate app.
Marbled Paper Four Ways in Procreate
Learn four ways to paint mesmerizing marbled paper pattern effects on your iPad. Great backgrounds for hand lettering designs and patterned papers!
The Ampersand 36 Ways
Watch me demonstrate 36 different styles of everyone’s favorite glyph: the ampersand. Download FREE practice sheets to follow along!
Flourished Modern Calligraphy Manuscript Layout
Watch my complete process for a flourished manuscript layout, from sketch to pointed calligraphy pen. This is a relaxing, quiet video with simple instructions.
Chalk Calligraphy Layout in Procreate
Here’s a quiet calligraphy layout design tutorial using my newest chalk lettering brushes. Pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy!
Border Illustration Design in Procreate: A Skillshare Class
In my new Skillshare class, you will learn how to illustrate a Scandi-style floral border using symmetry guides. This is a fun drawing technique with endless possibilities!
12 Best Calligraphy Flourishing Resources (Plus a Bonus!)
I’m sharing the best resources for learning how to flourish modern calligraphy. There’s something for everyone on this list, whether you’re an analog or Procreate calligrapher.
Learn to Draw Flourished Watercolor Mandalas in Procreate
Learn to draw calligraphic, flourished, watercolor mandala art in Procreate using my newest brush pack: The Ultimate Lettering and Calligraphy Procreate Kit!
The Ultimate Lettering & Calligraphy Procreate Kit
Today I’m so excited to introduce you to The Ultimate Lettering and Calligraphy Procreate Kit, my biggest brush pack yet!
Calligraphy Whale Flourish Illustration
Watch and read my process for this intricate calligraphy layout in Procreate. The intricate border features a whale flourish, surrounding a modern calligraphy layout.
Calligraphy Flourishing Process in Procreate
Watch me flourish a quote in this uncut video of my calligraphy layout process – all in real-time!
How to Draw a 3D Letter with Drop Shadow in Procreate
Learn how to draw this 3D uppercase letter with realistic drop shadow, shading, and highlights. This technique uses Procreate for the iPad.
How to Install Brushes & Files in Procreate
In this quick video lesson, l’ll teach you the simple process of installing brushes and files in Procreate.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
I Have A New Book!
Say hello to Decorative Alphabets, a coloring book for lettering and illustration enthusiasts of all ages!
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.