Calligraphy Blog
Learn modern calligraphy and historical handwriting styles with me. Here I post calligraphy workshop announcements, lettering video tutorials, new product releases, and glimpses behind the scenes.
Lettering Flourishes Masterclass: The Secrets to Elegant, Effortless Calligraphy Flourishing
In this class you will learn my 10 principles for successful flourishing, so you’ll know exactly where, when, and how to add flourishes that enhance your lettering rather than detract from it.
New Course! Modern Calligraphy: Design A Flourished Script Layout in Procreate
This project-based class is a detailed tutorial for a wildly-flourished, full-page calligraphy layout. You will learn how to combine 10+ lines of flourishing into a cohesive, stunning composition.
IAMPETH Virtual Calligraphy Summit 2023
Register today for this two-day, online event featuring demonstrations by twelve calligraphers from around the world (including me!) followed by Q&A sessions.
New Course! Calligraphy for Mindfulness: 8 Reflections and A Meditative Exercise
In this relaxing Skillshare class, I focus on calligraphy not as a technical skill to be mastered, but as a practice to be enjoyed – one that can stir creativity and evoke a unique sort of mindful focus.
Digital Letterpress: Create Stunning Printed Effects in Adobe Photoshop
In this Skillshare class, you will learn how to combine various Adobe Photoshop effects – in conjunction with real paper textures – to emulate real letterpress printing with beautiful results.
The Best Gifts for Calligraphers
Whether you’re shopping for a calligrapher in your life or treating yourself, I’ve compiled 27 irresistible gift ideas that any lettering artist will love.
The Best Calligraphy and Lettering Books for Beginners and Pros Alike
This list of 46 books is divided between six categories, so you can browse books for studying pointed pen calligraphy, vintage hand lettering, and typography fundamentals.
Introducing Trace-to-Learn Lettering Workbooks!
Introducing my new workbook series: Trace-to-Learn Lettering! These straightforward, traceable workbooks cover everything lettering – from calligraphy to cursive.
Free Workbook: 8 Principles of Lettering Flourishes
Download my biggest freebie yet! This 18-page workbook covers what I consider to be the eight most important principles for successful calligraphy and lettering flourishing.
6 Tips & Tricks for Mastering Procreate Calligraphy
I’m sharing my top six tips for making the most out of your Procreate lettering practice, from my favorite learning resources to the lettering tools I can’t live without.
Publish A Coloring Book: How to Illustrate and Sell Your Book Online
Are you looking for a fun way to earn money from your illustrations? Have you ever wanted to publish a book? In this comprehensive Skillshare course, I teach you how to combine the two in a creative, profitable project.
Belgato Elegant Vintage Font Family
Say hello to Belgato, a vintage-inspired typeface with delicate details.
Santa Rosa Vintage Font Duo
Introducing Santa Rosa Font Duo, a set of two all-caps typefaces: a vintage woodblock-inspired display face and a wide, complementary sans-serif.
New Book: Modern Cursive Handwriting
Say hello to Modern Cursive Handwriting, a step-by-step guide and workbook to learn script penmanship for adults and teens (with bonus downloads)!
How to Draw a Drop Cap Letter G in Procreate
Learn how to draw this 3D drop cap letter G with a retro vibe, geometric dimension, and real texture. This technique uses Procreate for the iPad.
Magritte Surrealist Serif Font
Introducing Magritte, a serif display font with surrealist sensibilities.
Draw with Me: Extra Flourished Calligraphy Layout
Draw with me! You can follow along with this super flourished calligraphy layout from home using my free flourishing practice sheets.
How to Draw Folk Art in Procreate
Learn how to draw this intricate, folk art-inspired illustration in Procreate using just a handful of repeated motifs. This is something that anyone can do, whether you consider yourself an illustrator or not.
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