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.
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.
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)!
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.
I Have A New Book!
Say hello to Decorative Alphabets, a coloring book for lettering and illustration enthusiasts of all ages!
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.
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.
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.
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!
How To Use My Calligraphy Books with Procreate
This easy hack will let you practice calligraphy from my books on your iPad in Procreate. It’s a perfect way to learn iPad lettering and ink on paper styles.
My Favorite Handmade Calligraphy Supplies
This month, my favorites list compiles 10 amazing, handmade lettering tools, produced by artisans around the globe who all ship internationally.
My Favorite Calligraphy Tools & Books
Today I’ll tell you about this grab bag of miscellaneous items – new and old – that I so enjoyed using over the past month.
A Book Cover Story: The Design Process of Mastering Modern Calligraphy
This is the story of Mastering Modern Calligraphy’s cover design, and the 90+ drafts it took to get to the final version.
My Favorite Calligraphy Learning Tools
This month, I'm sticking to a specific category: learning tools, so here’s a compilation of my favorites for calligraphy learners at different levels.
Video: Look Inside Mastering Modern Calligraphy
In this 18-minute video, I show you an in-depth look inside my third book, Mastering Modern Calligraphy.
Book Signing Events & Workshops
It’s been a busy month of workshops, private lessons, and book launch events (with some late nights of supply kit assembly mixed in)…
Today’s the Day! My New Book Is Out!
This is a day I've been waiting two years for, and it seems oddly fitting that I'll spend today flying back across ten time zones…
A Sneak Peek Inside My New Book
Watch a 3-minute video sneak peek inside my new book! Volume up for extremely satisfying page turning sounds!
Pop-Up Shop!
Want a signed copy of any (or all) of my three books? How about one of my limited edition Ampersand tote bags? Until October 12, 2019, I’ll have a Pop-Up Shop open right here on my website.
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