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.
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.
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.
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.
Capital Calligraphy Alphabet Demo
Watch me write out the whole uppercase calligraphy alphabet in Procreate – flourishing included! – using my Vintage Pointed Pen brush.
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!
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.
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