I earn small commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Proceeds help me to continue producing free content.   I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new Skillshare class, Calligraphy for Mindfulness: 8 Reflections and A Meditative Exercise. In this 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. Calligraphy naturally lends itself to mindfulness because it connects our thoughts and language to our body’s movement. My goal in sharing these refl ..read more

I earn small commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Proceeds help me to continue producing free content.   Over the years, I’ve perfected a combination of Adobe Photoshop effects – in conjunction with real paper textures – that emulate real letterpress printing with beautiful results. So now I’m sharing that technique with you in my Skillshare class, Digital Letterpress: Create Stunning Printed Effects in Adobe Photoshop. Watch the course preview:    ➤ In this 30-minute Skillshare class, you’ll learn how to: create two digital letterpress methods save you ..read more

  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. This gift list spans a number of categories and price points, from handmade pen holders to perfumed ink, customizable wax seals to online learning subscriptions. I’ve chosen art supplies and calligraphy tools that are well-loved and popular, but that aren’t strictly necessary to a lettering artist’s toolkit. But that’s one thing gifts are perfect for – fulfilling a want and not a need!   I earn small commissions for purchas ..read more

  Looking for books to learn calligraphy and hand lettering? You’re in the right place! I’m often asked to recommend books on various lettering topics – from modern calligraphy to historical penmanship – so today I’ve compiled my all-time favorites. 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. As a bonus, I’ve included four books on creative freelancing, to help you turn your lettering hobby into a successful business. I myself am the author of multiple books for ..read more

I earn small commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Proceeds help me to continue producing free content. I just released my biggest free download yet, as part of my free Lettering Toolkit!   8 Principles of Lettering Flourishes Workbook This 18-page workbook covers what I consider to be the eight most important principles for successful calligraphy and lettering flourishing. The download includes printable PDF and Procreate versions for you to trace and study. GET IT NOW     Brushes used: I made all the lettering in this workbook with brushes from my Ul ..read more

I earn small commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Proceeds help me to continue producing free content.   I’m so excited to announce the release of my new Skillshare class, 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 jam-packed course, I’m teaching you how to combine the two in a creative, profitable project: your very own coloring book. You’ll learn my entire design process from start to finish, and by the final lesson, you wil ..read more

  Procreate Lettering for Beginners is a four-part masterclass for anyone who wants to get started in digital hand lettering and calligraphy. I’ve teamed up with three awesome lettering artists, plus my friends over at Design Cuts, to bring you this incredibly comprehensive lettering course bundle. I earn small commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Proceeds help me to continue producing free content. A Comprehensive Lettering Masterclass Procreate Lettering for Beginners is a bundle of four introductory-level classes, each taught by a different artist (including me ..read more

  Belgato is a vintage-inspired typeface with delicate details. It comes in six weights – plus italics! – for a total of 12 fonts, making it a highly versatile display face. The bonus variable font file allows for ultimate weight and slant customization in print and web. I had so much fun designing this typeface, playing with classic serif letterforms to create an elegant, mid-century modern vibe. Belgato Light is fresh, airy, and delicate – perfect for feminine branding. By contrast, Belgato Black boasts fat curves with thin details, perfectly-suited to bold layouts and retro branding pr ..read more

 Say howdy to Santa Rosa Font Duo, a set of two all-caps typefaces: a vintage woodblock-inspired display face and a wide, complementary sans-serif. Both come in smooth and rough textures, and support dozens of languages, including Greek.   Santa Rosa is a very versatile font pairing, which can be used for retro and modern designs alike. It’s ideal for bold layouts, unexpected advertising, distressed graphics, and more. ➺ Santa Rosa Woodblock (260 glyphs) and Santa Rosa Sans (290 glyphs) are uppercase fonts consisting of: the complete Latin alphabet (with all accent marks) t ..read more

  I’m so excited to announce the release of my newest book! Modern Cursive Handwriting is a step-by-step workbook for learning script penmanship in a modern style. I earn small commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Proceeds help me to continue producing free content. Modern Cursive Handwriting is a comprehensive guide for adults and teens to master cursive fundamentals, with beginner-friendly directions and guided practice pages. Buy Now    Whether you have never tried cursive before or are simply looking to improve your handwriting, this book will help ..read more