How to Create Lettering Flourishes with Just One Shape
Flourishes are a timeless part of calligraphy and lettering. In this tutorial, we’ll explore one of the simplest but most […]
Jackson Alves Interview: Mastering Digital Calligraphy and Procreate
1. Give us a quick intro for those who don’t know you. I’m Jackson Alves, a Brazilian calligrapher, lettering artist, […]
How to Create and Sell a Handwriting Font with Fontself (Step-by-Step Guide)
Have you ever thought about selling a font? Whether you’re a lettering artist or just someone who loves creating, turning […]
How to Learn Calligraphy: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide (2025)
So you want to learn calligraphy, but you’re not sure where to start? Fear not! After nearly a decade of […]
How To Practice Calligraphy Effectively
In this article, I will show you how to practice calligraphy effectively. If you’re struggling to see improvements in your […]
10 Calligraphy Styles For Beginners
Do you want to start practicing calligraphy, but you’re not sure which calligraphy style to choose from? You’ve come to […]
Type Anatomy – Understanding The Parts Of Letters (+FREE Poster)
Have you ever wondered what the different parts of letters are called? Each part has a specific name in type […]
How To Make Handwritten Fonts on Your iPad
In this article, I will show you how to create custom hand-drawn and handwritten fonts using your iPad and the […]
Calligraphy Paper – The Ultimate Guide For Beginners
In this article, I will teach you everything I know about calligraphy paper. Calligraphy paper is extremely important and can […]
How To Improve Your Handwriting (+FREE Worksheets)
When someone asks, “How can I improve my handwriting?” they usually look for a few things they can easily implement […]
6 Essential Calligraphy Tools For Beginners
In this article, I will show you the essential calligraphy tools you need to get started with the art of […]
Brush Calligraphy Alphabet – a to z (Lowercase Letters)
In this tutorial, I will teach you how to write a whole (lowercase) calligraphy alphabet. I will create this calligraphy […]
The Basic Calligraphy Strokes Guide (+FREE Worksheets)
The basic calligraphy strokes are the best way to learn calligraphy as a beginner. In fact, the number one struggle […]
12 Questions About Pricing Your Artwork Feat. @Yourpricingqueen
Do you struggle with pricing your creative work? Well, you’re not the only one. How to price your work has […]
Pencil Calligraphy for Beginners (Step-by-Step + FREE Worksheets)
Want to learn calligraphy but don’t have fancy tools? No problem — all you need is a pencil. ✏️ In […]
Building A Lettering Business – A Chat With Martina Flor
My friends,I am truly honored to share this awesome interview with all of you.If you’ve been in the lettering game […]
10 Best Calligraphy Books For Beginners
Calligraphy books are one of the best resources for learning calligraphy as a beginner. In this article, I review 10 […]
How To Dry Emboss Your Lettering By Hand
Hello, everyone reading this tutorial! My name is Rocío, I’m an English teacher from Chile who loves letters and lettering, […]
55 Free Handwriting Fonts to Instantly Elevate Your Designs (2025 Guide)
Handwriting fonts bring a personal, creative touch to any design project. From invitations to branding, these fonts can evoke emotions, […]
How To Sign Paint 3D Letters (The ULTIMATE Guide)
Hi there! My name is Pieter Snijders, and I am a passionate designer and the lettering artist behind the label […]
Blackletter Calligraphy With A Twist – A Chat With Tamer Ghoneim
Blackletter calligraphy isn’t just a strict and rigid style of writing. Once you get a good grasp of the basics, […]
How To Draw 3D Letters (+FREE Worksheet)
Learning how to draw 3D letters is a fun and creative way to make your lettering pop! Whether you’re a […]
How To Easily Create An Embossed Effect In Procreate
This tutorial will teach you how to create an embossed effect for your lettering using the Procreate app. This is […]
How To Make And Use Calligraphy Guidelines
One of the best things you can do to improve your calligraphy right away is by using guidelines, and in […]
How To Clean Your Calligraphy Nibs (5 EASY Ways)
Are you trying to learn how to prepare your calligraphy nibs for writing? Well, you’ve come to the right place! […]
How To Do Calligraphy With Crayola Markers
Do you want to learn how to do calligraphy using the Crayola marker? You’ve come to the right place! In […]
How To Outline Lettering In Procreate (QUICK & EASY)
Are you trying to outline your lettering using the Procreate app? If so, you’ve come to the right place, and […]
3 Easy Lettering Shadow Effects In Procreate
Do you want to learn how to add shadows to your lettering using the Procreate app? Well, you’ve come to […]
How To Create Neon Lettering In Procreate
Do you want to learn how to create a neon lettering effect in Procreate? You’ve come to the right place! […]
7 Brush Calligraphy Tips For Beginners
Are you looking for ways to improve your brush lettering skills? In this article, I’ll share 7 EASY tips that […]
Top Brush Pens for Calligraphy – Reviewed & Compared (2025)
I’ve been doing brush calligraphy for nearly a decade, and over the years, I’ve had the chance to try out […]
10 Important Lessons From Creative Lettering Artists
Hand-lettering is very intimate, personal, and soulful art. Unlike digital fonts that are available to all, a hand-lettering designer labors […]
The Kickoff Lettering Toolbox Review
In this post, I am reviewing one of the best Procreate brush packs I’ve ever seen. It’s called – The […]
A Chat With Master Letterer – Ken Barber Of House Industries
Welcome back for another interview! I had the honor to pick the brains of a true lettering legend – Ken […]
How To Draw Illuminated Letters
Hello Everyone, my name is Sue Higginson, and I am a calligrapher from the UK. I’m going to be talking […]
How To Make Calligraphy Wedding Invitations
Hello, calligraphy lovers! My name is Stella, and I am a calligraphy artist & designer based in Hong Kong. In […]
Lettering & Calligraphy Gift Ideas (The ULTIMATE Guide)
Are you looking for a calligraphy and lettering gift ideas? Whether it’s for a close friend, family member, or perhaps […]
72 Best Calligraphy Fonts for Stunning Designs (Free & Premium – 2025)
Looking for the perfect calligraphy font to make your project stand out? With hundreds of options available, finding the right […]
How To Market Yourself as a Lettering Artist
Are you struggling with marketing? You want to grow an audience and achieve something more with your creative skills, but […]
Procreate Lettering Step By Step Tutorial For Beginners
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how I create lettering on my iPad using the Procreate app. We’ll go […]
How To Get Started With The Foundational Hand (+FREE Worksheets)
Hello everybody! I’m Nirjhar Mondal, a doctor by profession and calligrapher by passion! Some of you may know me by […]
How To Create A Calligram (Step-By-Step Tutorial)
Hello! I’m Tamer Ghoneim, and I am a calligraphy artist based in the US. I love making calligraphic art and […]
How To Create Brush Lettering Compositions With Ease
Hello, allow me to introduce myself. I am Nick, better known as @snooze.one, and I am a lettering artist based […]
How To Do Brush Lettering – The Ultimate Guide (+FREE Worksheets)
Hello! It’s Jillian and Jordan from Loveleigh Loops, and we’re excited to bring you an article that’s all about brush […]
Italic Calligraphy For Beginners (+FREE Worksheets)
Italic calligraphy is one of the most famous calligraphy scripts in the history of the Latin Alphabet. It is a […]
How To Color Your Lettering (Quick & Easy)
Hello! I’m Belinda Kou, a lettering artist and illustrator from Chicago, Illinois. I love combining digital illustration with lettering to […]
Left-Handed Calligraphy – A Chat With Bad Calligraphy
Left-handed calligraphy may seem like something impossible to learn, but is that the case? The estimation is that only about […]
A Chat With Lex Wilson – Mind Bending Lettering
The interview series continues! I’ve had the pleasure to chat with an insanely talented artist that truly stands out from […]
Create EASY Lettering Layouts – Grid Builder Review
Hey letterfriends! Lettering layouts and compositions are one of the biggest struggles we continuously see with beginners. Learning how to […]
Copperplate Calligraphy For Beginners (+FREE Worksheets)
In this tutorial, you will be learning the fundamentals of the Copperplate script from an insanely talented calligrapher and a […]
How to Draw Bubble Letters: Easy Tutorial + Free Worksheets (2025)
Bubble letters are fun, puffy, rounded letters—perfect for posters or doodles. Here’s how to draw them step-by-step, with a video […]
How To Create Watercolor Flowers (+FREE Template)
Hi everyone! My name is Claudia and I’m a freelance Illustrator and graphic designer since 2015. After I was done […]
5 Modern Calligraphy Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started
Hey, letterfriends! Becca here from The Happy Ever Crafter, and today I am super excited to bring you the 5 […]
21 Of The BEST Classes for Lettering & Calligraphy
We live in a fantastic day and age where thanks to the internet, learning something new is more accessible than […]
History Of Calligraphy – A Complete Timeline Overview
In this article, I will show you the history of calligraphy and how it evolved over more than 2000 years. […]
How To Create A Procreate Brush For Lettering
Creating a Custom Lettering Brush in Procreate may seem a bit daunting at first… …but it doesn’t have to be! […]
21 Best Procreate Calligraphy & Lettering Brushes (Tested & Reviewed)
Looking for the best Procreate brushes for lettering and calligraphy? I’ve got you covered. I’ve been lettering and doing calligraphy […]
5 EASY Tips To Improve Your Hand Lettering Inking
Inking and outlining your hand lettering sketches is probably one of the hardest thing to master. In this article we […]
10 Useful Lettering And Calligraphy Tools
In this article we are going to talk about some useful lettering/calligraphy tools that can help you to further improve […]
How To Make A Calligraphy Pen At Home
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a calligrapgy pen at home. Ruling pen calligraphy is super fun […]
How To Do Calligraphy Flourishing (+Free Worksheets)
What’s the quickest way to make your lettering look more impressive? The answer: Flourishing! Adding flourishes to your lettering can […]
This Tool Will Help Improve Your Lettering Composition
Hand lettering composition and intricate, well balanced layouts are probably one of the main struggles beginners face in their lettering […]
How To Get Started With Dip Pen Calligraphy (+FREE Worksheet)
Hello everyone, I’m Joanna from Quirky by Design, but all my friends call me Jo, so please, just Jo. I’m […]
Fraktur Calligraphy Tutorial for Beginners (+FREE Worksheets)
In this tutorial, Jake Rainis will teach you how to get started with Fraktur calligraphy. By the end of this […]
5 Tips & Tricks For The Broke Calligraphy Artist
In today’s article, I am going to show you a few tips & tricks on how you can save up […]
5 Ways You Can Add a Gradient To Your Lettering
In today’s tutorial, I will be showing you how you can add a color effect to your lettering/calligraphy in 5 […]
Best Calligraphy Pens for Beginners (The Ultimate Guide 2025)
What is the best calligraphy pen for beginners? That’s probably one of the most common questions I constantly get. Instead […]
How to Do Faux Calligraphy (+FREE Worksheets)
In this tutorial, I will teach you how to write calligraphy with a normal pen. Faux calligraphy (also known as […]
The Ultimate Hand Lettering Guide For Beginners (+FREE Worksheets)
Are you ready to learn the art of hand lettering? In this tutorial, I will teach you the very basics […]
How To Create A Hand Lettering Mural
Hand lettered murals have been increasing in popularity with the general rise of hand lettering, and although it’s a similar […]
6 Calligraphy Beginner Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Calligraphy, although a beautiful art form, it’s quite challenging to learn. It requires a lot of time and practice. If […]
How To Do Water Brush Lettering (+FREE Worksheets)
Hey everyone, Welcome for another tutorial in the series. Today we are going to teach you how to use the […]
A Chat With Colin Tierney
We are finally back with our hand lettering interview series after quite some time! Lately we have been heavily focused […]
What is the Difference Between Hand Lettering And Calligraphy?
Are you confused about the difference between hand lettering and calligraphy? Perhaps you didn’t even know that a difference existed […]
How To Do Chalk Lettering (7 EASY steps – 2022)
You’ve probably noticed the increase of popularity with chalk lettering all over the internet. Artists across the globe started creating […]
What Are The Different Lettering Styles? (2023)
Cover photo by – @annlettering In this post, we are going to talk about different types and styles of hand lettering. […]
1 EASY Tip That Will Improve Your Lettering Composition
Are you looking for that one quick and easy trick to step up your hand lettering layouts? Well, This might […]
How To Do Modern Calligraphy (+FREE Worksheets)
Modern calligraphy isn’t just a creative skill, it’s a mindful, rewarding art form that anyone can learn. With just a […]
8 Easy Ways to Add Shadows to Letters (+ Free Worksheets)
Adding a shadow on letters is one of the easiest ways to make your lettering pop. Whether you’re drawing by […]
Questions About Lettering With Ivan Castro
Our hand lettering interview series continues, and today we had the pleasure to have a chat with a very influential […]
How To Draw Letters In a 2 Point Perspective (Step-By-Step)
Drawing letters in perspective may seem as a daunting thing to create, and without knowing the theory behind it, it […]
Blackletter/Gothic Calligraphy For Beginners (+FREE Worksheets)
Blackletter calligraphy is one of many scripts created using a broad-edged nib, and my friend Edgar is going to share […]
Color Fundamentals, And How To Use Them In Your Lettering
Working with colors can sometimes be overwhelming, and not understanding the fundamentals is like walking into a dark room with […]
5 AMAZING Hand Lettering Effects That Anyone Can Do
In this tutorial, you will learn 5 different effects that you can apply to your hand lettering. These hand lettering […]
David Soto (a.k.a Dope) – Hand Lettering Interview
I had the honor to have a quick chat with a true master of precision straight from New York. David […]
Tom Ad (a.k.a Dess) – Hand Lettering Interview
I’ve had the pleasure to have a quick chat with Tom Ad, (also known as Dess) a lettering artist based […]
Rachel E Millar – Hand Lettering Interview
A CHAT WITH A TRUE LETTERING SCHOLAR! Welcome back lettering lovers! Today we are interviewing an artist specializing in a […]
iPad Lettering – A Chat With Karin Newport
LETTERING WITH PROCREATE Hello there lettering lovers! We are back with our interview series, and today we are welcoming Karin […]
Beautiful Brush Calligraphy – A Chat With David Milan
FROM SPAIN WITH LOVE! David has managed to catch the attention of a lot of people all over the internet with […]
Stunning Lettering Art – A Chat With Michael Moodie
AMAZING LETTERS FROM SEATTLE I had the pleasure of asking a couple of questions to Michael Moodie. Michael is a […]
Mastering Hand Lettering – A Chat With Matthieu Tarrin – Tarwane
THE OLD SCHOOL Precision, consistency, creativity, these are just some of the terms that could describe Tarwane’s work. The truth is […]
Creative Lettering Compositions – A Chat With Stephane Lopes
STUNNING WORK FROM FRANCE! Hello amazing people! Today we are super excited to share our interview with a really talented artist […]
Made By Mighty Interview
#PURE AWESOMENESS It was almost a year ago when i was digging around YouTube for hand lettering videos when I stumbled […]
Colorful Lettering – A Chat With Jimbo Bernaus
A DRINK WITH JIMBO Jimbo and I met chatting on instagram few months ago and after talking about our typography […]
Essential Tools For Hand Lettering Beginners
Starting with hand lettering can sometimes turn out to be a little bit tricky. There are a bundle of tools […]
How To Make AWESOME Calligraphy Fonts – 5 Easy Steps
Creating your own font may see as an advanced procedure that requires a lot of time and effort. Lucky for […]
How To Become Ambidextrous (Beginners Guide 2023)
Ambidexterity is the ability to use both of your hands equally, whether it’s something more advanced such as hand lettering […]
How To Layout Your Hand Lettering (5 EASY Steps)
MEET KRISTEN FROM KDP LETTERS! Kristen here from KDP Letters. I’m a hand lettering artist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, […]
How To Vectorize Your Hand Lettering (4 EASY Steps)
James Lewis is here today to teach you how to transform your brush lettering into vector! Before we jump right […]
How To Learn Sign Painting (Step-By-Step 2024)
Sign painting is a very intriguing craft with a long and rich history behind it. As any other skill, we believe […]
9 AWESOME Books For Hand Lettering Beginners (2022)
In this article, I am reviewing 9 hand lettering books for beginners. These books will help you learn fundamental lettering […]
6 Easy Tips For Hand Lettering Beginners – 2022
We can all agree that sometimes it just feels that you are not moving forward and that you are stuck […]
How To Take Photos of Your Lettering Artwork (2022)
welcome back! The way you present your hand lettering today is much more than just taking a quick shot and […]
How To Get Started With Pyrography (Woodburning) 2022
Introducing pyrocrafters! Dear lettering lovers, today we have prepared something really unique and special for all of you! We want […]
The Hand Lettering Process In 8 Easy Steps
In this tutorial, Chandan will guide you through an extend step-by-step lettering process on how to create an amazing hand […]
6 Tips For Growing Your Instagram Lettering Audience
Building an online audience whether it’s on Instagram or some other social media platform, can definitely get overwhelming- especially if you […]