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Where do I start?
Start by reading my full guide to Brush Calligraphy by clicking the button below, there I cover everything you should know before starting, from definitions to posture, how to hold a pen, and how letters are constructed.
Fresh Calligraphy + Lettering blog post!
Check the latest post about lettering and Calligraphy, I cover everything to get you started! From paper to brushes and calligraphy styles. Also, about handwriting cursive and other handwriting tips.
Calligraphy pens: The best brush pens to start with Calligraphy
Procreate Brushes: The best brushes for iPad Lettering + Calligraphy
Calligraphy & Lettering Practice: Tips to set up for success!
Alphabet letters worksheets – Uppercase letters & lowercase letters
Lettering Cursive: Intro to American Cursive & Script alphabets
Calligraphy paper: The best paper for beginner practice & final projects
Brush Calligraphy for beginners: Modern Calligraphy 101 guide
Not sure about what the difference between lettering and calligraphy is?
► I wrote this post explaining it all.
The Latest crafts & tutorials post
If you are here looking for craft tutorials, I encourage you to check out some of my favorites here — each one is filled with tips, tricks, and FREE files just for you!
Doodles & Drawing post
If you are getting started with a bullet journal or just want to add doodles and illustrations to your artwork, these posts will cover all the basics you should know!
Easy things to draw: 100+ Cool ideas to doodle on your bullet journal
Notebooks for designers: The best paper planners and sketchbooks
Drawings of roses: How to draw a rose – Step by step tutorial (3 ways)
Flower Drawing: Draw and paint an easy flower step by step (Kate Kyehyun Park feature)
Lettering coloring pages: 6 beautiful FREE pages to relax and color!
Why do we doodle? The global appeal of doodle drawings explained
Joyful Brush Calligraphy Starter Bundle
40+ handcrafted brushes to supercharge your use of the Procreate App on your iPad. I am sharing all my favorite brushes, the same ones I made to use with all my digital projects.
$17.99 REG $119.6
Frequently asked questions about Calligraphy & Lettering
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Who runs this blog?
My name is Joy Kelley, I am the mom of 3 little boys. A lettering artist/designer originally from Santiago, Chile but currently residing in the mountains of Southern California, USA.
I love to share my experiences as a lettering artist, business owner, and blogger. Let’s be friends!
Creative Mugs
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MY TOOLKIT
Lettering & calligraphy tools
A compilation of everything that is in my toolbox & why I love them
Content creation gear resources
A list of all the gear, tools and gadgets I use to make videos and take pictures
My business resources
A list of all the tools I use to run both my blog and lettering business
My Shops
Some of the most popular items from my shops:
Merch
Stickers, mugs, tees and much more with cute sayings and puns about calligraphy and crafts.
Zazzle
Hand-lettered home goods, paper products, baby blankets and more with my designs.
Casetify
Phone cases, laptop sleeves & apple watch bands ( Get $10 off your first order)
Spoonflower
Super cute fabrics and wallpapers with letters, patterns, and illustrations by yours truly =]