I know that starting with brush calligraphy can seem super intimidating, and that is why I've created this page to help you and guide you in this new creative venture.
Start with this post
Don't know where to start? I got you covered! Start by reading my full guide to Brush Calligraphy, here I cover everything you should know before starting.
What more? Have a look at my list of resources below, from posts to tools and classes.
Brush Calligraphy basics post
Here you can find a selection of in-depth blog post where I share tips and tools to learn and improve your lettering and brush calligraphy skills.
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
How to Learn Lettering, Calligraphy & Crafts Online with Domestika
Skillshare review – The best calligraphy, lettering & creative classes
The difference between Calligraphy, Lettering, and Typography
How to address an envelope correctly: The forgotten Art of invitation and envelope etiquette
Lettering & calligraphy books: 15 of best to get inspire and learn
25 of the best lettering & calligraphy classes for beginners
The ultimate gift guide for creatives – Presents for artist and crafters
Where to learn brush calligraphy?
Obviously, I want you to learn with me, and this blog and my future courses will be my favorite way for you to learn. But in the meantime, I want to recommend Skillshare, I have their yearly subscription and I am obsessed! If you want to give it a try you can get a FREE Premium membership trial using my exclusive my link.
Skillshare is an online learning community where independent artist shares their knowledge, you can find anything from lettering and arts to photography and business. I have a full review post that you can read here.
Some of the classes I definitely recommend checking out are:
My favorite brush calligraphy tools
Here are my favorite lettering tools, for more information on books, pens, paper and more check my tools page.
Brush calligraphy & lettering videos
Here you can find some of my latest videos. I love sharing quotes and recording time-lapses of my lettering work. (click on each image to view the video on Pinterest)
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Sharing your brush calligraphy practice
One of the best ways to get your work out there is Social media if you haven't yet started a blog, starting with Instagram is a must!
And the best way to get your pictures found is by using relevant hashtags, here I am sharing some of the most popular ones for both Lettering and Calligraphy.
If you are not sure about the difference between calligraphy & lettering, I wrote this post where I talk all about what's lettering and what is calligraphy.
LETTERING HASHTAGS
#handlettering
#lettering
#letteringbasics
#learnlettering
#letteringbeginner
#modernlettering
#brushlettering
CALLIGRAPHY HASHTAGS
#calligraphy
#beginnercalligraphy
#crayligraphy
#brushlettering
#calligraphyvideo
#moderncalligraphy
#modernscript
OTHER HASHTAGS
#typography
#goodtype
#handtype
#brushtype
#handdrawn
#typenerd
#letteringdaily
Follow my brush pen inspiration board
This Pinterest board is where I collect inspiration and resources for hand lettering. From quotes and tips, to tutorial and blog post, make sure to follow it if you are obsessed with Pinterest like I am!
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