always wanted to try hand lettering? get started in under 10 mins today! 🤗
start your lettering journey with my FREE practice sheets + a guided tutorial to walk you through every step✨ you’ll learn how to use your brush pens on paper and how to letter digitally on your iPad 💖 plus, get a bonus Procreate Brush so you can jump right into creating with confidence 💌✨
brush lettering
getting started with brush lettering can be super scary + intimidating.. 😥 I totally understand and have been there 💛💗
today, I am sharing my favorite tools (pens + paper) for getting started with brush lettering🖌️
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Brush Pens
I personally find it easier to use brush pens that have a smaller brush tip because it allows you to have more control of the pen. I recommend the following brush pens:
Paper
The reason the paper needs to be smooth to letter on is because the more we practice on "smooth" paper, the longer our brush pens will last since the brush tips will not become frayed. I recommend the following paper brands:
Practice Sheets
I'm a firm believer in practicing different styles of lettering repeatedly to develop muscle memory. Here are 3 practice sheet bundles I would recommend to help explore your lettering style:
let's letter together
come learn & watch my A-Z #LetsCreateLetters lettering series where I write each letter in real-time with step-by-step instructions :)🖌️✨
WATCH HERE
iPad lettering
ever since I started iPad Lettering, I have been obsessed with it and create 50% of my artwork on the iPad now! but I remember when I first bought my iPad, I had no idea where to start! I was soo confused! So I wanted to share some of my favorite tools, tutorials and resources below :) you got this! 🤗
my favorite apps are Procreate for lettering + creating my artwork and Adobe Sketch for watercolor wash backgrounds + using the vector brushes if I need to vector my artwork :)💖
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procreate tips
I recommend watching the following tutorial to understand the Procreate app a little bit more:
shop my book
I also wrote a book all about Brush Lettering + iPad Lettering called Digital Hand Lettering & Modern Calligraphy 🖌️🖊️
procreate tools
get started with iPad lettering using my all time fav Procreate lettering brushes paired with my iPad lettering practice sheets :)!
watercolors
painting with watercolors is one of my most favorite things because it's totally unpredictable and the entire process is super soothing to watch and do 🎨🖌️✨
sharing my favorite supplies for both watercolor lettering and painting below :)
featured in
the Michaels Commercial 2021 💛
floral wreath tutorial
Favorite Paints
sharing my fave watercolor paints when painting loose florals, leaves, abstract elements and more :)!
painting + lettering
fun fact: I designed the logo
for Coliro Pearlcolors :)💖
watercolor paper
sharing my fave watercolor papers for both lettering & painting! I love Strathmore & Legion for their smooth texture (great for lettering) and Hahnemühle for its texture (great for painting like loose florals) :)
favorite metallic watercolors and paints for both lettering & painting:
let's paint together
come learn and paint loose florals, wreaths, leaves, name tags, cards, and more! let’s learn and create together 🤗
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all things journaling
yayy! I started journaling in 2020 to find a better way to track my tasks + goals, and I've been obsessed ever since! :) It's been such a wonderful way to reflect on myself and take time to focus on me 🥰 💗
favorite supplies
sharing some of my favorite
journals, planners and pens 📒
