One of the hardest things about hand lettering is figuring out how to lay out an interesting design for the quote or phrase you want to letter. The most helpful tip I’ve learned is to combine a variety of shapes and create a thumbnail sketch (also called a design grid) of the overall shape you…
Hand Lettering: Thumbnail Sketches
When I first started hand lettering, I focused on learning lots of different font styles and embellishments, but I struggled with figuring out how to put them all together. I wanted to create eye-catching designs, but wasn’t sure how. Then, I learned about using a variety of shapes to create thumbnail sketches and everything changed….
Hand Lettering Off the Page: Coming November 17, 2020!
Friends, you may have noticed that it’s been pretty quiet here on the website since the new year began. I wanted to let you know that the reason I haven’t had the opportunity to post much is because I’ve been hard at work on something very exciting…a brand new book called Hand Lettering Off the…
Last Minute Valentine Gifts (and free printables)
Valentine’s Day is just three days away, which means if you haven’t done your shopping or crafting yet, it’s time to get started! Here are a few quick and very easy last minute gift ideas that are great for friends, neighbors, classmates, and that special someone in your life. These are based on the Valentine…
Travel Map Hand Lettered Wall Art
Maps of all kinds are a popular form of décor, because they allow us to bring a little bit of a special place inside our own homes. Whether they represent cities or countries, places we’ve been or places we dream of visiting one day, maps help to expand our horizons. There are many ways to…
10 Easy Valentine’s Day Doodles
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, which means it’s the perfect time to start thinking about the cards and gifts we want to give to the people we love most! To help you out, I wanted to share 10 easy Valentine’s Day doodles you can use to help you make your own hand-drawn…
