Draw a wildly-flourished, full-page calligraphy layout from start to finish!

This project-based class is a detailed tutorial for a large, flourished calligraphy layout. You will learn how to combine 10+ lines of pointed pen calligraphy into a cohesive, stunning composition that you can then print, share online, and apply to products.

I share my florid script design process every step of the way, including how to:

set up calligraphy guidelines,
make a pencil sketch to determine line breaks and spacing,
plot out flourishes to make the most of negative space,
“ink” the calligraphy using a customized Procreate pointed pen brush,
polish the final design,
and recolor the finished artwork.

➤ No iPad? No problem!

While I am using an iPad Pro and the Procreate app in the demonstration, you can follow along with paper, pencil, and pen if you prefer! Just print out the free guideline sheet I’ve included, rather than use it digitally.

➤ Free downloads:

The Procreate calligraphy brush and calligraphy guide sheet I use in class are available as free downloads right here in the Projects & Resources section. They are intended for personal use only. I’ve also included a Resources Guide with links to my favorite tools, books, brushes, classes, and more.

Here’s the artwork I create in my class demonstration:

➤ About Me

I’m Molly Suber Thorpe. I’ve been a professional hand lettering artist and teacher since 2009. , specializing in modern styles and, more recently, digital techniques. I have published ten popular how-to guides and workbooks on pointed pen calligraphy, brush lettering, and cursive.

I have a particular passion for teaching because I simply love helping other artists hone their skills, opening doors to new creative opportunities and profitable freelance careers.

As a Top Teacher here on the Skillshare platform, I offer lots of classes about calligraphy, typography, Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and creative freelancing. Check out my other classes here or visit my website to learn more about what I do.

You might also be interested in…

Molly’s Lettering Toolkit (my archive of free hand lettering practice sheets)
My Ultimate Lettering & Calligraphy Procreate Kit
My YouTube channel of illustration and lettering tutorials
My lettering and calligraphy books

Jade Anderson

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