3 Top Tips for Learning Brush Lettering (Calligraphy) 

I've studied calligraphy for over 30 years and I think this is one of the best instructions in brush lettering I've ever seen. I started with Edward Johnston's "Writing & Illuminating & Lettering" in my early teens. I understand letterforms and counters, I've cut my own quill pens and made my own ground for illuminating with gold leaf. My brain knows what should happen, BUT this tutorial brings it all into focus with great visuals. My brush lettering was improving the last couple of months with my desire to finally master it, but you've helped me to make a huge leap forward. TFS!

@kellycreates, I’m not sure you will ever see this, but I must comment. I am new to brush lettering & have been diligently practicing for several weeks. I watched this video at least SIX times today. After the 2nd viewing, something clicked! My transitions have improved by 90% in 1 day! 🎉 THANK YOU!!

I have done calligraphy and thought I would try this. I have studied and practiced for days and couldn't get it correct. The brush would not cooperate. Within five minutes of this video, I was doing it!!! Thanks!!!

I'm just starting with calligraphy, it recently caught my interest. This is the most helpful video I came across so far ❤️

Thank you so much! I purchased all of your sheets and they're really amazing. I knew I wasn't holding the pen correctly and this tutorial helped me so much. I see an immediate and drastic improvement.

It totally amazes me how you are able to break down your movements so that you can "teach" how to do this. You are so good at explaining things Kelly...always the teacher in you coming out my friend! :) I also realize now that I was holding my marker too much like a regular writing utensil.

I went to michaels this morning at 10am and already Kelly creates is all sold out, lol good for you Kelly! I have to say tho I did get the last large brush pad of worksheets they did have in store and I’ve been practicing since I got home and hours have already passed by I just love it😀 I. Ant wait to try the stamps and the journals out as well... GREaT PRODUCT,!

Just starting to learn this type of writing and this is the first video that has really helped. Thanks so much.

Thank you! I just purchased the giant brush lettering kit and I’m learning how to letter!

I am slowly but surely purchasing every one of your workbooks and am so excited to do so!! I was worried because I purchased Tombows to learn (both dual tips and fudenosuke) but you said you tailored them to duals so that makes be feel better lol

Thank you is just not enough but you really share your talent with us!!! Can't wait to get started!!!

This was all so very helpful. Thank you for your videos :)

I like your Voice and your Videos! Thanks for Sharing your experiences how to learn brushlettering and your professionell advices. I‘m from Germany and sometimes It’s hard for me to start lettering with you during the Video cause the barriere of Language. But its possible because you are speeking slowly and clearly….and looking your Videos is always interesting, with learning effect and your Videos are Not to Long/ Not to short and Speed in normal time. Thanks

i adore your worksheets

Very good Video about holding the pen and how to start

Excellent tips, I really found these useful. I do follow your routine with drills first, I find it impossible to write if I don't warm up. And all the letters with loops are my nightmare, but not as much as the letters k and f. I really need to get the hang of those. Thank you so much for a very useful tutorial! 😀🤗🥰🖌🧾📏

Thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial 😊

Hi Kelly, your videos are so helpful and informative, also good news for us in the UK hobbycraft are stocking some of Kelly creates products 😀

This is my first day learning brush pen......you help me a lot ....thanks a million....

Very good!

Awesome! Thank you so much!

Thanks for these good tips.

I’m can’t wait till I can buy your workbook I have no way to make copies.

Kelly, I just took your class from Michaels last night. Unfortunately the instructor didn’t know how to do it herself. So, I am hoping you wouldn’t mind helping! I started with the large tip (from your 3 piece black pen set) and for the life of me- no matter how softly I stroked, the lines were all thick. I am holding my hand exactly like you explained in this video, which is awkward for me still, but I know it takes time. I just feel like maybe the marker is hitting in the wrong part of the tip (if that makes sense). At the end of class we had some extra time left so I started experimenting with the medium tip and omg, so much easier!!! I was able to get the thin and thick lines. Should I practice with my medium pen from now on and then move up to the large, or is it better to start large and move down to small? Thank you so much!!! Also, thank you for making your product line so affordable, I’m on a tight budget but I can afford your products! You can’t beat the price of your stamps. Xoxo off to buy more!

Great tutorial.

Hi kelly, thanx for your videos, I have difficulty with the up (light strokes) when writing a letter with both thick and thin strokes....the down strokes are easy but going up I shake and I can't do it in one stroke all together.....The thin strokes look really shaky (lol) I have the practice sheets but I can't seem to get the hang of it....Any tips?

Great tutorial...subscribing and love how you give us the downloads!

mam....... yours teaching scheme is excellent.......... without any doubt...... but how can i download "Bouncy Lettering Drills & Basic Strokes" please help

miss Kelly I love what you are doing, I wanted to know if u had any tips for left handed writers?

This was helpful! Did you use tracing paper in this?

I tried looking for them on your website but did not find them. Do you mind sending the direct link for these sheets? I am a beginner and these look amazing. Thank you for your content.

Hi I would like to know if it's possible to do lettering when yoy are lefthanded,??regars

I saw your video so grabbed one of my new Faber Castell Big Brush pens thinking it would be perfect. But it really doesn't seem to give me a thick line. I don't want to ruin the tip. Are you applying pressure to the side of the pen to get that thick line?

for your small brush lettering, is the Pigma micron brush pen good?

So are these worksheets in this video FREE? And if so, how do I get them? I went to the Website and couldn't find out how to download &/or print them off. Thanks! : )

hola , no puedo descargar, las hojas para practicar, no sale nada, gracias

Appreciate the intro.

How i can print those templates out? I visit in your website but i can't find them:)

your voice is awsome nice tutorial

I can't find the free practice sheet download, how do I get this? Thanks

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My calligraphy I stitute starting immeditly

Hi kelly! İ found you finally :) @frh_judah. Thx 4d clear guidance. Pls share 4more. May Allah Bless you and all

How to print my own practice sheets. Pls help

What's the name of the Tombow pen you are using here?

tips if I´m left-handed?

Do you offer these molds?

To pay for ur worksheets is it just paypal

What if you are left handed?

Hi Kelly....I have a question....I often damage my brush pen when I practice ....may I know why ? and how to prevent this from happening?

Kelly this is bundle one? ... uhmmm i am interesting ....

I am lefty, please do you have a tip for me? Thank you!

and if you are a left hander it is even harder :(

I know you were thinking of me when you forgot to dot your J's. Haha!

God you make your up stroke look so easy😢.. I'm trying so hard..grrrrrr.