A solid practice routine is essential for any serious artist seeking long-term growth.
Training exercises and drills help to improve your foundational skills in a given area, and mastering those fundamentals will expand your creative capabilities.
That’s especially true for lettering artists and calligraphy, where strokes need to be accurate, precise, and stylistically consistent.
Fortunately, you don’t have to come up with training resources all on your own.
Below, you’ll find a list of free and premium practice sheets to help you learn and master different styles of calligraphy and lettering.
Made by creative professionals, you'll be able to follow these sheets and download them to your iPad or print them to use with traditional materials.
Ready? Let's practice!
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The benefits of practice sheets
Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned artist, there will always be room to practice and improve your skills.
While you're browsing through our list, it may be helpful to ask yourself these questions to start:
- What do I want to learn or improve?
- What lettering styles do I enjoy?
- What kind of materials do I have?
- Am I working in a digital or analog format?
If you're a complete beginner, the fundamental calligraphy sheets will be a great place to start. This will make sure you're practicing essential skills that will make creating more advanced lettering and calligraphy techniques easier.
For users with a strong grasp of the basics, practice sheets that focus on achieving specific styles with a certain type of brush or technique are probably the way to go.
Then there's the question of working digitally or analog.
You'll find that most practice sheets are downloadable as digital files, which makes them great for uploading into digital art programs like Procreate. You also usually have the option to print them out and use analog tools to practice if you prefer.
Not sure if digital lettering and calligraphy are for you? Check out our article for a complete guide to find out!
How to use practice sheets
Most of the time, your practice sheets will be found via online marketplaces like Etsy or through an artist's personal website.
Usually, these practice sheets are available as JPGs or PDFs that can be downloaded to your computer or iPad.
While the directions below can be used as general guidance for when you're ready to download your first practice sheet, pay close attention to the download instructions on each site.
Here are two ways to install practice sheets onto your iPad:
Option 1: Import from the Files App
- Navigate to the Procreate Gallery / Main Page.
- Select Import in the upper right-hand corner.
- Choose your practice sheet.
- Add a new layer by tapping the + icon.
- Practice!
Option 2: Import from the Photos App
- Navigate to the Procreate Gallery / Main Page.
- Select Photo in the upper right-hand corner.
- Choose your practice page.
- Add a new layer by tapping the + icon.
- Practice!
Once you have your practice worksheets loaded into a digital art program like Procreate (check out our review), you'll want to think about your brushes.
For calligraphers and lettering artists, Procreate has a great default selection of brushes in its Calligraphy and Inking categories. These brushes are ideal because they're pressure sensitive, which will provide the stroke variations between thin upstrokes and thick downstrokes that are essential to many styles of calligraphy.
As a bonus, many of the practice sheets on this list come with brush downloads and a calligraphy tutorial. These are great for practicing because you'll be able to get the same specific effect or result in your work as the artist.
If you're choosing to work with traditional materials, you'll also find recommendations for what kinds of brushes each artist suggests you use for their sheet. Whether it's small or large brush pens, you'll be able to see if you have the right materials before you purchase or jump into the download.
Some practice sheets also typically include ghosted templates of the letters you'll be practicing. This is ideal for tracing over the strokes so that you can follow them more closely.
For more advanced practice, you can try drawing letters on a blank grid while only using the templated letters and words as a reference. This is something you'll work your way up to as you practice and grow.
Practice sheets
This list of calligraphy and lettering practice worksheets will start you off on the right foot no matter where you are in your creative journey.
It also includes both free and premium hand lettering practice sheets and calligraphy practice sheets, so you'll find something for every level of investment.
All of these are amazing in their creative value as well as overall guidance for artists.
#caption#The basic strokes of calligraphy are a great place to start practicing as a beginner. (Image: Jillian & Jordan / Loveleigh Loops)
#alt#An image of a calligraphy fundamental strokes practice sheet with a set of brush pens to the right.
01. Calligraphy Basic Strokes
Price: Free.
Designer: Loveleigh Loops.
Download: Here.
As with learning any skill, a strong foundation is key. This practice sheet is the perfect intro to calligraphy for beginners who are just starting to learn the fundamentals of calligraphy.
To begin developing your skills, you'll be able to carefully trace over the grayed-out examples of each stroke by following the stroke direction. Use it as a printed sheet with tracing paper and brush pens or on your iPad.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- 10 fundamental strokes of calligraphy.
- How to connect the strokes for lowercase letters.
- Stroke sequences and where to apply pressure.
Twin sisters Jordan & Jillian are the teachers and calligraphers behind Loveleigh Loops. They use their social media platforms to share their love of calligraphy and lettering with others. Known for their analytic style of teaching, they create easy-to-follow resources and courses for both traditional and digital artists that make them accessible for everyone.
If you want to learn even more from Loveleigh Loops, check out the Loveleigh Loops University.
#caption#A more in-depth approach to creating brush lettering can be found in this brush lettering workbook by Nico Ng. (Image: Nico Ng)
#alt#An image of an alphabet guide for brush lettering surrounded by drawing tools.
02. Brush Lettering Workbook
Price: $12.99.
Designer: Nico Ng.
Download: Here.
Have you ever wanted to try brush lettering but weren't sure where to start? This comprehensive 23-page PDF workbook is the perfect guide. In it, you'll find detailed instructions on how to create amazing brush lettering, from how to hold your brush pen to how to add decorative strokes. Then you'll be able to use the two practice pages to sharpen your new skills.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The basic techniques of brush lettering.
- How to draw uppercase and lowercase letters.
- How to add decorative strokes to your lettering.
Nico Ng is a multidisciplinary designer, educator, and creative entrepreneur based in Manila, Philippines. His work stands out through his compositions, embellishments, and bold styles. His design kits and composition rules deliver a practical approach that can help letterers get a grasp on a variety of different styles, from bevel to tile.
To check out more resources from Nico, visit his online store.
#caption#Feeling bold? You can practice different bold lettering styles and a calligraphy style as well from Threeologie. (Image: Natalie Brown / Threeologie)
#alt#An image of four lettering practice sheets in four different styles.
03. Bold Lettering Workbook
Price: $10.
Designer: Threeologie.
Download: Here.
After you gain more experience, it's normal to want to add more styles and variety to your lettering. This workbook will teach you four different bold lettering styles. You'll enjoy fun swashes and curves in these letters that will make any message stand out. Among the styles, you'll notice a Modern Script that's perfect for calligraphers to practice as well.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Three bold lettering styles and a calligraphy script.
- How to draw uppercase and lowercase letters.
- The stroke breakdowns for each letter.
Natalie Brown of Threeologie is a hand lettering artist based in California. She uses popular social platforms to share resources with creatives trying to turn their passion into a full-time business. Natalie's fun and bold lettering spans traditional and digital mediums that feature a bright and fun color palette. She's also created a number of online courses, like her best-selling online Lettering and Business course for artists.
To check out more resources from Natalie, visit her online store.
#caption#Uppercase script letters can be fun when you try this style with expressive strokes. (Image: Karin Newport / iPad Lettering)
#alt#An image of an uppercase letters practice sheet on an iPad with an Apple Pencil.
04. Uppercase Letters Sheet
Price: Free.
Designer: iPad Lettering.
Download: Here.
Want to get focused in your practice? With this sheet, you'll get to learn how to create fun expressive strokes to achieve uppercase script letters. Practicing these will help you style your lettering in a way that gives it more personality. If you ever need extra guidance along the way, you can also watch this video from the iPad Lettering YouTube channel.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The basic strokes of calligraphy.
- How to draw uppercase script letters.
- How to draw on and follow a grid.
Karin Newport of iPad Lettering is a software developer, lettering artist, and graphic designer who loves to create brush lettering and modern calligraphy. Her bouncy and playful work bursts with so much color and texture you might not realize that it's entirely digital. Not only does she show you how to create the letters, but she also demonstrates how to achieve techniques and effects that will take your work to the next level.
For more practice sheets from Karin, visit her online store.
#caption#The next step from practicing letters is practicing a whole composition. (Image: Dawn Nicole)
#alt#An image of a piece of lettering that says “Faith over Fear” on an iPad.
05. Faith Over Fear Practice Sheet
Price: Free.
Designer: Dawn Nicole.
Download: Here.
Practicing letters and strokes is one thing, but creating a complete piece is another. This sheet will take you through the process of recreating the phrase "Faith over Fear" in three different styles. You'll move from a classic script to bouncy modern brush calligraphy and finish with a complete composition. From the examples shown, you'll be able to transform each individual word to create a beautiful lettering piece.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to draw in three different script styles.
- How to connect your letters.
- Basic composition for a lettering piece.
Dawn Nicole is a lettering artist and illustrator who creates custom work for clients. She also creates workbooks, brushes, and more for Procreate users who want to hone their skills in lettering and brush calligraphy. Over the years, Dawn has continued to share a number of free calligraphy practice sheets that are perfect for beginners.
To see more resources from Dawn, visit her website.
#caption#A nice quote is always a great source of inspiration for lettering and calligraphy. (Image: Molly Suber Thorpe)
#alt#An image of a quote written in calligraphy on an iPad.
06. Flourished Calligraphy Quote
Price: Free.
Designer: Molly Suber Thorpe.
Download: Here.
Who doesn't like a good quote? For this sheet, you'll use a quote from Frederick Douglas to create a flourished calligraphy style on a full page in Procreate. You can find this practice sheet included in the free Lettering Toolkit by Molly Suber Thorpe. The file is layered so that you can practice and see the process for recreating it the way Molly does. She also shares the entire process in this video on her YouTube channel.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Flourished calligraphy script.
- How to connect your letters.
- Creating a full-page calligraphy composition.
Molly Suber Thorpe is a lettering artist and teacher creating custom work for brands and individuals around the globe. For over a decade, she's helped lettering artists sharpen their skills with her workbooks, tutorials, and digital assets. Molly also has a huge collection of over 10 Skillshare classes, where she's a Top Teacher on the platform.
For more free downloadable resources from Molly, check out her Lettering Toolkit.
#caption#Drills are important for calligraphy because they serve as great warm-ups and can be relaxing as well. (Image: Lindsey Bugsbee / The Postman's Knock)
#alt#An image of a quote written in calligraphy on an iPad.
07. 11 Calming Calligraphy Drills
Price: Free.
Designer: The Postman's Knock.
Download: Here.
A key part of practicing is repetition. With this practice sheet, you'll embrace repetition not only as a technique for improving your skills but also as a form of relaxation. As you train your muscles for calligraphy with these 11 calligraphy drills, you'll enter a flow state with each turn, curve, and loop. This is great to use as a warm-up for your calligraphy skills as well. Enjoy your practice with this sheet as a printable or on your iPad.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- 11 relaxing drills for calligraphy.
- How to draw loops and turns.
- How to follow calligraphy angle lines and grids.
Lindsey Bugbee is the artist and calligrapher behind The Postman's Knock. Inspired by her love of snail mail, she created her platform back in 2012 as a way to share her love of art and calligraphy. Over the years, she has become a great resource for other artists who want to develop their skills in calligraphy and watercolor painting.
For more from Lindsey, visit her website.
#caption#Calligraphy can be done digitally with special calligraphy brushes in Procreate. (Image: Nicole Mauloni / iPad Calligraphy)
#alt#An image of calligraphy practice sheets for Procreate.
08. Copperplate Calligraphy Practice Workbook
Price: $29-33.
Designer: iPad Calligraphy.
Download: Here.
Copperplate calligraphy is traditionally done with a pointed pen and ink. With this practice workbook, you can practice Copperplate calligraphy entirely in Procreate. With over 80 pages of practice sheets, you'll get two pressure-sensitive brushes that are perfect for this classic Copperplate style. No nib or calligraphy paper required. Need extra guidance? You'll have access to instructional videos to take you through every step, from how to use the workbook to extra tips and tricks for using Procreate.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Basic strokes breakdown.
- How to draw uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
- How to use the Copperplate pressure-sensitive Procreate brush.
Nicole Mauloni is the artist behind iPad Calligraphy. She loves all things digital lettering and calligraphy and uses her website to help other artists discover the art form while using Procreate. Nicole has been creating for the past six years and continues to share her knowledge and resources.
For more practice sheets from Nicole, visit her online store.
#caption#Basic strokes will help you create and connect your letters in calligraphy. (Image: Amy Latta)
#alt#An image of basic strokes of calligraphy.
09. 8 Basic Brushstrokes
Price: Free.
Designer: Amy Latta.
Download: Here.
You can't realistically create the calligraphy of your dreams without having the basics down. With these brush lettering practice sheets, you'll learn eight foundational strokes of calligraphy in a loose and expressive style. Embrace imperfections and the natural and varied flow of the strokes on this sheet. Use it as a warm-up for the other sheets on this list to get these strokes into your muscle memory.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- 8 basic calligraphy strokes.
- How to connect the strokes for lowercase letters.
- An example sheet of the entire alphabet with numerals.
Amy Latta is an artist, teacher, and author who has been creating lettering since 2016. She's taken her interest in crafts and creativity and created a blog where she can share her experiences, project tutorials, and more. Amy has authored five books on hand lettering and continues to inspire other artists from around the world to grow in their lettering practice.
For more from Amy, check out her hand lettering tutorials.
#caption#Lowercase letters are great to practice after you've mastered the basic calligraphy strokes. (Image: Karin Newport / iPad Lettering)
#alt#An image of a lowercase letters practice sheet on an iPad with an Apple Pencil.
10. Lowercase Letters Sheet
Price: Free.
Designer: iPad Lettering.
Download: Here.
Once you've got the basic strokes of calligraphy down, a natural progression is to practice lowercase letters. That's because it'll be easier to see how the basic strokes connect to form each letter. These lowercase letters showcase a unique way of styling your lettering to give it personality. This is also a great companion to the uppercase letters sheet. If you ever need extra guidance along the way, you can also watch this video from the iPad Lettering YouTube channel.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The basic strokes of calligraphy.
- How to draw lowercase script letters.
- How to draw on and follow a grid.
Karin Newport of iPad Lettering is a software developer, lettering artist, and graphic designer who loves to create brush lettering and modern calligraphy. Her bouncy and playful work bursts with so much color and texture you might not realize that it's entirely digital. Not only does she show you how to create the letters, but she also demonstrates how to achieve techniques and effects that will take your work to the next level.
For more practice sheets from Karin, visit her online store.
#caption#A few simple flourishes can take your lettering to the next level. (Image: Jillian & Jordan / Loveleigh Loops)
#alt#An image of the Simple to Spectacular flourish practice sheets.
11. Calligraphy Flourishes Worksheets
Price: Free.
Designer: Loveleigh Loops.
Download: Here.
Calligraphy is a beautiful art form that can continue to challenge you as you level up your skills. Learning about flourishes can add a special touch and visual interest to otherwise ordinary letters. Flourishes typically extend off the strokes of your letters to help balance your composition. As a part of their free course Simple to Spectacular, Loveleigh Loops will show you step by step how to add flourishes to your calligraphy. You'll start with the basics of the forms, and then see how to identify the best places for your flourishes.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Flourish shape drills.
- How to draw flourishes.
- Where to place your flourishes for visual balance.
Twin sisters Jordan & Jillian are the teachers and calligraphers behind Loveleigh Loops. They use their social media platforms to share their love of calligraphy and lettering with others. Known for their analytic style of teaching, they create easy-to-follow resources and courses for both traditional and digital artists that make them accessible for everyone.
If you want to learn even more from Loveleigh Loops, check out the Loveleigh Loops University.
#caption#Flourished calligraphy is a great formal style to practice. (Image: Lindsey Bugsbee / The Postman's Knock)
#alt#An image of a flourish formal style calligraphy alphabet practice sheet.
12. Printable Calligraphy Exemplar
Price: Free.
Designer: The Postman's Knock.
Download: Here.
Feeling fancy? This formal style flourished calligraphy alphabet is for artists looking for their next challenge. With angle lines and space to practice each letter and numeral, you'll be able to follow the examples from the sheet. If you find the blank lines intimidating, try tracing over the strokes to start. These printable worksheets are great for using with dip pens or digitally on the iPad. Once you're done practicing the letters, try creating complete words to continue your practice.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Formal style calligraphy.
- How to add flourishes to all letters and numerals.
- How to follow calligraphy angle lines and grids.
Lindsey Bugbee is the artist and calligrapher behind The Postman's Knock. Inspired by her love of snail mail, she created her platform back in 2012 as a way to share her love of calligraphy. Over the years, she has become a great resource for other artists who want to develop their skills in calligraphy and watercolor painting.
For more from Lindsey, visit her website.
#caption#Practice is more effective the more consistent you are, which is at the heart of the Word of the Week practice sheets. (Image: Amanda Arneill)
#alt#An image of Word of the Week practice sheets and art supplies.
13. Word of the Week Calligraphy Worksheets
Price: Free.
Designer: Amanda Arneill.
Download: Here.
Need a reminder to stay consistent with your practice? This unique weekly practice sheet series will help you with just that. Once you sign up for free, you'll be given your worksheet as a download to practice creating the word of the week. You can print them out or use them on your iPad in Procreate. Digital lettering artists will enjoy a special iPad brush that's included with the sheet download. To get started, check out this introduction video from Amanda's YouTube channel.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to draw different styles of modern calligraphy.
- How to connect your letters.
- Where to apply pressure in your lettering.
Amanda Arneill is an artist and teacher who has successfully joined her professional background in education with her obsession with lettering. Whether it's through tutorials, free worksheets, or resources in her shop, she is constantly sharing her knowledge with other artists. Amanda also has a variety of courses covering topics like lettering, art, business, and more for artists of all skill levels.
Want to learn more from her? Check out Amanda's online courses.
#caption#Bounce lettering is the perfect style for artists looking to break the rules to create something unique. (Image: Peggy Dean / The Pigeon Letters)
#alt#An image of bounce lettering practice sheets on an iPad.
14. Bounce Lettering Practice Sheets
Price: $15.20.
Designer: The Pigeon Letters.
Download: Here.
Looking for a fun, playful style of lettering to try? The bounce lettering that you'll learn from these sheets gives you two versions of each letter to practice. You'll be able to see how bounce lettering can break the rules of calligraphy in a way that produces whimsical results. Once you get the hang of the strokes by tracing the examples, try out each letter on blank guidelines to make them your own.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to draw bounce lettering in two styles.
- How to connect your letters.
- How to break the rules of calligraphy.
Peggy Dean of the Pigeon Letters is an internationally published artist, best-selling author, and award-winning educator. Her work features a mix of modern calligraphy and fun, expressive lettering. Peggy's work and platforms are a must-follow for advice and resources that can benefit all artists.
Want to learn more from Peggy? Check out her online membership group, The Flock.
#caption#Serif lettering can be fun or serious, but it helps to first know the basics. (Image: Ian Barnard)
#alt#An image of serif capital letters in a notebook.
15. Serif Capitals Practice Sheets
Price: Free.
Designer: Ian Barnard.
Download: Here.
Serif style lettering can be fun to create, but hard to master. If you've had trouble knowing where to place your serifs in the past, this practice sheet can help. It'll guide you through how to create serif capital letters by breaking them down, from creating the skeleton of the letters to adding weight. Available as a printable PDF or as a layered file in Procreate, you'll be creating stylish serifs in no time!
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to draw serif letters.
- Where to place serifs on uppercase alphabet letters.
- The stroke sequences from skeleton to adding weight.
Ian Barnard is a hand lettering artist and calligrapher with a passion for inspiring and entertaining people who want to improve their lettering skills. On his social media pages, he provides unique insights into how he works both on and off the iPad to create his lettering pieces. Using his own digital lettering brushes, he's made it easier for all digital artists to create dynamic lettering and compositions on the iPad.
Check out Ian's digital lettering resources in his online shop.
#caption#Digital lettering can be an easy way for you to experiment with different effects in your work. (Image: Karin Newport / iPad Lettering)
#alt#An image of gradient lettering on an iPad.
16. Gradient Practice Sheets
Price: $17.90.
Designer: iPad Lettering.
Download: Here.
An advantage to creating digitally is all the effects that you can achieve in your work. This practice sheet pack will show you how to create a fun bounce lettering style with expressive strokes. If that wasn't enough fun, it also includes a gradient brush and a color palette for Procreate so you can add a colorful flair to your work. You can check out this video to watch how Karin uses the gradient brush to create this style on her iPad.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to draw bounce lettering.
- How to draw uppercase and lowercase letters.
- How to use a special Procreate brush.
Karin Newport of iPad Lettering is a software developer, lettering artist, and graphic designer who loves to create brush lettering and modern calligraphy. Her bouncy and playful work bursts with so much color and texture you might not realize that it's entirely digital. Not only does she show you how to create the letters, but she also demonstrates how to achieve techniques and effects that will take your work to the next level.
For more practice sheets from Karin, visit her online store.
#caption#Take your lettering back to the 70s with a groovy script style. (Image: Liz Kohler Brown)
#alt#An image of a 70s lettering practice sheet open in Procreate on the iPad.
17. 70s Lettering Practice Sheets
Price: Free.
Designer: Liz Kohler Brown.
Download: Here.
Script lettering gets a blast from the past with this 70s script style. This style of lettering is known for its extreme contrast in weight, making it a difficult style to master. But, that's also part of what makes it so fun to practice. These sheets will break down the forms for each letter, from skeleton to adding weight to the curves. You can practice these free hand, using Liz's examples as a reference, or try tracing them first. You can use this blog post from Liz, too.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to draw 70s-style lettering.
- Lettering for the uppercase and lowercase alphabet.
- Where to place weight along your stroke.
Liz Kohler Brown is an artist and designer who creates work for greeting cards, fabric collections, and more. Her bold work often features a combination of illustrations and lettering with vintage inspiration. As a Top Teacher on Skillshare, she has a library of over 50 classes on lettering and calligraphy in a variety of programs.
Ready for more resources? Check out Liz's online membership community The Studio.
#caption#The more you practice, the more your inspiration will grow. (Image: Becca Courtice / The Happy Ever Crafter)
#alt#An image of uppercase lettering style practice sheets.
18. Uppercase Letters Worksheets
Price: Free.
Designer: The Happy Ever Crafter.
Download: Here.
These practice sheets are all about the magic of possibility. 15 style possibilities to be exact. For each uppercase letter, you'll have plenty of inspiration to practice brush lettering. Find a style you've never tried before, and begin tracing it. Having so many styles to choose from can help inspire you to add your own unique take on each letter. You can also use this free printable to practice with small brush pens like the Tombow Fudenosuke or digitally on your iPad. Check out how Becca uses these sheets in her playlist on the Happy Ever Crafter YouTube channel.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- 15 styles of uppercase brush calligraphy.
- Lettering for the uppercase alphabet.
- Brush calligraphy inspiration.
Becca Courtice is the calligrapher, artist, and teacher behind The Happy Ever Crafter. Her work shows her versatility with traditional materials and how you can use them to create personal and professional calligraphy projects. Lettering artists and calligraphers who are looking for a hobby or creative business advice will love learning from Becca.
Want to learn even more? Check out Becca's calligraphy workbooks.
#caption#A monoweight script is a fun and approachable style to practice. (Image: Teela Cunningham / Every Tuesday)
#alt#An image of simple script practice sheets.
19. Simple Script Practice Sheets
Price: Free.
Designer: Every Tuesday.
Download: Here.
The simplest styles can sometimes be the hardest to master. These practice sheets will help you master this simple and friendly monoweight script style. With no contrasting strokes to worry about, you can focus on the stroke sequence, making it approachable for beginners. In this tutorial video, Teela shows you how you can use these practice sheets with tracing paper and fine liner pens as well as digitally on Procreate.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to draw monoweight script.
- Lettering for uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
- How to connect your letters for words.
Teela Cunningham of Every Tuesday is a graphic designer, lettering artist, and illustrator. Within Teela's work, you'll find a beautiful pairing of florals and script lettering. From her tutorials, you'll be able to see how Teela uses brushes, textures, and more in Procreate to create lettering that's great for a range of skill levels.
If you want more resources, check out and sign-up for Teela's Tuesday Tribe.
#caption#You won't run out of things to practice with the three styles included in this practice sheet pack. (Image: Shelly Kim / Letters by Shells)
#alt#An image of 3 different lettering styles practice sheets.
20. 3 Different Lettering Styles
Price: $15.50.
Designer: Letters by Shells.
Download: Here.
You'll get plenty of lettering practice with these sheets that include uppercase and lowercase letters in three different brush lettering styles. Use it as a way to spark inspiration for your lettering and to try something new. With the ghosts of each letter and numeral in a lower opacity, you'll be able to follow each stroke with precision as you practice traditionally or on your iPad.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to draw three lettering styles.
- Lettering for uppercase and lowercase letters.
- How to connect your letters for words.
Shelly Kim is the artist, educator, author, and podcaster behind Letters by Shells. She specializes in creating modern calligraphy and lettering. Shelly started her lettering journey back in 2015, turning her hobby into a full-time career. She teaches a number of workshops virtually and in-person where she shares her unique perspective and style of lettering with other lettering artists.
If you want more resources and freebies, check out Shelly's full resource list.
#caption#As you practice your lettering, you'll be able to craft beautiful messages in stunning compositions. (Image: Amanda Reid / Amanda Reid Designs)
#alt#An image of four quotes drawn in a modern calligraphy script style.
21. Empowering Affirmations - Modern Calligraphy Practice Worksheets
Price: $14.99
Designer: Amanda Reid Designs.
Download: Here.
This 30-page practice sheet workbook will show you how to practice modern calligraphy through quotes. With 24 quotes in total, each is an affirmation designed to make your calligraphy practice a form of self-care.
As you practice the connections between each letter, you'll be training your muscle memory. You'll also have a sheet for writing and practicing your own quotes and affirmations. These can be used on your iPad or printed and traced over with traditional calligraphy pens and paper.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to draw modern calligraphy.
- Lettering for uppercase and lowercase letters.
- How to connect your letters for words.
Amanda Reid is a modern calligrapher, workshop instructor, and Doctor of Physical Therapy based in Austin, TX. Since 2015 she has been creating and using calligraphy as a form of self-care and expression. Through her business, she provides calligraphy and engraving services for brands and events. Amanda is also the founder of Calligraphers of Color, an inclusive online community that highlights minority-owned calligraphy businesses.
If you want to see products, resources, and more from Amanda, check out her online shop.
#caption#Creating calligraphy on an angle isn't the way to create. (Image: Sarah Wilde / The Inky Hand)
#alt#An image of a Flamingo style brush lettering practice sheet.
22. Flamingo Style Brush Lettering
Price: $12.99.
Designer: The Inky Hand.
Download: Here.
Unlike other hand lettering worksheets we've seen, this Flamingo style of brush lettering features no angled letters. It's not only a fun style but also a different way to approach drawing letters. It features sheets for practicing lowercase letters with the exact stroke breakdowns for you to follow. Once you've mastered each individual letter, you can try the word samples to help you connect your letters in a natural way.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to draw Flamingo style brush lettering.
- Lettering for lowercase letters.
- Stroke sequences and where to apply pressure.
Sarah Wilde is the lettering artist and calligrapher behind The Inky Hand. She is also the creator of The Inky Box, a monthly subscription box for calligraphers and lettering artists. Traditional artists will love fueling their obsession with art supplies with a new box full of practice sheets, cards, and more.
If you're interested in learning more calligraphy styles from Sarah, check out her practice sheets in her online shop.
#caption#Serif lettering can be fun or serious, but it helps to first know the basics. (Image: Ian Barnard)
#alt#An image of lowercase practice sheets on a desk.
23. Serif Lowercase Practice Sheets
Price: Free.
Designer: Ian Barnard.
Download: Here.
Serif style lettering can be fun to create but hard to master. If you've had trouble knowing where to place your serifs in the past, this practice sheet can help. It'll guide you through how to create serif lowercase letters by breaking them down, from creating the skeleton of the letters to adding weight. Available as a printable PDF or as a layered file in Procreate, this is a great companion to the capital serif lettering sheet.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to draw serif letters.
- Where to place serifs on lowercase alphabet letters.
- The stroke sequences from skeleton to adding weight.
Ian Barnard is a hand lettering artist and calligrapher with a passion for inspiring and entertaining people who want to improve their lettering skills. On his social media pages, he provides unique insights into how he works both on and off the iPad to create his lettering pieces. Using his own digital lettering brushes, he's made it easier for all digital artists to create dynamic lettering and compositions on the iPad.
Check out Ian's digital lettering resources in his online shop.
FAQ
Can digital art look traditional?
Yes, and we've seen this with apps like Procreate and Adobe Fresco that are constantly pushing the boundaries between digital and traditional art. Digital painting, illustration, and so much more can be rendered beautifully while only using digital tools.
The live brushes from Adobe Fresco were engineered specifically to look like wet watercolor and oil paint. Powered by Adobe Sensei, you're able to interact with and manipulate digital paint in a way that's impressive to see for artists.
Textured brushes in raster-based art programs are also another way that digital art can look more authentic.
How can I improve my skills as a digital lettering artist or calligrapher?
Besides using practice sheets, you can try Skillshare classes, workshops, and following artists that you admire on social media.
The amount of time that you can invest into your skills will help you improve. Even if you can only do a few hours a week, you'll see your creativity and style develop no matter what you choose to create.
Is the iPad worth it for digital lettering and calligraphy?
The iPad is a great investment for digital artists because of its high quality and ease of use. You also won’t need to buy the newest iPad to get the most out of your art programs, especially if you're just starting out.
On top of that, the Apple Pencil is one of the best stylus options on the market, and it’s only available for iPad users.
Most, if not all, digital art apps have support on the iPad because it is among the most popular devices. It’s also the only one compatible with Procreate.
When it comes to creating digital art, the iPad is a versatile tool that acts as a channel for a variety of artistic disciplines. If you're looking for our recommendations for digital artists of all kinds, check out our full guide.
Wrap up
Whether you're into lettering, calligraphy, or both, we hope that this list gives you a great place to start with your practice. Remember, practice makes progress! Perfection is never the goal.
Continue exploring a variety of styles to learn something new as a beginner, or challenge yourself if you're further along in your journey. And the more you practice, the more inspired you'll be to create.
And no matter where you go, remember to take Paperlike with you. It makes practicing more comfortable and natural with an added resistance that makes your screen feel like paper. Get yours today, along with our new Folio Case, for the perfect pair!
