Author(s): Shelly Kim

Graphic Design

In Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy, Shelly Kim--popular Instagram lettering artist and workshop instructor @lettersbyshells--offers lettering enthusiasts at all levels of experience a step-by-step course that shows how to develop and adapt traditional lettering skills and techniques to a variety of digital platforms.

• Lettering Essentials. The basics of lettering and modern calligraphy, along with guidance for embellishing and designing quotes.


• Digitizing Your Lettering. Options for scanning, photographing, and creating a digital lettering file.


• Lettering on a Tablet. A hands-on guide to working on the iPad with the Apple Pencil and the Procreate app, from an overview of common functions and how to create a simple lettering brush to making shapes and patterns, choosing colors, creating gradients, glitter, and foil effects, and combining Procreate and Adobe Sketch.


• Projects & Inspiration DIY projects that show you how to achieve with digital lettering what you can't with traditional techniques, plus stunning gallery pieces from Karin Newport of @ipadlettering and Myriam of @halfapx.

Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy will guide you to the future of lettering