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Brush Lettering

Brush pens are the most approachable way into modern lettering, and a watercolor brush opens up color. Here you'll learn the basic strokes that every brush letter is built from, the thin-up thick-down pressure rhythm at the heart of the style, when to reach for a small versus large brush pen, how to blend colors and fake an ombré, the playful bounce that gives modern lettering its energy, and the drills that smooth out a shaky hand.

Brush Lettering

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Brush Lettering

How to Use Brush Lettering Practice Sheets

Learn how to use brush lettering practice sheets to build consistency, progress from tracing to freehand, and get the most from every session.

July 3, 2026
Brush Lettering

Brush Lettering for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Learn brush lettering from scratch. Covers tools, basic strokes, letter formation, and practice tips for true beginners.

June 30, 2026
Brush Lettering

How to Fix Frayed Brush Pen Tips

Learn why brush pen tips fray, how to revive a splayed tip at home, and what habits will keep your brush pens in good shape for longer.

June 28, 2026
Brush Lettering

Brush Lettering With a Watercolor Brush for Beginners

Learn watercolor brush lettering from scratch: brush setup, paint consistency, thin upstrokes, thick downstrokes, and color blending for beginners.

June 22, 2026
Brush Lettering

What Is Bounce Lettering and How to Do It

Bounce lettering breaks letters off the baseline for a playful, rhythmic look. Learn what it is, how to do it, and how to practice it as a beginner.

June 21, 2026
Brush Lettering

How to Blend Colors With Brush Pens (Ombré Lettering)

Learn brush pen blending step by step. Two methods for smooth ombré lettering, plus which colors work best and how to fix streaky results.

June 14, 2026
Brush Lettering

Small vs Large Brush Pens: Which Should You Start With?

Choosing between small and large brush pens? Learn which tip size suits beginners, what each is best for, and how to build skills with either.

June 10, 2026
Brush Lettering

The Basic Strokes of Brush Lettering

Master brush lettering basic strokes with this beginner guide. Learn the 8 core strokes, how to hold your pen, and drills to build muscle memory.

June 6, 2026

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