John Stevens, Calligrapher
@calligraphile.bsky.social
Beginning as a sign painter in New York, his insatiable inquiry into letters and their design led him to type, calligraphy, and lettering.
Mastering Brush Roman Capitals is his latest book.
Mastering Brush Roman Capitals is his latest book.
Thank you for joining my Brush & Pen Lombardic class. ; I look forward to seeing your work as the class progresses.
1. Watercolor on vellum with gold touches (#wip) Pen.
2. Brush Lombardic & Versals on WC paper in gouache.
3. Walnut ink on Arches paper (same Pen)
4. Brush on WC paper, black gouache.
1. Watercolor on vellum with gold touches (#wip) Pen.
2. Brush Lombardic & Versals on WC paper in gouache.
3. Walnut ink on Arches paper (same Pen)
4. Brush on WC paper, black gouache.
September 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Thank you for joining my Brush & Pen Lombardic class. ; I look forward to seeing your work as the class progresses.
1. Watercolor on vellum with gold touches (#wip) Pen.
2. Brush Lombardic & Versals on WC paper in gouache.
3. Walnut ink on Arches paper (same Pen)
4. Brush on WC paper, black gouache.
1. Watercolor on vellum with gold touches (#wip) Pen.
2. Brush Lombardic & Versals on WC paper in gouache.
3. Walnut ink on Arches paper (same Pen)
4. Brush on WC paper, black gouache.
I do commissions, but I try not to follow simple conventions sometimes.
September 7, 2025 at 4:50 AM
I do commissions, but I try not to follow simple conventions sometimes.
Original calligraphy (pre-computer or digital) lettered on a single sheet of Canson Blue paper with pens and brushes, with gouache and watercolor.
#calligraphypractice #onlineclasses #northcarolina #calligraphyclass #penmanship #letteringart #handlettering #artgallery #typographydesign
#calligraphypractice #onlineclasses #northcarolina #calligraphyclass #penmanship #letteringart #handlettering #artgallery #typographydesign
June 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Original calligraphy (pre-computer or digital) lettered on a single sheet of Canson Blue paper with pens and brushes, with gouache and watercolor.
#calligraphypractice #onlineclasses #northcarolina #calligraphyclass #penmanship #letteringart #handlettering #artgallery #typographydesign
#calligraphypractice #onlineclasses #northcarolina #calligraphyclass #penmanship #letteringart #handlettering #artgallery #typographydesign
Handwritten, Lettered, and gilded honorary Resolutions on Arches paper, (sometimes Vellum).
#italichandwriting #onlineworkshop #calligraphypractice #onlineclasses #northcarolina #calligraphyclass
#italichandwriting #onlineworkshop #calligraphypractice #onlineclasses #northcarolina #calligraphyclass
June 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Handwritten, Lettered, and gilded honorary Resolutions on Arches paper, (sometimes Vellum).
#italichandwriting #onlineworkshop #calligraphypractice #onlineclasses #northcarolina #calligraphyclass
#italichandwriting #onlineworkshop #calligraphypractice #onlineclasses #northcarolina #calligraphyclass
Part of my ongoing Roman Minuscules class. It consists of a page combining text, title, and attribution.
Written on Zerkall paper with ground stick ink, gouache, and a tiny bit of 23k gold.
#onlineclasses #typographyart #gouache #archespaper #lettering #letteringart #moderncalligraphy #calligraphy
Written on Zerkall paper with ground stick ink, gouache, and a tiny bit of 23k gold.
#onlineclasses #typographyart #gouache #archespaper #lettering #letteringart #moderncalligraphy #calligraphy
March 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Part of my ongoing Roman Minuscules class. It consists of a page combining text, title, and attribution.
Written on Zerkall paper with ground stick ink, gouache, and a tiny bit of 23k gold.
#onlineclasses #typographyart #gouache #archespaper #lettering #letteringart #moderncalligraphy #calligraphy
Written on Zerkall paper with ground stick ink, gouache, and a tiny bit of 23k gold.
#onlineclasses #typographyart #gouache #archespaper #lettering #letteringart #moderncalligraphy #calligraphy
I’m excited to announce my first online class of 2025:
Roman Minuscules & Beyond.
🗓 Dates: Five Saturdays – March 8, 15, 22, 29, & April 5�⏰ Time: 2:00 PM EDT (90-minute Zoom sessions)�📺 Recordings: Available for three months
bit.ly/foundationJS
Roman Minuscules & Beyond.
🗓 Dates: Five Saturdays – March 8, 15, 22, 29, & April 5�⏰ Time: 2:00 PM EDT (90-minute Zoom sessions)�📺 Recordings: Available for three months
bit.ly/foundationJS
February 22, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I’m excited to announce my first online class of 2025:
Roman Minuscules & Beyond.
🗓 Dates: Five Saturdays – March 8, 15, 22, 29, & April 5�⏰ Time: 2:00 PM EDT (90-minute Zoom sessions)�📺 Recordings: Available for three months
bit.ly/foundationJS
Roman Minuscules & Beyond.
🗓 Dates: Five Saturdays – March 8, 15, 22, 29, & April 5�⏰ Time: 2:00 PM EDT (90-minute Zoom sessions)�📺 Recordings: Available for three months
bit.ly/foundationJS
Haiku, written in Italic calligraphy on handmade paper.
#workshop #calligraphypractice #typographylovers #artisticexpression #handlettering #lettering #archespaper #calligraphy #letteringart #creativeteaching
#workshop #calligraphypractice #typographylovers #artisticexpression #handlettering #lettering #archespaper #calligraphy #letteringart #creativeteaching
February 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Haiku, written in Italic calligraphy on handmade paper.
#workshop #calligraphypractice #typographylovers #artisticexpression #handlettering #lettering #archespaper #calligraphy #letteringart #creativeteaching
#workshop #calligraphypractice #typographylovers #artisticexpression #handlettering #lettering #archespaper #calligraphy #letteringart #creativeteaching
Demo: improvised Blackletter Variation from my online class.
Shortened to fit BlueSky's limitations.
Shortened to fit BlueSky's limitations.
January 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Demo: improvised Blackletter Variation from my online class.
Shortened to fit BlueSky's limitations.
Shortened to fit BlueSky's limitations.
Commissions. How long do I have until AI takes over?
January 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Commissions. How long do I have until AI takes over?
What's the best month for a brush workshop, I wonder?
At present, we are in "brain freeze" from the cold…hard to remember the warmer days of last summer.
#letteringart #creativeteaching #calligraphypractice #workshop #calligraphy #arteducation #lettering #brushlettering #typographylovers
At present, we are in "brain freeze" from the cold…hard to remember the warmer days of last summer.
#letteringart #creativeteaching #calligraphypractice #workshop #calligraphy #arteducation #lettering #brushlettering #typographylovers
January 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
What's the best month for a brush workshop, I wonder?
At present, we are in "brain freeze" from the cold…hard to remember the warmer days of last summer.
#letteringart #creativeteaching #calligraphypractice #workshop #calligraphy #arteducation #lettering #brushlettering #typographylovers
At present, we are in "brain freeze" from the cold…hard to remember the warmer days of last summer.
#letteringart #creativeteaching #calligraphypractice #workshop #calligraphy #arteducation #lettering #brushlettering #typographylovers
Decorative: Letterforms are their own best ornament…
January 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Decorative: Letterforms are their own best ornament…
Italic hand and Roman capitals together. Both are classic but with contrasting rhythms.
January 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Italic hand and Roman capitals together. Both are classic but with contrasting rhythms.
Let me get you started. Calligraphy is about written letters (done beautifully or expressively). But we must begin. We start with the Italic "hand" or style*. Here are some exemplars and you can use a Pilot Parallel pen or a larger fountain pen.
January 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Let me get you started. Calligraphy is about written letters (done beautifully or expressively). But we must begin. We start with the Italic "hand" or style*. Here are some exemplars and you can use a Pilot Parallel pen or a larger fountain pen.
Writing a bunch of calligraphy…200 names in fact.
January 16, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Writing a bunch of calligraphy…200 names in fact.
fyi: This book explains how to use a brush to make Roman Capitals (and other letterforms). Also, to understand their forms. You can read reviews here: www.johnnealbooks.com/product/mast...
January 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
fyi: This book explains how to use a brush to make Roman Capitals (and other letterforms). Also, to understand their forms. You can read reviews here: www.johnnealbooks.com/product/mast...
Recently taught Letterform Invention class. One of the prompts I give is "Two Lines Interacting."
I have taught this workshop for about 15 years. I usually start with Capitals; however, in this class, I decided to work with minuscules. I found it more challenging. Students did well with it.
I have taught this workshop for about 15 years. I usually start with Capitals; however, in this class, I decided to work with minuscules. I found it more challenging. Students did well with it.
January 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Recently taught Letterform Invention class. One of the prompts I give is "Two Lines Interacting."
I have taught this workshop for about 15 years. I usually start with Capitals; however, in this class, I decided to work with minuscules. I found it more challenging. Students did well with it.
I have taught this workshop for about 15 years. I usually start with Capitals; however, in this class, I decided to work with minuscules. I found it more challenging. Students did well with it.
black gouache art, brush calligraphy workshop, artistic workshops, traditional calligraphy tools, sable brush techniques, creative calligraphy, hand lettering skills, calligraphy with gouache
November 24, 2024 at 7:34 PM
black gouache art, brush calligraphy workshop, artistic workshops, traditional calligraphy tools, sable brush techniques, creative calligraphy, hand lettering skills, calligraphy with gouache
No advice or opinion. Just love interacting.calligraphyworkshop
November 22, 2024 at 6:50 PM
No advice or opinion. Just love interacting.calligraphyworkshop
My calligraphy classes are going well. I am thinking about what live, in-person class I can teach in 2025
#calligraphylettering #weddingcalligraphy #workshops
#calligraphylettering #weddingcalligraphy #workshops
November 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM
My calligraphy classes are going well. I am thinking about what live, in-person class I can teach in 2025
#calligraphylettering #weddingcalligraphy #workshops
#calligraphylettering #weddingcalligraphy #workshops
Not sure I need another platform or what this is.
November 14, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Not sure I need another platform or what this is.
Still works for some.
November 14, 2024 at 6:15 AM
Still works for some.