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Hand-lettering is a craft that is becoming increasingly popular—not only is the end results visually pleasing, but the creative process is also very satisfying to watch. Hand-lettered artworks are widely use on posters, as logos, for home decor, and on greeting cards these days.

We have rounded up 10 talented hand-lettering artists that you should follow on Instagram. They offer tutorial videos to help you perfect the craft, vibrant designs that you can emulate on your party invites, and lovely creations that could serve as inspiration for your own projects.


1. Sean McCabe


Learn the basics of hand-lettering with free tutorials provided by McCabe. Apart from teaching the principles of the craft, his Instagram posts are often filled with the practice pieces seen in his sketchbooks.

A photo posted by Sean McCabe (@seanwes) on Oct 5, 2015 at 10:12am PDT

2. Danielle Evans


Known for creating typographic quotes made with edible ingredients, Evans has created an Instagram account under the handle @marmaladebleue, showcasing her delicious typographic creations that are delightful visual treats.

A photo posted by Danielle Evans (@marmaladebleue) on Feb 3, 2016 at 9:31am PST

3. Mark van Leeuwen


Based in Italy, @markvanleeuwn is an Instagram account filled with bold, monochromatic hipster-inspired hand-lettered quotes and designs.

A photo posted by Mark van Leeuwen (@markvanleeuwn) on Feb 21, 2016 at 8:42am PST

4. Abbey Sy


@abbeysy is an artist and author from the Philippines, and her colorful artworks will surely bring a dose of sunshine into your life. She has also created a line of postcards titled ‘#LettersfromABC’, where she designs hand-lettered postcards with messages starting with every letter of the alphabet.

A photo posted by Abbey Sy (@abbeysy) on Mar 14, 2016 at 6:04am PDT

5. Kenzie Lind


Working under the name of @unikacollections, these beautiful hand-lettered wooden pallets would be a great addition to your home's decor. They are created for a good cause, with 10 percent of all proceeds given to bring clean water to people who need it.

A photo posted by Kenzie Lind (@unikacollections) on Feb 16, 2016 at 10:01am PST

6. Andrew Fox


Previously featured for his calligraphic drawings of animals, Andrew’s latest series feature a fun collection of ‘Calligraphic Cities’. His other works include pun-filled hand-lettered quotes that will put a smile on your face.

A photo posted by Andrew Fox (@afoxdesign) on Mar 9, 2016 at 6:06am PST

7. Dangerdust


@dangerdust boast a collection of #MicroQuotes created with different tools and mediums, including color pencils, inks and paints.

A photo posted by DANGERDUST | lettering&design (@ddccad) on Feb 13, 2016 at 8:47am PST

8. Sara Marshall


The lettering artist behind these elegant calligraphic logos of famous brands, Sara is on a new collection that will inspire wanderlust as she documents her travel destinations on ink and paper.

A photo posted by Sara Marshall (@itssaramarshall) on Feb 14, 2016 at 4:26pm PST

9. James Lewis


Using craft paper as the primary medium for his hand-letter works, Lewis’ pieces created with sharpies and different colored pens seem to pop right off the paper.

A photo posted by 👤 James Lewis (@jamesllewis) on Dec 22, 2015 at 8:42am PST

10. Lauren Hom


As seen on her Instagram profile, Lauren is a traveling illustrator and has created a series of eye-catching letterings of the countries she has been to. Apart from her travel-inspired works, she also creates beautiful large-scale hand-lettered wall murals with chalks.

A video posted by Lauren Hom (@homsweethom) on Mar 9, 2016 at 7:17am PST

Are you inspired to start on your own hand-lettering project yet?

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