I used to write, draw, and take pictures, and I wanted to share my work with many people, so I have been communicating with many people until now under the name “Reno calligraphy with heart to heart.”

This time, Reno's digital calligraphy class will be held with an iPad, Apple Pencil, and the “Procreate” app. Through the class, we will understand the “Procreate” program and learn about the use of digital calligraphy together.

Class recommendation target

• Those who want to try digital calligraphy for the first time
• Those who want to use calligraphy for various digital design tasks
• Those who only use iPad to listen to music and movies
• People who want to experience the fantastic chemistry between iPad and Apple Pencil

Estimated class time

The lessons are divided into 6 chapters, and each lesson offers 20 to 30 minutes of hands-on time. Beginning with Chapter 3, it is an effect-related class, and the training time is expected to be about 30 to 40 minutes.

We offer a course period so that you can easily understand the Procreate tool and repeat the learning process.

The time required may vary depending on the individual and the speed of progress.

What do you learn?

Understanding and introduction to digital calligraphy

Digital calligraphy allows for more diverse visual tasks than traditional brushes and brush pens. Let's first take a moment to understand what kind of work it is and what kind of appeal it has through various examples. Let's take a look at how to use various applications.

Procreate learning together

The core of this class is to understand each function of the “Procreate” program and use the tools. I will explain only the most important points and see how they were used in various example tasks.

Digital calligraphy that can be used directly in practice

Learn how to create natural images using ProCreate and visual effects such as shadows and watercolors. Using this, I will even complete my own digital calligraphy work.

Class preview

📌 The lessons in the class were created in Procreate 4.1 version.

This is an introductory digital calligraphy class. We'll cover the core features of Procreate along with a textbook written by Reno himself, and learn the tools through simple exercises. You can enjoy digital calligraphy work anytime, anywhere.

Chapter 1: What is mainstream digital calligraphy?

• Lesson 1: What is digital calligraphy?
• Lesson 2: Introduction to various applications that can be used in digital calligraphy work
• Lesson 3: Setting up for digital calligraphy

Chapter 2: Procreate and Digital Calligraphy Part 1

• Lesson 1: Set up your own work in the gallery
• Lesson 2: Basic settings for Procreate
• Lesson 3: Learn about the various effects of Procreate
• Lesson 4: Learn about selection, movement, and transformation effects

Chapter 3: Procreate and Digital Calligraphy Part 2

• Lesson 1: Learn about layers
• Lesson 2: Color Use and Palette Management
• Lesson 3: Setting up your own work

Chapter 4: Using Digital Calligraphy Part 1

• Lesson 1: Brush concepts and management methods
• Lesson 2: Explanation of brushes provided by Reno
• Lesson 3: How to make a brush source
• Lesson 4: How to make a paint brush

Chapter 5: Using Digital Calligraphy Part 2

• Lesson 1: Importing Images to the Canvas
• Lesson 2: Writing on images
• Lesson 3: Synthesizing images naturally

Chapter 6: Various Effects of Digital Calligraphy

• Lesson 1: Text expression through shadow effects
• Lesson 2: Image Compositing with Distortion Effects
• Lesson 3: Using Watercolor Brushes to Express Watercolor Effects
• Lesson 4: Creating Results Using Brushes and Effects

Bonus Chapter: Reno's Work Tutorials and FAQs

• Lesson 1: Working Tutorial 1 (Compositing text on photos)
• Lesson 2: Working Tutorial 2 (Compositing Images with Distortion Effects)
• Lesson 3: Work Tutorial 3 (Watercolor expression using paint effects)
• Lesson 4: Reno Class FAQ

The curriculum is subject to some changes, and content may be uploaded sequentially.

Q & A

Q. Will the iPad be shipped right away? A. Yes, all package components, including iPad, Apple Pencil, smart keyboard, etc., will be ready for delivery within 1 day after signing up for the course. You will receive your package within 3 to 5 days after signing up for the course, although this may vary depending on the region and courier delivery speed. (If the delivery schedule is later than this, you will be notified separately.)

Q. I'm not good at writing, can I do digital calligraphy? A. Reno's All About Digital Calligraphy class is a class where the main purpose is not to write “letters” well, but to learn the “functions and effects” of digital calligraphy. Of course, it's a different program than Photoshop, so it may take some time to learn the interface and features, but don't worry, I'll help you step by step.

Q. Do I have to take the program called ProCreate? A. Currently, there are various applications for design, calligraphy, and illustration on iPad. Every application has its own advantages. Among them, the Pro Create program has the best compatibility with iPad and Apple Pencil, and it has the advantage of being able to create your own “brush” and work more realistically and in detail. In this class, ProCreate is a required individual preparation, and you must purchase an app separately.

Q. Is there any difference between calligraphy with a brush and brush pen? A. Of course, it's very different. As there is a saying called stationery, both brush and paper are important when working with analog writing. Also, there are location restrictions, but digital calligraphy has the advantage of being able to try more diverse things because there are fewer restrictions on place and less restrictions on writing pen and paper.