Cortlan
@ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
Hand Lettering & Calligraphy • Prone to fits of fangirling • X Files enthusiast • Coffee lover • she/her
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Cortlan
@ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
· Feb 4
Hi new followers! I’m Cortlan, a hand lettering and modern calligraphy artist based near Louisville KY! Some things I love making: digital & analog lettering quotes that speak to me plus custom chalkboards and windows for clients. Other things I love: ☕️ 🐈⬛ ⚽️
✍️ 12 Types Letter L
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
✍️ 12 Types Letter L
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
✍️ 12 Types Letter K
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
K was the hardest calligraphy letter for me to learn!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
K was the hardest calligraphy letter for me to learn!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM
✍️ 12 Types Letter K
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
K was the hardest calligraphy letter for me to learn!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
K was the hardest calligraphy letter for me to learn!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Sketches for a love note inspired postcard! I finished one of these for Patrons last year, and I really think all that's missing is a message in a bottle...
#handlettering #postcard #valentine #sendlove #greetingcarddesign
#handlettering #postcard #valentine #sendlove #greetingcarddesign
February 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Sketches for a love note inspired postcard! I finished one of these for Patrons last year, and I really think all that's missing is a message in a bottle...
#handlettering #postcard #valentine #sendlove #greetingcarddesign
#handlettering #postcard #valentine #sendlove #greetingcarddesign
Reposted by Cortlan
Said it before, and I’ll say it again, but for people like me, this would be transformative - it would stabilise our incomes, and allow us to plough more time into creative work and less into stuff anyone could be doing.
AND it’s a net economic benefit to the country.
AND it’s a net economic benefit to the country.
February 11, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Said it before, and I’ll say it again, but for people like me, this would be transformative - it would stabilise our incomes, and allow us to plough more time into creative work and less into stuff anyone could be doing.
AND it’s a net economic benefit to the country.
AND it’s a net economic benefit to the country.
Reposted by Cortlan
Making "AI caricatures" is trending again, so I though I'd share the trick I used to make my profile pic.
I just followed these two simple steps:
1. I identified an artist whose style I wanted to replicate.
2. I *PAID THE ARTIST* to actually draw a portrait.
(1/X)
I just followed these two simple steps:
1. I identified an artist whose style I wanted to replicate.
2. I *PAID THE ARTIST* to actually draw a portrait.
(1/X)
February 10, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Making "AI caricatures" is trending again, so I though I'd share the trick I used to make my profile pic.
I just followed these two simple steps:
1. I identified an artist whose style I wanted to replicate.
2. I *PAID THE ARTIST* to actually draw a portrait.
(1/X)
I just followed these two simple steps:
1. I identified an artist whose style I wanted to replicate.
2. I *PAID THE ARTIST* to actually draw a portrait.
(1/X)
✍️ 12 Types Letter J
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Not my most exciting page...is there a fave?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Not my most exciting page...is there a fave?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 10, 2026 at 4:32 PM
✍️ 12 Types Letter J
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Not my most exciting page...is there a fave?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Not my most exciting page...is there a fave?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
✍️ 12 Types Letter I
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
✍️ 12 Types Letter I
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
✍️ 12 Types Letter H
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
✍️ 12 Types Letter H
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
✍️ 12 Types Letter G
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
✍️ 12 Types Letter G
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Reposted by Cortlan
As always, today is a good day to support artists, writers, creators. If you have the means, maybe consider signing up for a Patreon. Buy a book, a game, a painting. Commission a new piece. Tell a creator what they mean to you. Signal boost their work.
February 7, 2026 at 9:43 AM
As always, today is a good day to support artists, writers, creators. If you have the means, maybe consider signing up for a Patreon. Buy a book, a game, a painting. Commission a new piece. Tell a creator what they mean to you. Signal boost their work.
✍️ 12 Types Letter F
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM
✍️ 12 Types Letter F
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
✍️ 12 Types Letter E
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
✍️ 12 Types Letter E
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your favorite?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Reposted by Cortlan
✍️ 12 Types Letter D
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Pick your fave and share!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Pick your fave and share!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
✍️ 12 Types Letter D
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Pick your fave and share!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Pick your fave and share!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
✍️ 12 Types Letter D
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Pick your fave and share!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Pick your fave and share!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
✍️ 12 Types Letter D
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Pick your fave and share!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Pick your fave and share!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Wanted to share something a little brighter this week! This fan favorite design from Patreon is *finally* available for a limited time, print on demand in my shop.
https://f.mtr.cool/wqxqrqybor
#letteringart
#digitallettering
#travelart
#artprints
#stickerart
https://f.mtr.cool/wqxqrqybor
#letteringart
#digitallettering
#travelart
#artprints
#stickerart
February 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Wanted to share something a little brighter this week! This fan favorite design from Patreon is *finally* available for a limited time, print on demand in my shop.
https://f.mtr.cool/wqxqrqybor
#letteringart
#digitallettering
#travelart
#artprints
#stickerart
https://f.mtr.cool/wqxqrqybor
#letteringart
#digitallettering
#travelart
#artprints
#stickerart
✍️ 12 Types Letter C
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Help me pick our favorite!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Help me pick our favorite!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
✍️ 12 Types Letter C
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Help me pick our favorite!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Help me pick our favorite!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
One of my favorite sketchbook practices is working through the same words/letters in a variety of styles.
Do you have a favorite? I do!
#sketchbookpractice
#letteringartist
#creativeprocess
Do you have a favorite? I do!
#sketchbookpractice
#letteringartist
#creativeprocess
February 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
One of my favorite sketchbook practices is working through the same words/letters in a variety of styles.
Do you have a favorite? I do!
#sketchbookpractice
#letteringartist
#creativeprocess
Do you have a favorite? I do!
#sketchbookpractice
#letteringartist
#creativeprocess
✍️ 12 Types Letter B
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Choose your fave!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Choose your fave!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
✍️ 12 Types Letter B
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Choose your fave!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Choose your fave!
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Reposted by Cortlan
✍️ Starting at the start: A
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your fave?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your fave?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
February 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
✍️ Starting at the start: A
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your fave?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Each day of February = one letter page (plus the ampersand!). At the end of the month, I’ll pull one favorite from each and bring them all together in a final poster 👀
Which is your fave?
#CWBsTwelveTypes #letteringart #sketchbook #typography
Reposted by Cortlan
Reposted by Cortlan
X is hiring a creative writing specialist at $40 an hour to make Grok better at writing and a true LOL at the qualifications
January 30, 2026 at 8:14 PM
X is hiring a creative writing specialist at $40 an hour to make Grok better at writing and a true LOL at the qualifications
Lettering from the couch. Guides showing and a shaky camera hand. No styling, no polish.
Just a candid look at hand lettering and calligraphy as it actually happens in my life.
#DigitalCalligraphy
#HandLetteringProcess
#LetteringInProgress
#CalligraphyArtist
#CreativePractice
Just a candid look at hand lettering and calligraphy as it actually happens in my life.
#DigitalCalligraphy
#HandLetteringProcess
#LetteringInProgress
#CalligraphyArtist
#CreativePractice
January 31, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Lettering from the couch. Guides showing and a shaky camera hand. No styling, no polish.
Just a candid look at hand lettering and calligraphy as it actually happens in my life.
#DigitalCalligraphy
#HandLetteringProcess
#LetteringInProgress
#CalligraphyArtist
#CreativePractice
Just a candid look at hand lettering and calligraphy as it actually happens in my life.
#DigitalCalligraphy
#HandLetteringProcess
#LetteringInProgress
#CalligraphyArtist
#CreativePractice
RIP Catherine O’Hara.
January 30, 2026 at 8:11 PM
RIP Catherine O’Hara.
I shared four sketches with my Patrons earlier this month, and I let them choose which one I should paint on my 2026 planner.
Not gonna lie, there's one in here I would have vetoed, but they made a great choice!
#handlettering
#letteringprocess
#artistprocess
#creativecommunity
#plannercover
Not gonna lie, there's one in here I would have vetoed, but they made a great choice!
#handlettering
#letteringprocess
#artistprocess
#creativecommunity
#plannercover
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I shared four sketches with my Patrons earlier this month, and I let them choose which one I should paint on my 2026 planner.
Not gonna lie, there's one in here I would have vetoed, but they made a great choice!
#handlettering
#letteringprocess
#artistprocess
#creativecommunity
#plannercover
Not gonna lie, there's one in here I would have vetoed, but they made a great choice!
#handlettering
#letteringprocess
#artistprocess
#creativecommunity
#plannercover