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Cortlan
@ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
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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: ☕️ 🐈‍⬛ ⚽️
Cortlan’s 2023 Typism Selfie - Cortlan is wearing a burgandy henley top, standing in front of the gallery wall in her studio, smiling and up holding Typism Book 9, showing her page that features her lettering design that reads “Roam, travel, ramble, journey”
ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
RIP Catherine O’Hara.
January 30, 2026 at 8:11 PM
ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
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
Two images: the first shows a digital sketchbook page with four hand-lettered variations of “2026.” The second shows a finished planner cover painted with one selected lettering design, centered and framed cleanly on the cover. Two images: the first shows a digital sketchbook page with four hand-lettered variations of “2026.” The second shows a finished planner cover painted with one selected lettering design, centered and framed cleanly on the cover.
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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clarkesworldmagazine.com
Patreon is once again being pressured by Apple to convert all creators to use a single billing model. No opt-out. We have until November and will wait until the bitter end before giving up our first of the month billing option. The change is disruptive to our process for handling print subscriptions
January 28, 2026 at 6:41 PM
ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
A quick recap of my January sketches.

#letteringsketchbook
#handletteringprocess
#12types
#letteringartist
A series of images showing lettering sketchbook pages: the completed ampersand from a 12-types lettering book, four small thumbnail sketches themed around the new year, an analog word-of-the-year page reading “build,” a detailed lettering sketch defining “hustle,” A series of images showing lettering sketchbook pages: the completed ampersand from a 12-types lettering book, four small thumbnail sketches themed around the new year, an analog word-of-the-year page reading “build,” a detailed lettering sketch defining “hustle,” A series of images showing lettering sketchbook pages: the completed ampersand from a 12-types lettering book, four small thumbnail sketches themed around the new year, an analog word-of-the-year page reading “build,” a detailed lettering sketch defining “hustle,” A series of images showing lettering sketchbook pages: the completed ampersand from a 12-types lettering book, four small thumbnail sketches themed around the new year, an analog word-of-the-year page reading “build,” a detailed lettering sketch defining “hustle,”
January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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5calls.org
Yesterday, a Sunday, you peaked at 8,000 calls / hour via 5 Calls...

Today? You're already at 14,000 calls / hour!!

That's 4 calls a second, and that's only the calls logged on our site and apps.

Keep it up, team. 💥📞💥
January 26, 2026 at 5:35 PM
ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
When exactly is a good time to add some hand lettering? Sometimes it’s about stopping the walk. Or drawing people closer or pointing them in the right direction. 

Hand lettering that gives you a reason to look twice. 

#HandLetteredSignage
#ShopBranding
#SmallBusinessDesign
#LouisvilleKY
January 26, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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murphycartoons.bsky.social
ICE OUT. No excuses. For the Courier Journal.
January 25, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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In unimportant but personally fulfilling news: I defeated my spreadsheet of switch formulas today.
January 24, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Start today.

A January work in progress from my sketchbook.

#handlettering
#sketchbook
#letteringpractice
#creativeprocess
Three images showing different angles of an analog sketchbook page. The page features a work-in-progress hand-lettered phrase “Start Today” in decorated serif lettering, with visible pencil lines, ink details, and the texture of paper. Three images showing different angles of an analog sketchbook page. The page features a work-in-progress hand-lettered phrase “Start Today” in decorated serif lettering, with visible pencil lines, ink details, and the texture of paper. Three images showing different angles of an analog sketchbook page. The page features a work-in-progress hand-lettered phrase “Start Today” in decorated serif lettering, with visible pencil lines, ink details, and the texture of paper.
January 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM
ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
You’re doing brave things.

Some days that just means showing up, especially when the world feels so chaotic and heavy.

#handlettering
#letteringart
#digitallettering
#wordsmatter
Bright, colorful digital hand lettering that reads “You’re Doing Brave Things" Bright, colorful digital hand lettering that reads “You’re Doing Brave Things" Photo of the original pencil sketch used to plan the lettering design "You are doing brave things." Photo of the original pencil sketch used to plan the lettering design "You are doing brave things" on a page of my sketchbook with three other hand lettered quotes.
January 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Same space, clearer message.

A hand lettering chalkboard rescue to give new weight, new contrast, and room to be read again in this bar's entry space. 

#chalkboardlettering
#handlettering
#barsignage
#customsignage
#LouisvilleKY
January 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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maryrobinettekowal.com
If you're a writer, wondering why you should bother writing with the world on fire. It feels like it's not important, I need you to understand that it is.

Even if it is just because it keeps you moving forward? Even if it only brings YOU joy, that gives you energy to fight & survive.
January 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM
ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
From A to Z, plus one, the ampersand! Page by page, I made it through all 27. Time to start at the beginning? 

#handlettering
#sketchbooktour
#letteringpractice
#typestudy
Sketchbook Page featuring different letterforms and styles of the letter A Sketchbook Page featuring different letterforms and styles of the letter J Sketchbook Page featuring different letterforms and styles of the letter T Sketchbook Page featuring different letterforms and styles of the letter Z
January 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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josiahhawthorne.bsky.social
This is your reminder that Hungarian-Jewish scientist George de Hevesy dissolved two Nobel Prizes in aqua regia to keep them out of the hands of the Nazis.

He then left the dissolved solution on his shelf and fled to Sweden.

(After the war he un-dissolved the gold and the prizes were re-cast.)
January 16, 2026 at 4:14 AM
ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
Mood for 2026: analog. Yes, I designed it digitally, but it was so satisfying to take the time to paint the cover of my new planner by hand.  Even though it was fiddly and I should have sealed the cloth first. 

#handlettering
#planner
#artiststudio
#art
January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Unreasonably excited to see sugar cream pie make an appearance in Stranger Things.
January 14, 2026 at 2:07 AM
ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
Drink coffee and pretend you know what you’re doing.

One phrase, lots of ways to see it!  Love this lettering for a co-working space or coffee shop.
Image 1: Black and white digital sketch of the hand-lettered phrase “Drink Coffee and Pretend You Know What You’re Doing” displayed on an iPad. Image 2: A finished print of the same hand-lettered phrase, styled for framing. Image 3: Mock-up of the lettering applied as a mural on a coffee shop wall, shown in a realistic interior setting. Image 4: Alternate color version of the lettering, showing a different palette and visual mood.
January 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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dhlovelife.bsky.social
“Men Fear Women Will Laugh at Them;
Women Fear Men Will Kill Them”

Margaret Atwood
thebulwark.com The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 19d
Q: "Do you believe that deadly force was necessary?"

Trump: "It was highly disrespectful of law enforcement. The woman and her friend were highly disrespectful of law enforcement…Law enforcement should not be in a position where they have to put up with this stuff."
January 12, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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joshuajfriedman.com
Attention Bluesky elders: The artist behind the ANIMORPHS covers is here!
davidmattingly.bsky.social David Mattingly @davidmattingly.bsky.social · 21d
I did flipbooks for all of the Animorphs covers I did, but they appeared in black and white and very small, so I am posting them here so you can see them large and in color. No AI here--just Elastic Reality and painting. You can buy a signed print of this cover here:
www.etsy.com/listing/798775628
January 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM
ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
A look into my digital sketchbook for everyone making room for the new this year. 

5 words, 4 ways: Make room for new inspiration.

#handlettering #letteringprocess #sketchbookpractice
Single image of an iPad resting on a wooden bench, displaying a digital sketchbook page. The page shows four unfinished hand-lettered versions of the quote “make room for new inspiration,” each in a different style and layout, with visible texture and character.
January 8, 2026 at 3:02 PM
ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
Never stop looking up.

A reminder tucked into stars, trees, and quiet space.

One of my favorite recent pieces of digital lettering...coming soon to a mural near you? 

#handlettering #digitallettering #galaxyart
White hand-lettered phrase “Never Stop Lookin Up” inside an oval shape, set against a starry galaxy sky with silhouetted treetops framing the design, as if we're laying on the ground looking up at the galaxy with the lettering. Close-up detail of the word “up,” showing textured white digital lettering over a galaxy night-sky background. Alternate lettering design where the galaxy sky fills the letters, with dark negative space surrounding the phrase.
January 6, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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bencollins.bsky.social
Rough vibes on this website today, likely because people feel Hopeless and Helpless Because Can't Stop It and No One Who Is Supposed To Is Trying To So Now We're Fighting Each Other™. I recommend activities such as book, or potentially instrument if you like instrument, or even do talk on phone.
January 5, 2026 at 12:03 AM
ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
Feeling the winter AND candy land vibes of this window!

Little details bring a hand-painted window to life. On this winter display, candy canes, greenery, and snowflakes all work together.

#windowpainting #illustration #candyland
Close-up of a hand-painted winter window featuring candy canes, evergreen branches, and snowflakes. Detail highlights of custom illustration on glass, emphasizing texture and intentional design elements.
January 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
It's #artvartist2025 time! This isn't a top 9, but a year in review behind the scenes of my art biz. Although, my top is in there!

Thanks for being here and supporting both the work and the human behind it.  There is more coming in 2026, and I can't wait to get into it! 

#artistvsart #yearinreview
December 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM