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How to Draw Playful Sans Serif A (Video + Practice Sheets)

Beginner Hand Lettering· Hand Lettering· iPad Lettering

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Learn how to draw a playful sans-serif A in the Pinky Promise style. Follow the free video tutorial and download printable and Procreate practice sheets.

Playful Sans Serif: A. Learn how to draw a playful sans-serif letter A in the Pinky Promise style. Follow the free video tutorial and download printable and Procreate practice sheets.

How to Draw Playful Sans Serif A (Video + Practice Sheets)

Learn how to draw a playful sans-serif letter A in my Pinky Promise lettering style!

This step-by-step tutorial includes a free video lesson along with printable and Procreate practice sheets to help you practice.

You’ll learn how to build a simple sans-serif letterform and decorate it with hearts, patterns, outlines, and other playful details that make the Pinky Promise style unique.

Download the Practice Sheets

Get the Printable PDF + Procreate worksheets below.

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Watch the Video Tutorial

I’ll be working digitally and using my Maximalist Lettering Kit Brushes for Procreate for every video in this series. You can follow along with Procreate or any drawing tools you prefer. 

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Prefer an EASY single download option?

While this is a free series, I also offer a collective workbook option that includes all 26 letters in a single, easily downloadable PDF. The free series will focus on uppercase letters. You can learn the lowercase letters exclusively in the workbook, plus learn ideas for customizing this style!

It also includes a Procreate file so you can practice these digitally.

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How to Draw Playful Sans Serif Letter A (Video + Practice Sheets): Steps

How to Draw a Playful Sans Serif Letter A

  1. Draw the letter frame.
  2. Add weight. I opted for a cute upside-down heart center.
  3. Add color and refine.
  4. Add fun details and more color!

How to Draw Playful Sans Serif Letter A (Video + Practice Sheets): Variations

Pinky Promise Style Tips for Letter A

  • Pattern Ideas for Letter A: The letter A offers plenty of space for decorative patterns. Try filling the letter with polka dots, checkerboard diamonds, tiny hearts, stripes, stars, or stitched details. You can also combine multiple patterns by using one design inside the letter and another along the outline. Experimenting with different textures is an easy way to create several unique versions of the same letter.
  • Heart Placement Ideas: Because the letter A has an open center, it’s the perfect place to add a heart-shaped detail. Try replacing the traditional crossbar with a heart, placing a small heart inside the counter, or adding hearts around the outside of the letter as decorative accents. Hearts can be large statement elements or tiny details that add a subtle touch of whimsy.
  • Decorative Outline Ideas: Outlines help the letter A stand out and add extra personality to the design. Try double outlines, scalloped edges, stitched borders, dotted outlines, or shadow effects. You can also create a sticker-style appearance by adding a thick white border around the entire letter.
  • Doodle Ideas: Simple doodles can make your letter A feel even more playful. Consider adding swirls, sparkles, bows, flowers, stars, plus signs, dots, or tiny hearts around the letter. These embellishments help fill empty space and create a fun, hand-drawn look without overwhelming the design.
  • Alternate Letter A Ideas: Once you’ve mastered the basic Pinky Promise letter A, try creating your own variations. Draw a bubble-style A, a tall and narrow A, a chunky block A, or an A filled entirely with hearts. Mix and match patterns, outlines, colors, and doodles to create a design that feels uniquely yours while still capturing the playful spirit of the Pinky Promise style.

Learn playful sans serif lettering from A–Z. Follow step-by-step video tutorials + grab free practice sheets for every letter of the alphabet.

How to Download & OPEN Files

Each post of this series will feature a set of free worksheets. Here’s how to download the files.

If you’re using a computer:

  1. Download the ZIP file.
  2. Double-click the ZIP file to unzip it, which creates a standard folder containing the files.
  3. Open the folder, then locate the .procreate file and/or the PDF.
  4. Send to your iPad using AirDrop, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or email.
  5. On your iPad, tap the file and select “Open in Procreate” to open the Procreate file, or tap the PDF to open it in your preferred app.

If you’re doing it directly on your iPad:

  1. Download the ZIP file and open the Files app.
  2. Go to your Downloads folder or the location where you saved it.
  3. Tap the ZIP file once. The iPad will automatically unzip it into a new folder.
  4. Open the new folder and tap the .procreate file.
  5. Tap Share → Open in Procreate (or it may open automatically)

Playful Sans Serif: Letter AFrequently Asked Questions

How do I draw a playful sans-serif letter A?

Start with a simple sans-serif letterform and add decorative details such as hearts, patterns, outlines, scallops, or doodles. Follow the video tutorial and practice sheets for step-by-step guidance.

What is the Pinky Promise lettering style?

Pinky Promise is a playful sans-serif lettering style I designed, combining clean letterforms with hearts, patterns, doodles, decorative outlines, and whimsical embellishments.

Is this tutorial beginner-friendly?

Yes. The Pinky Promise style starts with simple sans-serif letters, making it approachable for beginners while still offering plenty of creative opportunities.

Can I use these worksheets in Procreate?

Yes. Every lesson includes a Procreate practice sheet and a printable version for paper.

What supplies do I need?

You can complete this lesson with Procreate, a pencil and paper, markers, brush pens, or any drawing tool you prefer. I’ll be using my Maximalist Lettering Kit Brushes for Procreate in every video in this series.

Where can I find the rest of the alphabet?

Visit the Playful Sans Serif Lettering A–Z hub page to access tutorials, videos, and practice sheets for every letter in the alphabet.

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About Dawn Nicole

Dawn Nicole is a full-time artist known for her playful lettering and illustration style. She's the author of The Art of Playful Lettering, Modern Folk Art Coloring Book, and The Bibliophile's Coloring & Lettering Book. She holds a B.A. in English, an M.B.A., and an Advanced Certificate in Graphic Design and Branding. Most days, you’ll find her with a coffee in one hand, an Apple Pencil in the other, and big ideas swirling in her head. She believes that every letter tells a story, and my favorite stories are the ones written in (digital) ink, color, and a little bit of controlled chaos.

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Slow mornings, sweet thoughts, strawberry skies. 🍓✨ Who else is so ready for summer?

I’ve been a bit MIA around here lately because life decided to hand us a completely unexpected adventure. We spontaneously moved into a new-to-us 70s A-frame on a large pond and a bit over 3 acres of land, all somehow within our school district.

It was an “as is” sale. Over 200 people attended the open house, and there were 8 offers. We genuinely never expected to get it, but somehow, we did. And now we’ve been here almost a month already, completely in love with this quirky little dream house.

Since then, it’s basically been nonstop unpacking, organizing, painting, and trying to survive the steady stream of contractors and projects. And let me tell you, painting heavily textured 70s walls deserves its own Olympic event. Most days, I’ve gotten well over 20k steps! 😅

On top of all that, our oldest graduates from high school next week, which honestly feels impossible, emotional, and exciting all at once. So things have been just a tiny bit chaotic over here lately.

But even in the middle of all the boxes and paint rollers, I’ve still been creating tons of free lettering content over on the blog and YouTube. Over the past few months, I’ve shared:
✨ a Playful Bubble Lettering Series
✨ a Modern Cursive Series
✨ a Foundational Lettering Styles Series (serif, sans serif, + script)

And right now, we’re in the middle of:
💗 Playful Block Lettering
💗 Brush Calligraphy for Beginners

Thank you for sticking around while life has been extra full lately. I’m excited to finally start sharing more of this new season with you all, both the creative work and the house projects. 🍓💕

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Slow mornings, sweet thoughts, strawberry skies. 🍓✨ Who else is so ready for summer?I’ve been a bit MIA around here lately because life decided to hand us a completely unexpected adventure. We spontaneously moved into a new-to-us 70s A-frame on a large pond and a bit over 3 acres of land, all somehow within our school district.It was an “as is” sale. Over 200 people attended the open house, and there were 8 offers. We genuinely never expected to get it, but somehow, we did. And now we’ve been here almost a month already, completely in love with this quirky little dream house.Since then, it’s basically been nonstop unpacking, organizing, painting, and trying to survive the steady stream of contractors and projects. And let me tell you, painting heavily textured 70s walls deserves its own Olympic event. Most days, I’ve gotten well over 20k steps! 😅On top of all that, our oldest graduates from high school next week, which honestly feels impossible, emotional, and exciting all at once. So things have been just a tiny bit chaotic over here lately.But even in the middle of all the boxes and paint rollers, I’ve still been creating tons of free lettering content over on the blog and YouTube. Over the past few months, I’ve shared:
✨ a Playful Bubble Lettering Series
✨ a Modern Cursive Series
✨ a Foundational Lettering Styles Series (serif, sans serif, + script)And right now, we’re in the middle of:
💗 Playful Block Lettering
💗 Brush Calligraphy for BeginnersThank you for sticking around while life has been extra full lately. I’m excited to finally start sharing more of this new season with you all, both the creative work and the house projects. 🍓💕