Stanley Donwood is an artist with an array of different creative skills. He is very well known for producing all of the album artwork used by the band Radiohead. He's had a few books published, including a graphic novel which he made in a month to win a five pound bet. Stanley has used both hand lettering and digital lettering in a lot of his work over the years, he is uniquely talented and most deserving of the title 'Lettering Legend'. One of the main reasons I wanted to feature Stanley is … [Read more...]
Hand Lettering Podcast – EP10 Featured Lettering Artist Gemma O’Brien
In 'Featured Lettering Artist Gemma O'Brien' I introduce you to the Australian lettering artist. Gemma's talents are not just limited to one style of lettering, and the size of her work is never limited either. I also discuss in some detail a piece of Gemma's work that has stood out to me and that may inspire you too. As always I share a quote which is relevant to last weeks episode on slowing things down, it's great for beginner letterers to have a play with, and a fun activity for the more … [Read more...]
Lettering Legend – John Stevens Interview
John Stevens is a truly accomplished lettering artist, with many years of experience and a great deal of wisdom. A number of lettering artists dream of not only having John’s skills but also his confidence too. One moment John could be lettering a beautifully precise and elegant certificate using calligraphy, the next moment he could be creating a piece of brush lettering with loose flowing letters. John is a master of many lettering styles and there seems to be no end to where his talents … [Read more...]
Hand Lettering Podcast – EP9 Slowing Down Your Hand Lettering, Brush Lettering & Calligraphy
Most of us come from a culture where we're used to getting the things we want quickly, and where things like speed videos are incredibly popular. 'Slowing Down Your Hand Lettering, Brush Lettering & Calligraphy' questions why we need to speed things up so much. The episode then moves on to discuss what can be gained and achieved from slowing your lettering process down. This podcast series shares helpful hand lettering information, tips, and resources, everything from beginning lettering to … [Read more...]
Lettering Tutorial New Gallery Hashtag
Lettering Tutorial has a new gallery feature which I'm excited to talk about. If you listen to my Hand Lettering Podcast you might already be aware of the new gallery hashtag I announced for you to use. If you've not had chance to listen to the podcast series yet, or you're not caught up on the latest episode don't worry as I'm going to provide you with the significant details of the new hashtag in this article. The new gallery hashtag can be used to share your lettering that has been … [Read more...]
