For some hand lettering is a hobby, but for others it's more than that. Lettering is a skill that some artists want to make a career from, but is this actually possible? If I had been asked this question two years ago when I was a complete beginner at lettering, I would have said no and that's what I genuinely thought at the time. I did not think it was possible to make a career out of being a lettering artist. I thought maybe an artist could do a bit of lettering commission work here and … [Read more...]
Lettering Legend – Ged Palmer Interview
Ged Palmer has built up a number of lettering skills over the past twelve years throughout his hand lettering career, including calligraphy, sign painting and typography. Ged is primarily based in London and has also completed lettering works across the globe. He has worked with some significant clients including Microsoft and Philips. He has also been recognised by both the Type Directors Club and the International Society of Typographic Designers. Without a shadow of doubt he is a 'Lettering … [Read more...]
Make A Light Box For Less Than $7
I've been hand lettering for a while now and I've still not got round to purchasing a light box / light pad. For those that haven't come across a light box or light pad before, a light box is a box that lights up, sending light out just through the top. A light pad is pretty much the same thing as a light box but tends to use led lights not a bulb, light pads are usually thinner and lighter than light boxes and tend to be more portable. They're great for tracing your hand lettering, and refining … [Read more...]
Eight Classes To Excel Your Hand Lettering
Just a couple of days ago Lettering Tutorial turned one year old. I can't quite actually believe it, I can still remember writing my first ever article pretty clueless about all things lettering, and I've come a long way since! I have learnt a lot about lettering this past year, and I mean a lot, but there is still so much I don't know and there are still so many lettering skills I've yet to master. At the end of the day nearly everything comes down to practice, and as a lettering artist it's … [Read more...]
The Business Of Hand Lettering Workshop (Exclusive Discount)
Are you interested in building a career as a hand-lettering artist? Want to take up calligraphy as a part-time gig? Are you a hand-lettering artist who is struggling to grow your business? If you answered yes to any of the above then there's a good chance this workshop is for you! Sign up for the workshop here! Modern Thrive is a fantastic resource for creative types and is hosting a really helpful workshop in April 2016. The workshop runs from the 6th - 8th of April, and is available to … [Read more...]
