There are a few different types of lettering, and if you're not focusing on calligraphy, chalk lettering or brush lettering, then there's a good chance pencils will be your tool of choice. You might think that there isn't too much to know or consider when choosing or using a pencil. Aside from the fact they come in different tone values. However there are a couple of different pencils to consider when lettering. The following video gives an in-depth look at different pencils you can use for … [Read more...]
Four Reasons Why To Take Up Hand Lettering Now
Aside from the fact hand lettering is a lot of fun, there are four really great reasons that stand out as to why you should take up hand lettering now if you haven't already. 1 . Interest in hand lettering is on the rise According to Google Trends hand lettering has been gaining interest since 2007. Around 2007 to 2013 it had slow but steady interest. Then throughout 2013 interest in lettering started to rise massively and has been rising ever since. It's hard to determine the exact … [Read more...]
How and when to start Hand Lettering
Finding out how and when is best to start hand lettering originally started off as a bit of a mystery. I previously mentioned in 'Lettering a Logo', a few courses out there recommend learning the anatomy of letters and characters first. Some letterers give little exercises to start drawing letter forms. Then lead people onto tackling lettering itself, making the starting points seem quite varied. So how do you start hand lettering, and when is best to start? After you've learnt the difference … [Read more...]
Mary Kate McDevitt Illustrating with Lettering Workshop (Skillshare)
Yesterday Mary Kate McDevitt launched a new class on Skillshare called 'Hand-Lettering Workshop: Illustrating with Lettering'. Mary Kate has a very large portfolio of lettering work to her name, a lot of is colourful and there is inspiration to be found all across her website Mary Kate McDevitt. I'm only just starting to familiarise myself with Mary Kate and her work. So I've yet to enrol in any of her classes on Skillshare, but will definitely be enrolling in one as soon as I can. I saw that … [Read more...]
An introduction to Hand Lettering, Typography and Font
There is often a little confusion around what hand lettering is and what the differences are between hand lettering, typography and font. You may have questioned one or both of these things as a beginner first starting out at hand lettering, or if you have just started showing an interest in it. Until I became inspired to get more involved in lettering, I wasn't too sure what exactly was classed as hand lettering. I also wasn't too sure in what ways hand lettering differed from typography and … [Read more...]
