Pricing can be really difficult especially when you're first starting out at lettering, or if a friend asks for some lettering work you don't always know what to charge. Renata, a member of the Hand Lettering HQ community I manage raised the question of 'How much should you charge for lettering especially if it's for a friend?'. I knew this question wouldn't lead to a short response, and it didn't feel right featuring it at the end of a podcast episode, so I have shaped an episode around it. … [Read more...]
Hand Lettering Podcast – EP12 Featured Lettering Artist Dallas Clayton
Dallas Clayton is a very skilled and talented artist. His work can take on many forms and often sends out great messages too. In 'Featured Lettering Artist Dallas Clayton' I give a little intro about Dallas and then discuss a piece of work that he created which stood out to me. I provide an inspiring quote for you to have a go at hand lettering in whatever style that takes your fancy. Then towards the end of the episode answer a very common question that many lettering artists will ask … [Read more...]
Hand Lettering Podcast – Ep11 Thumbnail Sketches, Should You Be Using Them?
Thumbnail sketches have a lot of benefits but it's not always obvious what they are, often doing the extra work of drawing out multiple thumbnail sketches can seem pointless. I challenge the misconceptions about using thumbnail sketches through sharing my own experiences and mistakes. I discuss the advantages and disadvantages to using them, and I also share an exclusive offer which I talk about towards the end of the episode. This podcast series shares helpful hand lettering information, tips, … [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...]
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...]
