Very recently Lettering Tutorial got a new look and that included a new logo too. The original logo was all digitally generated, using an existing font, and basic shapes that I tweaked in Photoshop. I put the original logo together quite quickly as I was keen to focus on content for Lettering Tutorial. It's now six months down the line, and I thought it was time for a new hand lettered logo seeing as Lettering Tutorial is all about hand lettering. First Drafts The new logo began life as just a … [Read more...]
Lettering Legend – Matt Vergotis Interview
It's so exciting to announce that Gold Coast Australian Matt Vergotis is this months 'Lettering Legend'. Matt has been working freelance for seven years, specialising in typography and branding. Altogether he has over twenty years of experience in the design industry. Matt is truly talented at creating unique lettering designs, and it's very clear that a lot of thought and effort goes into every lettering piece of work he creates. In the past he's shared a few videos and tips aimed at helping … [Read more...]
Join InkTober 2015 – 31 Days Of Ink Projects
InkTober first came under my radar last year, but at the time I was too busy working on drawing commissions to look into it properly. This year InkTober is back again, and it seems like the perfect thing to get involved with to boost those lettering skills, portfolios or both! Much of the work that gets submitted to InkTober is highly illustration based. Some of the work I've seen also incorporates lettering with illustration too. As a lettering community lets bring some amazing lettering … [Read more...]
Introducing Lettering Tutorial Book Club
There are now a number of lettering books out there in the world. There are however a few gems, and a few that stand out as helpful for those learning hand lettering, or for those wishing to further improve their skills. The aim of Lettering Tutorial Book Club is to help introduce you to new lettering books, from different categories, that can aid you on your lettering journey. Also to highlight significant features of chosen books, and to provide information on where you can get hold of them … [Read more...]
Lettering Legend – Brooke Bucherie (Goodtype) Interview
This months 'Lettering Legend' Brooke Bucherie creator of Goodtype isn't primarily known for making hand lettering of her own. She is however known for curating lettering. If you've ever tried searching for lettering on Instagram, there is a pretty big chance you will have come across the amazing Brooke Bucherie's Goodtype Instagram account. Brooke has built a tremendous collection of lettering work that she has found across the internet and shared. The Goodtype Instagram account features over … [Read more...]
