Lettering artist Jason Carne is the creator of a fantastic resource called Lettering Library. The library found at letteringlibrary.com is full of old books that are no longer in print which Jason has collected over time. I am so excited to share this resource with you as there isn't anything else quite like it in the lettering world, and I am sure you will want to visit time and time again. The benefits of Lettering Library Collecting books that are no longer in print can often be quite … [Read more...]
Hand Lettering Podcast – EP6 Featured Lettering Artist Alexandra Snowdon
In a brand new episode of the Hand Lettering Podcast 'Featured Lettering Artist Alexandra Snowdon', become inspired by Alexandra and her beautiful illustrative lettering artwork. Join in by lettering a suggested quote, and listen to answers on lettering questions about practice, and digital versus tangible work. This podcast series shares helpful hand lettering information, tips, and resources, everything from beginning lettering to going pro. Previously episodes of the podcast were available … [Read more...]
Lettering Legend – Colin Tierney Interview
It's great to be starting the new year with a new 'Lettering Legend'. Colin Tierney has been responsible for some very creative and original lettering over the past couple of years. He has also inspired many with his Crayola pen experimentations. Often specialising in brush style lettering Colin has produced a body of work to be proud of. Although Colin makes and shares lettering work on a regular basis, he also finds time to work on another project called 'In A Brush', where he curates his own … [Read more...]
Hand Lettering Podcast – EP5 Starting Something New & Following It Through
Whether you're starting something creative at the beginning of a new year or starting something new at any point in your life, 'Starting Something New & Following It Through' can help keep you on track. Maybe you're starting lettering from scratch, or perhaps you've been learning illustrative lettering and want to branch out and learn brush lettering. You might just want to practice more regularly. Whatever you've chosen to do though, obstacles can sometimes get in the way, including fear … [Read more...]
Wishing You Happy Holidays & A Happy New Year
Christmas is getting pretty close now so I just wanted to wish you happy holidays & a happy new year through the art of lettering and animation! Everything in the animation was created by me except for the music, I only have limited skills at playing the guitar and piano! I created the background in photoshop, I drew out the lettering in pencil, and imported it into some animation software. Next I traced all of the paths for each letter placing points, then individually animated each … [Read more...]
