Finding good reference for your hand lettering can be just as important as using reference within your projects at all. If the reference you've collected isn't great then this will likely reflect in the work you create. Reference usually consists of images and information that is relevant to your project. Including examples of textures, layouts, lettering styles and more. You then use the reference you have collected to build a more informed creation of your own. Last week I wrote about the … [Read more...]
Lettering Legend – Belinda Love Lee Interview
I recently announced a new feature called 'Lettering Legends'. If you are not sure what a 'Lettering Legend' is then here is a brief summary. A 'Lettering Legend' is somebody from the lettering community that has inspired others, they may or may not be well known but they are certainly worth knowing about. If you'd like more detail, then please read the introduction article that I previously wrote. The first 'Lettering Legend' that I introduced you to was brush artist Emma Holmes, and it was … [Read more...]
