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...]
Hand Lettering Exercise – Lettering A Logo Part 4
This week I completed my third and final logo challenge. If you haven't been following along, I set a challenge to letter three existing logos. The aim of the challenge is to help you get a taste of hand lettering but with structure at the same time. The structure comes from knowing how your drawing outcome should look by drawing an existing logo. For more information about the logo challenge and to see my progress so far, have a look at Lettering A Logo Parts One, Two and Three. For my final … [Read more...]
Hand Lettering Exercise – Lettering A Logo Part Three
Thank you for joining me in lettering a logo part three. If you missed parts one and two you can catch up with them here and here! If you'd like a quick summary now though, the lettering a logo series is all about taking those first steps forward, and lettering existing logos as they are familiar. It is aimed at giving you a little taste of hand lettering without being overwhelming. I apologise that part three didn't follow a week after part two as planned, but it's been a busy couple of … [Read more...]
Hand Lettering Exercise – Lettering a logo part one
Hello there! If you're new to hand lettering, and not sure where to begin with it, then the following exercise should help you on your way. A few of the courses on hand lettering that I've looked at often start with the anatomy of letters and characters. They explore the different parts of letters and what they are called. I do think the anatomy of letters and characters is something that is important to know. If you've read my About page you'll have seen that I come from an artistic … [Read more...]
