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...]
Why Sharing Your Hand Lettering Work Is Important
Sharing your hand lettering work might be something you're already doing. It might be something you're totally scared of doing. Either way whether you're sharing your work or not, you may be unaware of the benefits. Reflection If you're regularly sharing your work on something like Instagram or Pinterest even on a blog, over time you'll be able to look back over your work, and easily reflect upon it. You might start to notice patterns in your style of working, which can help you to … [Read more...]
Brush Lettering For Beginners Part Two: Techniques
Brush lettering techniques will allow you to move your brush lettering to the next level. As mentioned in 'Brush Lettering For Beginners Part One', script skills and brush pen experimentation will give you a good starting point, but there is more to brush lettering than just those two things! If you've not read part one I definitely recommend reading it and acting upon it first, before practicing the techniques in this article. I know often it's tempting to dive straight into new activities. … [Read more...]
Brush Lettering For Beginners Part One
Brush lettering is one of those skills where once you master it, the results can look brilliant. There are a lot of different styles of brush lettering out there, but learning the basics will allow you in time to develop any brush lettering styles you like. To learn brush lettering, you only need a handful of tools. You'll need a few sheets of paper, you can use cheap printer paper for practice, and then may want to upgrade to something of a nicer quality once your skill develops. A sharp … [Read more...]
New Learn Lettering Seanwes Classes Are Live
Sean McCabe from Seanwes, an experienced hand letterer and entrepreneur has launched a 2.0 version of his 'Learn Lettering' classes. In the not so distant past Sean created 'Learn Lettering', a series of very in depth classes to suit those interested in different lettering paths. The paths including classes for beginners, intermediate letterers and those wanting to become lettering masters. Over the past few months Sean has been working very hard and has refreshed and updated his classes. … [Read more...]
