Lessons:15Length:31 minutes
Are you fascinated by hand lettering and typography, but not sure where to start?
Learn hand lettering in this short course that's perfect for beginners! Learn the difference between hand lettering and calligraphy, the hand lettering alphabet, and finally how to get started creating your first hand lettering font.
You'll learn the basics of how to hand letter and create two beautiful, finished pieces of typography. You’ll learn about pen control, letterforms, composition, and how to develop your own style for lettering.
1.Introduction
1.1Introduction01:18
1.1
Introduction
01:18
1.2What's the Difference Between Hand Lettering and Calligraphy?00:58
1.2
What's the Difference Between Hand Lettering and Calligraphy?
00:58
2.Getting Started
2.1The Tools You'll Need02:47
2.1
The Tools You'll Need
02:47
3.The Basics
3.1Practising Your Lines and Strokes04:30
3.1
Practising Your Lines and Strokes
04:30
3.2Turning Lines Into Letterforms02:09
3.2
Turning Lines Into Letterforms
02:09
4.Hand Lettering Your Own Alphabet
4.1Letter Your Alphabet01:15
4.1
Letter Your Alphabet
01:15
4.2Joining Letters and Extra Flourishes04:41
4.2
Joining Letters and Extra Flourishes
04:41
4.3Learn About the Baseline03:08
4.3
Learn About the Baseline
03:08
5.First Project
5.1Plan the Composition02:03
5.1
Plan the Composition
02:03
5.2Sketching and Refinement01:31
5.2
Sketching and Refinement
01:31
5.3Inking01:39
5.3
Inking
01:39
6.Second Project
6.1Mixing Lettering Styles01:38
6.1
Mixing Lettering Styles
01:38
6.2Using Different Materials01:39
6.2
Using Different Materials
01:39
6.3Creating a Cohesive Piece01:29
6.3
Creating a Cohesive Piece
01:29
7.Conclusion
7.1Conclusion00:22
7.1
Conclusion
00:22
