- Overview
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1.2 What's the Difference Between Hand Lettering and Calligraphy?
In this lesson, you’ll learn the vital differences between traditional calligraphy and the modern hand lettering we'll be practicing.
1.Introduction
1.1Introduction01:18
1.2What's the Difference Between Hand Lettering and Calligraphy?00:58
2.Getting Started
2.1The Tools You'll Need02:47
3.The Basics
3.1Practising Your Lines and Strokes04:30
3.2Turning Lines Into Letterforms02:09
4.Hand Lettering Your Own Alphabet
4.1Letter Your Alphabet01:15
4.2Joining Letters and Extra Flourishes04:41
4.3Learn About the Baseline03:08
5.First Project
5.1Plan the Composition02:03
5.2Sketching and Refinement01:31
5.3Inking01:39
6.Second Project
6.1Mixing Lettering Styles01:38
6.2Using Different Materials01:39
6.3Creating a Cohesive Piece01:29
7.Conclusion
7.1Conclusion00:22
1.2 What's the Difference Between Hand Lettering and Calligraphy?
Hi everyone, welcome to the first lesson of hand lettering for beginners. In this lesson, we're going to start with the fundamentals. It's important to learn that what I'm teaching isn't calligraphy, but hand lettering, so it's a lot more relaxed. They're often confused and mixed-up because they're both visual art forms, but traditionally, calligraphy requires a lot more discipline. Calligraphy is the art of writing, whereas hand lettering is more decorative and considered drawing. They have the same principles, but a different approach to creating letters. Calligraphy has a long history and requires precision compared to lettering which is free flowing and illustrative, and even apply your own personality. Because how lettering has less rules and discipline, it means you can create your own distinct style when applying the lessons in this course. Next, we'll cover the tools you need to get started.
