On instagram there are many times people will ask how did you do that shading on posts. I wanted to show a very simple way to add shading to typography. Because at times it can feel as if they person behind an account that you ask a question can feel as if they are keeping it a secret. So I wanted to share this simple tip.
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How to hold a Pilot Parallel calligraphy pen
Using a Pilot Parallel Pen for calligraphy it takes some time to learn how to use precisely. Also learning how to hold the pen while using it for calligraphy requires patience and to not rush.
You are never too busy
There comes a time in our life that we use the excuse of not having enough time. I recently learned to use my time even more efficiently. One of the ways is by whenever I am watching a video or etc I sketch.
Just think of the time that you spend watching something and you are just sitting there doing nothing to help benefit you. I am not saying you have to do any of this. What I am saying is you have time. The main thing is you have to determine how you want to use the time.
The simple things that we can do to improve our skills is easy. But the most important thing is that its also easy not to do. I just recently started focusing more on sketching whenever I get the chance. I had to be honest with myself that I was lacking in the aspect of sketching and or I was tired of my working looking all the same.
Be honest with your skills and where you are currently. Remember that the people who are who you aspire to be constantly work on their craft and skills. Time and consistent practice is what matters. If you are talented you will fail if you are not skilled.
How to critique calligraphy work pt 2
Here is part two of the two part series I created on how to critique calligraphy work. This a way that I go about critiquing the calligraphy work that I do. The process of learning how to see the fine details and why something is working vs not working takes time to develop such a skill.
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How to critique Calligraphy work
Critiquing calligraphy is something that I feel is learned by more practice. Also learning how to see little details of you work better with each piece. One major thing is learning how to see different angles that your pen should be at while constructing each letter.
Another thing is being able to see the spacing that is needed between each letter. Because if you are writing a word and the letters are crashing into each other it will not be a solid piece. This video is part one of a two part series of me explaining how to critique calligraphy work.
Free Crayola washable Marker template
I have created a free crayola washable marker template using a letter form that I created. Crayola washable markers are cheap markers and so much fun to use. Another great thing is how cheap they are. Because at first I was a little skeptical thinking “really people are creating these amazing pieces with crayola markers”?
Here is the free Template that you can use to being practicing crayoligraphy.
Designed To Speak – Aaron Draplin
Really enjoyed this video of Aaron speaking about design and it makes a lot of sense.
How Snapchat’s filters work
Well this opened my eyes up to a lot about snapchat compared to before. Where I see how they worked but I did not know the way how they worked in detail.
Why your agency is making the mistake by not hiring a Junior designer
The reason why your agency is making the mistake not hiring a junior graphic designer is because you are missing out being able to mold someone into a better designer. Don’t get me wrong I know that not everyone is capable of being taught things. The ego’s that we have as humans can affect us. There are somethings that agencies miss out on time and time again.
I for one know that I am more than willing to do whatever it takes to be the best designer possible no matter how hard the work is I’m willing to get it done. Also I know that are other graphic designers out there who are just as willing or even more willing than I am. Just think for a second how many times you are missing that talent by brushing them off and sending the automated email of you did not meet the qualifications and never explaining why they were not qualified.
The studio and or agency that you have can use new life into it. Because I’m sure you’ve had graphic designers that have been at the company for a very long time who are just going through the motions of the job. The main reason why you may not hire just any graphic designer is because you are scared. Or you could say there’s no reason for me to take time to get someone up to speed with the company and spend the time nor money.
Junior Graphic designers have heart and are more than willing to join your studio/agency. The new life that your agency will have hiring new designers will be worth it. But do not get me wrong I know that there are going to be crappy designers/ special. You just have to think long term and not short term.
Because if you are not thinking long term in regards to the life of your agency/ studio I am pretty sure the well which you pull from will dry up. Then results will show further down the line. So why would you not want to have fresh talent in your organization?
Crayola Marker Hand lettering tutorial | Uppercase alphabet
Here is part two of the series that I did on using a crayola washable marker. In this video I go over how to construct the lowercase alphabet that I have created. Alright well that is enough said enjoy the video and fun with crayola markers.
