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.
Tag: hand lettering
How to use Crayola markers for Hand Lettering | Lowercase alphabet
You all may have seen on Instagram many people using Crayola Markers for lettering. This tutorial I go over how to use Crayola Washable markers for hand lettering. The alphabet is one of many that I have constructed. Feel free to take it and use it as you please.
I work God Damn Hard (hand lettering process)
In this video I wanted to capture the process of from beginning to end. Because the process of sketching out letters then inking them takes time. Also the process is one that is very enjoyable. Whenever you start a project of such you are more appreciative of when it is finished.
The quote is far from being god but I work god damned hard. The quote is one that I really like and it is a from a Jay Z song so I decided you know thats what I am going to ink. This was a way for me to get out of my comfort zone with calligraphy/brush lettering.
My Hand will always
When I first heard this quote from Margaret Kilgallen it was an eye opener. A great example is in our design work,calligraphy,lettering we focused so much on getting everything crisp and clean. Not to say having clean and crisp design/lettering,calligraphy work is bad. More so that you can try and try to get your lines straight but it will never be straight.
Therefore that is where the beauty is. If you look at something that is hand done it captures a different essence to it. The feeling of not being done by a machine lacks certain aesthetics. Lets take hmm a Renaissance painting and compare it to a digital painting. The painting from the Renaissance will evoke more feeling of human like quality to the piece.
While the digital painting will have a mechanical feel to it. But this is could be up to debate for many people. I just want you to realize that the importance of having a human aspect to your work will allow you to invest yourself even more into it. Because if you look at someones lettering or calligraphy really close you can see the line waver.
Maybe from afar it looks amazingly beautiful. When close up you notice the flaws better. This involves training your eyes to be able to spot certain things. Another thing is with other aspects of lettering,calligraphy and graphic design.
Doyald Young, Logotype Designer
Nothing can describe the beautifulness of this video along with the lovely typography and logo designs.
A Letter A Day for 27 Days
Recently I began a new project to draw a letter a day for 26 days. The reason behind it was to really see what I could come up with. So far I’m only the letter E. But by the time you read this I should be on the letter I. I Post the letters daily on my instagram Here’s some of the Letters I have done so far.
Sean from Seanwes.com interview
A very inspiring interview with Sean from Seanwes.com . He produces hand lettering that shows the time that he has put in to produce the quality of work that will have you drooling over how clean and beautifully they are done.
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