Introduction to Custom Lettering

Overview

“Now I’m going to teach you how to move from the thumbnail to the larger size I’m going to work on. Then, I will put into practice the technique of drawing and refining in layers, clearly defining the voice I want to have in my final lettering.”

In this video lesson Cyla Costa addresses the topic: Refining the sketch, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Custom Lettering. Learn how to create expressive letters in your own signature style by combining manual and digital techniques.

Partial transcription of the video

“Refining the sketch Now that I have a path that I want to follow in my miniature sketch, I will refine this sketch and explore more details and possibilities in a larger size. I will continue working on A4 and I will use the technique of layers on parchment paper. If you’re working on the Ipad, just increase the more rustic, miniature sketch, and continue drawing on the next digital layer. I'm going to do this eye transposition, but what can you do too is to photograph or scan this miniature and print it the size you want to keep working. I have my word Golden, that follows this ripple. I’m...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Custom Lettering

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (139)
• 2562 students
• 4 units
• 19 lessons (3h 35m)
• 12 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Digital Lettering, Hand Lettering, Lettering