Designing 3D Chrome Letters in Procreate
A course by Aurelie Maron
, Lettering Artist and Graphic Designer
Bring energy and dimension to your lettering compositions by exploring colors, shadows, textures, and effects using the Procreate app
- 100% positive reviews (14)
- 593 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Bring energy and dimension to your lettering compositions by exploring colors, shadows, textures, and effects using the Procreate app
- 100% positive reviews (14)
- 593 students
- 12 lessons (2h 13m)
- 17 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Just like illustration, lettering requires a lot of sketching, editing, and refining—a process made much easier by digital tools like Procreate. For lettering artist and graphic designer Aurelie Maron, it’s an essential tool for creating vibrant artwork that has seen her work with clients such as Uber, Cincinnati Magazine, and The Vegilantes.
In this online course, Aurelie teaches you how to draw your own words and give them dimension through special effects in Procreate. Explore her step-by-step process for creating realistic, retro-inspired lettering with a 3D chrome effect and take your lettering practice to the next level!
What will you learn in this online course?
Course table of contents
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U1U1. Introduction
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U2U2. Pre-production
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U3U3. Production
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U4U4. Refining the Last Details
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FPFP Final project
Begin the course by getting to know lettering artist Aurelie Maron. Discover the creative journey that led her to start her own studio along with the influences that inspire her.
Dive into the materials needed as well as some basic lettering techniques. Then learn how to draw script letterforms. Build a mood board of inspiration and decide on a word for your project before creating an initial sketch.
Prepare your canvas in Procreate, then refine your drawing, following Aurelie’s tips for creating cohesive letterforms. Develop the final shape of your word using the vector brush.
Learn how to add color and volume, as well as apply shadows and highlights to achieve a chrome effect. To wrap up the course, Aurelie shows you how to make the final adjustments to your image so it’s ready to share on social media.
What is this course's project?
Illustrate a word of your choice by exploring colors, shadows, highlights, and textures to achieve a realistic 3D chrome effect in Procreate.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to improve their digital lettering skills and explore new styles.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required, but a basic understanding of Procreate would be beneficial.
In terms of materials, you need an iPad, a stylus, and the latest version of the Procreate app.
Reviews
A course by Aurelie Maron
Aurelie Maron is a lettering artist based on the Gold Coast. Originally from New Caledonia, she moved to Australia in 2010 to study graphic design, where she fell in love with the art of typography. Early in her career, she became known for her work with chalk typography and monochrome lettering before discovering the possibilities of the Procreate app for digital lettering.
Since then, she’s started her own studio and taught hundreds of design students online and at university. Alongside selling lettering toolkits via her online shop and sharing her work with over 100K followers on Instagram, Aurelie has collaborated with brands like Uber, Cincinnati Magazine, and The Vegilantes.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Pre-production
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Materials and Hand Lettering Basics
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How to Draw Script Letterforms
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Picking Your Own Word and Style
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U3
Production
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Preparing the Canvas in Procreate
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Sketch Refinement
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Creating the Final Shape
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U4
Refining the Last Details
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Adding Colour and Volume
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Applying Shadows and Highlights 1
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Applying Shadows and Highlights 2
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Final Background Adjustments
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FP
Final project
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Designing 3D Chrome Letters in Procreate
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marbleling
Enjoy it so much! Aurelie makes the steps easy to follow. I also love her sharing on how she does research, how to observe and how to find inspirations from the references.
poshdiva126127
i love the learning process, hope you share more tips how to drawing techniques of the the challenges on your behance, thanks very much, totally enjoy it!
mg.andrenacci
Che dire, come sempre Aurelie ti guida passo passo verso la realizzazione di ciò che ti sembra impossibile da realizzare. Consiglio questo è tanti altri suoi corsi!!!
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christykiut
Excelente curso. Bastante recomendable
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cecy19
Aurelie is simply amazing! Her teaching kills make anything easy to learn…as a beginner I was able to complete the project and I am super proud of my art.