Introduction to Hand-Lettering: Composing Colorful Letters
Focus on the script
A course by Stephane Lopes , Lettering Artist and Art Director
About the video: Focus on the script
Overview
“The composition of the lettering will be very important! I will show you how to do composition and how to write in script lettering. You will learn how to use the rules seen above to write words in the best possible way.”
In this video lesson Stephane Lopes addresses the topic: Focus on the script, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Hand-Lettering: Composing Colorful Letters. Learn hand-lettering techniques step-by-step and give incredible visual strength to your words.
Partial transcription of the video
“We have reviewed the five rules together. Now it's time to apply them to a word. and that word will be lettering. When I write a word in script. i always work in the same way. I begin by sketching a median or baseline. a line that helps me structure the design. This approach ensures consistency in my lettering work. the slant to the word. That is to say. i will use this line for the word. to write around. Next. still freehand. i sketch lines. which I refer to as inclination lines. to establish the slant for the word. swiftly enough to keep approximately the same angle consistently throughou...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Hand-Lettering: Composing Colorful Letters
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Hand Lettering, Lettering
Stephane Lopes
A course by Stephane Lopes
Driven by a passion for the creation of logos and graphic identities, Stephane Lopes decided to begin his professional journey studying audiovisual communication. He continued his journey into the world of graphic arts, editing, and publishing and slowly began to specialize in typography, and more specifically, lettering, which allowed him to fully explore his creativity.
It is testament to his Instagram account that he has had the opportunity to collaborate with brands like Pilot, Faber-Castell, and Pierre Hermé. His curiosity and thirst for learning new techniques, especially in the digital arena, are what have fueled his desire to share his discoveries with other passionate artists.
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