3D Lettering: Create a Striking Composition
Others trompe-l'oeil
A course by Tarwane , Art Director and Lettering Artist
About the video: Others trompe-l'oeil
Overview
“In this lesson, I will show you examples of possible trompe l'oeil that were not exploited in previous lessons.”
In this video lesson Tarwane addresses the topic: Others trompe-l'oeil, which is part of the Domestika online course: 3D Lettering: Create a Striking Composition. Explore analog and digital drawing techniques to create a 3D lettering composition with spectacular optical illusions.
Partial transcription of the video
“Others trompe-l'oeil In this lesson I will show how the viewing angle creates the trompe-l'œil effect. Indeed, like an anamorphosis, the angle from which you look at your creation creates the trompe-l'oeil effect. I've brought some concrete examples so you can see what I'm talking about. In this example, I cut around the letter H so that my word comes out of the sheet. Here too, I cut a piece of paper to accentuate the trompe-l'oeil effect. Here, to give the impression that the letters are standing, I worked a shadow which shows that the light is behind the letters. There I arched the word ...”
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Course summary for: 3D Lettering: Create a Striking Composition
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
3D Lettering, Design, Digital Lettering, Hand Lettering, Lettering

Tarwane
A course by Tarwane
Ever since he was little, Tarwane has been passionate about graffiti and street art. He has taught himself a wide array of amazing lettering techniques and, over time, specialized in embossed lettering and optical illusion effects. He has worked with international clients like Adobe, L'Oréal, Fox Channel, and Éditions Robert Laffont.
Hand drawing is always at the forefront of his creative process, even if he is a wiz at the digital side of things. He draws his inspiration from the words themselves, their shape, and their meaning.
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