Sign Creation with Hand-Painted Lettering
Presentation of Supplies
A course by Christopher Rouleau , Graphic Designer, Lettering Artist, and Sign Painter
Joined June 2021
Joined June 2021
About the video: Presentation of Supplies
Overview
“In this lesson, I will review all the standard sign painting tools and materials. I’ll then show you the supplies you'll be working with to make your custom sign. ”
In this video lesson Christopher Rouleau addresses the topic: Presentation of Supplies, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sign Creation with Hand-Painted Lettering. Learn to combine lettering and painting techniques to make an eye-catching sign that communicates a message.
Partial transcription of the video
“Presentation of Supplies In this lesson, I'll give a quick overview of the supplies you'll be using to complete your final project. The first thing we'll cover is surfaces as you'll need something to paint on. The first option, which is great for beginners, is Bristol board. It's inexpensive. It has a smooth, clear surface and it takes the paint really well. It's also really good for practicing brushstrokes. If you can find it, another great option is metal or aluminum. This is particularly good for enamel paint because the surface is so smooth. If you want a complete finished sign, aluminu...”
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Course summary for: Sign Creation with Hand-Painted Lettering
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Lettering, Signage Design, Typography
Christopher Rouleau
A course by Christopher Rouleau
Christopher Rouleau is a Canadian graphic designer, lettering artist, and sign painter. Growing up in a small town in Saskatchewan, he remembers being inspired by the hand-painted signs in grocery stores and storefronts. After completing his studies at the University of Calgary, he began his professional career in stock photography and fonts, which helped him discover his passion for hand lettering. Soon, he became a full-time freelance designer, and co-founded Ligatures, a hub for typography and lettering in Toronto.
His work has been part of numerous exhibitions throughout Canada, and he has given talks and workshops at events like ATypl Montreal, Adobe Creative Jam, and Creative Mornings. He has collaborated with clients like the City of Toronto, LG, The Body Shop, Pepsi, the University of Toronto, Greenpeace, Pride Toronto, and more. He is also a regular contributor to Uppercase Magazine, and has been featured in publications like Flare Magazine, Globe & Mail newspaper, CTV News, and more. Christopher is the recent recipient of the Communication Arts Award of Excellence in Typography.
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