Retro Hand-Lettering: Embracing Imperfections
Inspiration and Research
A course by Jay Roeder , Illustrator and Hand-Lettering Artist
Joined September 2021
Joined September 2021
About the video: Inspiration and Research
Overview
“I will share how I find inspiration while doing research for the silhouette project. ”
In this video lesson Jay Roeder addresses the topic: Inspiration and Research, which is part of the Domestika online course: Retro Hand-Lettering: Embracing Imperfections. Learn lettering techniques to create original compositions composed of words, letters, and phrases that reflect your personal style.
Partial transcription of the video
“Inspiration and Research In the last lesson, we saw hand lettering within shapes. In this lesson, we'll see inspiration and research to create a mood board. Let's talk a little bit about inspiration. First, I want to ask you why are you interested in hand lettering? Chances are you've been inspired by another artist, a song, or some other experience you've been through. What I will say is inspiration is definitely the fuel behind any great piece of art. For this project, I'll draw on inspiration from my childhood. For me, what I find most inspiring is music and retro technology. I'll find a...”
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Course summary for: Retro Hand-Lettering: Embracing Imperfections
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Digital Illustration, Digital Lettering, Hand Lettering, Lettering, Traditional illustration
Jay Roeder
A course by Jay Roeder
Jay Roeder is a freelance illustrator who specializes in hand-lettering. From a young age, he was always passionate about art. In college, he studied graphic design and illustration, and after graduating, he started working in different design agencies, handling projects for a range of international brands. In 2012, he decided to quit his job to focus on hand-lettering.
Since then, he has worked with brands such as Nike, Hilton, and Subway, and agencies on branding, packaging, books and magazine covers, ad campaigns, and murals. He has also written three books on hand lettering: 100 Days of Lettering, Lettering Alphabets & Artwork, and Harry Potter Hand Lettering.
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