Chalkboard Art for Beginners
Tools and Materials
A course by Michael Tilley (The Blackboard Artist) , Blackboard and Mural Artist
Joined October 2021
Joined October 2021
About the video: Tools and Materials
Overview
“In this lesson, I will introduce the different materials and tools you will need when creating your blackboard mural. ”
In this video lesson Michael Tilley (The Blackboard Artist) addresses the topic: Tools and Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Chalkboard Art for Beginners. Learn to create eye-catching blackboard art pieces by combining freehand hand lettering techniques with Molotow paint pens and some illustration.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Tools and Materials In this lesson, I'll introduce the final project and the tools and materials you'll need to create your blackboard mural. The final project will show from start to finish how to lay out a blackboard mural with the central messaging of "Keep handcraft alive." It's a perfect insight into blackboard art and this should encourage you to go out and find commercial work if you liked. Maybe you'd like to do this for yourself or create a bespoke piece of artwork for your home. I decided to work on this project for a few reasons and I've chosen the quote, "Keep handcraft alive"...”
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Course summary for: Chalkboard Art for Beginners
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Areas
Drawing, Hand Lettering, Lettering, Traditional illustration
Michael Tilley (The Blackboard Artist)
A course by Michael Tilley (The Blackboard Artist)
Michael Tilley is a London-based artist specialized in bespoke blackboard and mural art. While studying at the University for the Creative Arts in Epsom, he discovered his passion for hand-lettering and illustration. Inspired by old film posters, vinyl albums, and other vintage artwork, he combined his skills with his interests and started creating blackboard designs.
Michael’s clients list includes Soho House, Glastonbury, Warner Music, Hilton, Virgin, and Everyman Cinemas, among others. His work can be found in books like Art Class: Hand Lettering, V&A A Maker’s Guide: Calligraphy & Lettering, and Soho House: Morning Noon Night, as well as in a Walker’s TV advertisement.
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