Chalkboard Art for Beginners
Layout of Mural: Outlines
A course by Michael Tilley (The Blackboard Artist) , Blackboard and Mural Artist
Joined October 2021
Joined October 2021
About the video: Layout of Mural: Outlines
Overview
“Here, I will show you how to transfer the sketch from paper to the wall.”
In this video lesson Michael Tilley (The Blackboard Artist) addresses the topic: Layout of Mural: Outlines, 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
“ Layout of Mural: Outlines In this lesson, I'll show you how to grid your layout using wax pencil, outlining the letters, and following that with painting. You'll need a white wax pencil by Supracolor. You'll need Molotow acrylic paint pens, a tape measure, and a spirit level to do this. Firstly, create a border around your mural using a spirit level and your white Supracolor pencil. Doing this makes the whole process a lot quicker rather than holding a pencil like how you'd usually hold it. It will be quicker if you hold it at the end and drag it down. Make sure the bubble in the middle o...”
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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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