Urban Brush Lettering Technique
About me
A course by Otto Baum , Artist
About the video: About me
Overview
“First of all, I'll tell you who I am, where I come from and what fascinates me so much about handwritten letters. I'll take you on my journey through lettering! ”
In this video lesson Otto Baum addresses the topic: About me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Urban Brush Lettering Technique. Discover the secrets of creating stunning urban brush lettering with our comprehensive course. .
Partial transcription of the video
“Hello, Great that you are taking part in the course. I am Otto Baum, come from Berlin, live and work here. It was already clear to me as a child that I want to do something creative. Even back then I was very interested in letters and structures. So in 2008 I began studying textile and surface design at the Berlin-Weißensee Art Academy and completed my studies in 2013 with a Bachelor's degree. However, a little earlier, in 2003, I met an art group called Club 7, with whom I became friends and we organized several exhibitions at that time. Since 2005 I have been part of the art collective KL...”
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Course summary for: Urban Brush Lettering Technique
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Software
Procreate -
Areas
Digital Lettering, Lettering

Otto Baum
A course by Otto Baum
Otto Baum is a versatile artist originally from Berlin, where he works in his studio in Lichtenberg. His training in Textile and Surface Design at the Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee has enabled him to explore and combine various artistic disciplines.
As a member of the KLUB7 art collective, Otto has contributed to numerous public artworks, known for their large-scale murals and his skills in woodworking and creating unique drawing tools.
His focus on calligraphy and brush lettering reflects a passion for reviving traditional techniques in a contemporary context. His emphasis is on creating letters with a distinctive "flow" that evokes a time when handwriting was predominant.
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