Lettering and Illustration in Procreate: Create ornamental compositions step by step
The basics of lettering
A course by Macarena Chomik , Illustrator and Lettering Specialist
About the video: The basics of lettering
Overview
“In this lesson, I'll teach you some basic lettering concepts. You'll learn everything from the materials you need to the basic strokes you need to use them to compose any word or phrase. ”
In this video lesson Macarena Chomik addresses the topic: The basics of lettering, which is part of the Domestika online course: Lettering and Illustration in Procreate: Create ornamental compositions step by step. Discover how to join Lettering and Illustration in Procreate. .
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we will cover the basics of lettering. that is. the fundamental things we need to know before starting to practice and work with lettering. For this. we will need two materials. paper and a brush pen. In the previous lesson. we saw its equivalent on the iPad. but what truly is a brush pen. or what does it need to have to be a brush pen? And this is the tip like this. This tip acts like a kind of brush. What it allows us to do is create different thicknesses of strokes depending on the pressure to it. So. if you apply more pressure. you will get a thicker stroke. while if you...”
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Course summary for: Lettering and Illustration in Procreate: Create ornamental compositions step by step
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Calligraphy & Typography, Illustration -
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Procreate -
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Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Digital Lettering, Lettering

Macarena Chomik
A course by Macarena Chomik
Macarena Chomik is a prominent illustrator and lettering specialist from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Throughout her career, she has masterfully blended the art of lettering with illustration, creating unique compositions that reflect her innate talent and passion for design. From a young age, Macarena showed a genuine interest in drawing and painting, which led her to become self-taught. Her journey into the world of lettering began at age 12, when she found an article that sparked her curiosity and marked the beginning of her professional career. Over time, she has perfected her technique, combining traditional methods with digital tools like Procreate, which has allowed her to explore new creative possibilities.
Inspired by great figures like Van Gogh and the visual richness of botanical encyclopedias, Macarena has successfully integrated these influences into her personal style. Furthermore, film and television have played a crucial role in her artistic development, bringing freshness and dynamism to her work. Her work has been recognized on platforms like Instagram, where she shares her creations and connects with a global audience. Macarena Chomik continues to expand her horizons, always aiming to innovate and convey her love of art through each project.
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