About the video: Hand-Painted Lettering Techniques 1
Overview
“Now, I will show you how the magic happens! First, I will demonstrate how to set up your painting station. Then, I will model how to handle your paints and brushes. Finally, I will introduce how to start creating letterforms using precise, controlled paint strokes.”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Hand-Painted Lettering Techniques 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creative Lettering Specialization: Handcrafted Designs and Digital Innovation. Learn hand-painted sign creation by mastering lettering techniques, brush handling, and color application for unique signage.
Partial transcription of the video
“Hand-Painted Lettering Techniques In this lesson, I'll talk about the fundamentals of sign painting techniques. Before I get to that, I'll show you how I set up my workspace. When setting up my workspace, I like to use an easel because it allows for a flat or angled surface. It's much better than working flat on a table because it allows so much more control. When I'm attaching my surface to the easel, I always use tape or a magnet, if it's an aluminum sheet. As I mentioned before, when I'm using liquid acrylic, I like to use a blending medium. The purpose of the blending medium is to exten...”
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Course summary for: Creative Lettering Specialization: Handcrafted Designs and Digital Innovation
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Calligraphy, Digital Lettering, Hand Lettering, Lettering, Typography

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