Creative Lettering Specialization: Handcrafted Designs and Digital Innovation

Overview

“Before we go straight to the concepts of lettering composition, we need to get the foundations right – which is drawing letters correctly. In this lesson, I will introduce you to the three basic lettering styles: Sans Serif, Serif, and Script. I won’t go through how to draw every single letter. Instead, I will teach you how to use the alphabet guides to draw your letters correctly, paying attention to the basic shape, size, and weight.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: The Basic Lettering Styles 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

“ The Basic Lettering Styles Before we move on to the concepts of lettering composition, we need to get the basics right. In this lesson, I'll introduce to you the three basic lettering styles, which are serif, sans serif, and script. We won't go through the alphabet or all the letters in this lesson because it will take too long, so I'll show you how to use these alphabet guides to draw letters correctly. We'll start with sans serif. Sans serif means no serif. Serifs are the extensions attached to the end of the letters. Sans serif letters are usually used for bodies of paragraphs. I like ...”

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Course summary for: Creative Lettering Specialization: Handcrafted Designs and Digital Innovation

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (3)
• 291 students
• 6 units
• 89 lessons (16h 12m)
• 55 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Calligraphy, Digital Lettering, Hand Lettering, Lettering, Typography