Guided Course: Use a Brush to Paint Your First Logo
A course by James LewisLettering Artist
A course by James Lewis, Lettering Artist
Master brush lettering for logo design with practical exercises and replicate iconic logotypes like Coca-Cola and Champion
Discover the art of hand-painted logotypes with brush pens and paintbrushes. Begin your journey by familiarizing yourself with the brush pen, exploring its characteristics, and mastering the art of holding and maneuvering it. Practice foundational strokes to build confidence and control. Progress through guided exercises, enhancing your skills with increasingly complex shapes as you gain proficiency.
Transition to logotype replication, starting with thorough preparation and analysis of brand characteristics. Dive into the world of iconic logos, beginning with a detailed replication of the Coca-Cola logotype using a paintbrush. Embrace a different stylistic approach to recreate the Champion logo, applying distinct brush techniques with flair. By the end, you'll have crafted two unique hand-lettered pieces, showcasing your ability to work with varied tools and styles.
What will you learn in this online course?
10 lessons & 9 downloads
Beginning with a Brush
10 minutes, 57 seconds
Developping your Skills with a Brush - Part 1
17 minutes, 22 seconds
Developping your Skills with a Brush - Part 2
14 minutes, 26 seconds
Developping your Skills with a Brush - Part 3
14 minutes, 30 seconds
Brief and Custom Logos
18 minutes, 51 seconds
Logo Painting Preparation
5 minutes, 34 seconds
What's included in this course?
Embark on a creative journey where you'll master the art of brush lettering. Begin by understanding the brush pen's unique structure and how to wield it confidently. Foundational exercises introduce you to basic strokes, gradually building your control and precision. With each lesson, your skills are honed through guided exercises that increase in complexity, allowing you to develop a unique style while gaining mastery over the brush. You'll explore various techniques to create intricate shapes and forms, enhancing your ability to express creativity through lettering.
Progressing to the next stage, dive into the world of logotype replication. Prepare your materials and analyze the distinctive characteristics of iconic brands. First, tackle the Coca-Cola logotype, learning to replicate it with a paintbrush, focusing on precise brush control. Next, experiment with a different stylistic approach to recreate the Champion logo, applying a distinct brush style that showcases flair and confidence. By the end, you'll have two hand-lettered pieces, demonstrating your newfound ability to work seamlessly with both brush pens and paintbrushes across different styles.
What is this course's project?
Master the art of hand-painted logotypes using brush pens and paintbrushes. Gain confidence with foundational strokes, then skillfully replicate iconic Coca-Cola and Champion logos. Build precision, control, and stylistic flair through guided exercises, resulting in two complete hand-lettered pieces.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring designers, lettering enthusiasts, and creatives eager to explore brush lettering techniques will find value in this online course. Ideal for those wanting to replicate iconic logotypes, improve brush skills, and experiment with unique styles in a structured, engaging format.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is needed, but a basic understanding of lettering helps. Gather brush pens, paintbrushes, paper, and paint. A willingness to learn and practice is essential. Enjoy the creative process as you explore brush lettering techniques.
He began his career as a digital logotype & lettering designer but slowly transitioned from designer to artist by focusing on calligraphy and painting. His passion for letters, social media understanding, and a handcrafted approach have formed the basis of his career.
James has exhibited his art and taught lettering workshops all around the world.
Content
Guided Course: Use a Brush to Paint Your First Logo
- Podcast: The History of the Handwritten Logo: From Royal Signatures to Modern Branding
- An introduction to Brush Lettering - The Brush Pen
- Beginning with a Brush
- Developping your Skills with a Brush - Part 1
- Developping your Skills with a Brush - Part 2
- Developping your Skills with a Brush - Part 3
- Brief and Custom Logos
- Logo Painting Preparation
- Replicating Coca Cola’s logotype - The Paint Brush
- Replicating Champion's logotype: A Different Approach
- Final project
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FAQs
This course is best suited for intermediate artists who already have basic lettering or painting experience and want to refine their brushwork and logo painting techniques.
You'll need brushes (including chiseled edge and small detail brushes), brush pens, high flow acrylic paint, matte medium, tracing paper, carbon transfer paper, canvas, masking tape, and an easel.
You’ll learn consistent brush lettering techniques, pressure control, brush and pen handling, paint mixing for lettering, constructing and refining letterforms, and how to transfer and paint custom logos on canvas.
Some familiarity with basic calligraphy or lettering is recommended, but you don’t need to be an expert. The course covers foundational brushwork and builds up to more advanced logo techniques.
Brush lettering uses flexible brushes or brush pens to create thick and thin strokes by adjusting pressure and angle, allowing for expressive, calligraphic letterforms not possible with regular pens or markers.
Yes, the course covers techniques for refining and preparing your hand-lettered logos so they can be digitized for professional use or branding.
Mix approximately 70% high flow acrylic paint with 30% matte medium for a smooth, creamy consistency that flows well and prevents drips during brush lettering.