Let me start by saying that Hand Lettering is not writing, it’s actually akin to drawing! Drawing lines and curves in such a way that they appear to be alphabets and numbers. Now, I know what you are thinking, “Isn’t that the same as writing?”. Well, the point I am […]
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Practising drawing likeness – Shapes & Proportions
Shapes and their proportions make up the fundamental building blocks to achieving likeness. This could simply mean the likeness of a simple shape to likeness in a portrait painting. If you are just starting out with learning to draw, it can help to break down achieving likeness into simple steps […]
Read MoreLettering variations and flourishing
I love many things about lettering-by-hand but none more so than all the possible lettering variations and flourishing. Variations are subtle additions or extensions to how you normally draw alphabets. They are used either to flourish or decorate letters. Variations can also show a connection between words or simply highlight […]
Read MoreLettering Inspiration – Avoiding comfort words
I can relate to that feeling when you first realise that all your practice is paying off and you are now able to hand letter. You feel proud about how they turn out and you want to display your creations online. You have come quite some distance from where you […]
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