After I learned the basics of digital hand lettering, I started looking for ways and new techniques to spice up my hand lettering work. I wanted to change the way the lettering looked and give it some depth somehow, and so I began experimenting with different ways to create a shadow effect in Procreate.

Now I am sharing things I’ve taught myself how to do and techniques I have learned to add shadowing effects to my lettering, and now to yours.

In this class,  I will be teaching a variety of different shadowing effects that you can use in your digital hand lettering. Currently they include (I may add more in the future :)

Basic Drop Shadow

Sticker Drop Shadow

Neon Glow Shadow

Extended Drop Shadow (& Multiple Extended Drop Shadows)

Textured/Patterned Shadow

Ribbon Shadow

Standing Shadow

Embossed/Engraved Shadow Illusion

Words Shadowing Each Other

Flashlight Distorted Shadow

We will be using the iPad, Apple Pencil/Stylus, and the app Procreate. Familiarity with hand lettering on Procreate is key to making the content most accessible for you. So, if you have never worked with procreate before, I would highly suggest taking one of the many wonderful Procreate overview classes offered on Skillshare before joining me here :)

The project for this class will be:

To create your own lettered piece using one (or more :) of the styles and methods I have shown you in this class

If you’d like you can share why you chose the one you did (i.e. what drew you to that particular style?)

Homepage: https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Shadow-Lettering-Effects-Digital-Lettering-with-Procreate/1761385127