https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/hand-lettering-for-beginners-the-fundamentals-of-drawing-beautiful-letters/2122066744

There are no shortcuts to becoming a master of drawing beautiful hand lettering! This class is the perfect introduction for those interested in building their lettering skills on a solid foundation, following the exact techniques and process that I’ve used to grow my hobby into a full-time career as a lettering artist.

We’ll start with the fundamentals, exploring various lettering styles that form the foundation of this practice. I’ll guide you through the basics of building letters, walking through the process step-by-step, from laying out a sketch to finalizing an art piece that you can be proud of.

Some lessons that we’ll cover include:

• Lettering Terms & Styles
• Structure
• Common Beginner Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
• Layout
• Sketching
• Enhancing
• Finalizing

This class is packed with tips and tricks that I wish I had known when I started lettering 10 years ago! This includes topics like:

• Common beginner mistakes you can avoid
• Tips for mastering those tricky letters (I see you, S!)
• Layout planning techniques (no more ‘Happy Birthday’ cards with a super-skinny little Y!)

Hand lettering is an extremely valuable skill set for any designer. It brings a personalized, custom touch to any design and allows you to create one-of-a-kind murals, packaging, or artwork for licensing - and so much more. Fonts are widely available to any designer, but developing a hand lettering practice allows you to build your own unique style. Whether using it to build a client’s brand, or your own, people can always feel when something is handmade vs. mass-produced, and hand lettering adds that extra-special touch to any project. 

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new to drawing, you’ll pick up tips and techniques to help you begin to master the art of hand lettering. I’ll be sharing personalized feedback about your project along the way, and my hope is to have you leave this class feeling inspired to continue developing your practice.