Watercolour Brush Lettering for Beginners + Faux Calligraphy
Welcome! In this class, you will learn brush lettering with 2 different techniques & use your new skill to make a postcard for a loved one, or yourself. :)
- Difficulty Level
- Introductory
Welcome! In this class, you will learn brush lettering with 2 different techniques & use your new skill to make a postcard for a loved one, or yourself. :)
Welcome! In this class, you will learn brush lettering with 2 different techniques & use your new skill to make a postcard for a loved one, or yourself. :)
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Ever wanted to try hand lettering to bring a unique & personal touch to all your visuals & designs, but were too intimidated about where to get started? Then this course is for you! Join Linda as she introduces you to her simple, frill-free lettering process that has allowed her to find her style & express herself throughout her creative work & blog - and that will inspire you to explore this super fun practice yourself.
In this beginner level class, you will learn the basics of making letter forms in watercolor along with basic techniques for brush lettering and some really fun floral alphabets. Learn to add detail and character to your letters with shadows and highlights. See what sparks your imagination and finish off with a really fun project combining these techniques.
You’ve probably seen gorgeous brush lettering work all around you, and it can feel like it’s a special skill that only a few artistically inclined wizards possess, but the truth is, anyone can brush letter! If you just master a couple of simple strokes, you too can brush letter, and all you really need to do is put the practice time in.
Create beautiful handwriting for art, journaling, gifting, stationery and more using this easy-to-learn brush pen calligraphy style!
In this beginner-friendly calligraphy class, we will go through the basic elements of starting a modern calligraphy practice using a brush pen. We will cover the supplies, postures, pressures and strokes needed to form each letter and learn how to write the entire alphabet in a simple modern calligraphy style.
All you need is a brush pen (or 2b pencil) to get started, my recommendations are in the supplies clip.
I provide the worksheet we go through in the class and additional printable material as resources. Then to finish, I give you a simple class activity to round out what you have learnt. I am sure this mindful and rewarding practice will become your much-loved hobby upon completion.
Become a letterer AND illustrator! In this class, we're going to cover combining hand-lettered phrases with illustrated elements in a seamless art style. I'll teach you the basics of typography, provide ways to practice your lettering and illustration, and share tips on finding your own, unique style.
Do you swoon over pretty letters? Do time-lapse videos of calligraphy make you weak in the knees? Do you wish you could join in on the fun? Join Kim from Hoopla! Letters (formerly Manayunk Calligraphy) in this Introduction to Modern Brush Calligraphy to learn how to transform a brush marker into a magic wand capable of creating Instagram-worthy masterpieces.
In this course, you'll learn:
- proper grip, posture and movement
- 10 basic strokes - the building blocks of the lowercase alphabet
- how to script the lowercase alphabet
- how to properly connect letters
- the ins and outs of different brush pens (and where to find them)
- tips and tricks from a professional calligrapher