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Drawing Vector Graphics: Hand Lettering

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Overview

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Learn how to hand-letter type and turn your letterform drawings into pristine vector graphics and custom typography.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Creating hand-drawn lettering
  • Helpful drawing supplies
  • Understanding lettering lingo
  • Choosing a style
  • Creating type hierarchy
1. Drawing Letterforms
  • A drawn foundation
  • Inking letters in analog
  • Digitally inking letters in Adobe Fresco
2. Building Letterforms
  • Easy vector build methods
  • Finessing Bezier curves
3. Style and Detailing Methods
  • Adding dimension to typography
  • Inlines, dropline, ligatures, and drop shadows
  • Form-fitting letterforms
  • Overlap effects
  • Image tracing hand lettering
  • Redrawing typefaces
  • Creating from inspiration
  • Process makes perfect
4. Real World Hand Lettering
  • Hand lettering usage examples
  • Hand lettering challenge
  • Hand lettering solution
Conclusion
  • Thank you

Taught by

Von Glitschka

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