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Skillshare

Lettering Essentials: From Sketch to Vector

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Overview

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In this almost 2-hour class, you’ll learn the first steps of creating a lettering piece from sketch to vector! Isabella will teach how to concept, design and finalize a lettering word in vector for any use by sharing her own personal lettering process with a lot of tips and tricks.

You’ll learn:

  • Why calligraphy is so important for lettering design
  • How to sketch a consistent lettering piece
  • Digitize your work and using vector points
  • Techniques for creating color palettes

After finishing this class, you’ll have a finished lettering word and a huge list of skills to create incredible letters.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Lettering vs. Calligraphy vs. Typography
  • Guides & Optical Adjustments
  • Letter Styles
  • Contrasts & Calligraphy Foundaments
  • Serif & Sans Serif Types
  • Shadows & Decorations
  • Choosing Your Word
  • Thumbnails
  • Sketching
  • Digitizing Your Word
  • Basics of Vectoring
  • Vectoring Your Word
  • Choosing Color
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Isabella Lion

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