Introduction to Brush Lettering

Learn how to use brush pens and lettering brushes to create letters, words, and phrases

• Who is James Lewis?
• The Fundamentals of Brush Lettering
• Brush Lettering a Logo
• Going Further
• Final project

It was just over seven years ago that James Lewis had the realization that his handwriting was, in his own words, terrible. So at that moment, he devoted himself to improve it, to the point that he’s now a full-time illustrator, specialized in calligraphy and lettering, working with clients like Pepsi, Amazon, Montblanc, the BBC, and more. How’s that for improvement?

In this course, James will teach you everything you need to know to begin your brush lettering practice. You’ll receive all of his techniques and information that will allow you to develop your own custom letters and words.

By reviewing world-famous logos and understanding how they’re made, you’ll develop the skillset to design the most recognized logotypes of the future.

• Introduction
• Influences
• What We Will Do in the Course
• Tools and Technique
• Calligraphy, Lettering, and Type Design
• An introduction to Brush Lettering - The Brush Pen
• Beginning with a Brush
• Developping your Skills with a Brush - Part 1
• Developping your Skills with a Brush - Part 2
• Developping your Skills with a Brush - Part 3
• Brief and Custom Logos
• Logo Painting Preparation
• Replicating Coca Cola’s logotype - The Paint Brush
• Replicating Champion's logotype: A Different Approach
• Varnish and Framing our Work
• From Analog to Digital
• Showcasing your work and building an audience
• Final Project