Freehand Lettering for Blackboard Art

Learn to create eye-catching blackboard art pieces by combining freehand hand lettering techniques with Molotow paint pens and some illustration

• Introduction
• Materials and Warm Up Techniques
• Creating the Blackboard Mural
• Finishing Off and Sharing Work
• Final project

Whether it be a local shop, a restaurant, or even your own home, a beautifully hand-painted blackboard never fails to add character to a space. Michael Tilley, also known as The Blackboard Artist, has created captivating murals and signs for clients like Soho House, Warner Music, Hilton, Virgin, and Everyman Cinemas.

In this online course, Michael shows you how to create your very own chalkboard art step by step. Explore a variety of lettering and illustration techniques, and see how to combine with striking designs to create an eye-catching sign. By the end of this online course, you’ll be ready to make the world a brighter place with beautiful handmade blackboard art.

• About Me
• Influences
• Tools and Materials
• Hand Lettering Exercises
• Illustration Exercises
• References for Inspiration
• Sketching Your Design on Paper
• Blackboard Wall Surface Preparation
• Layout of Mural: Outlines
• Filling In
• Finishing Touches
• Sharing Your Work
• Lettering and Illustration for Blackboard Art