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Intro to Hand-Lettering for Inspirational Quotes

Offered By: Domestika

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Hand Lettering Courses Sketching Courses Color Theory Courses

Course Description

Overview

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Turn your message into meaningful artwork step by step by exploring lettering styles, composition, color, and decorative details
  • Introduction
  • Learning the Basics
  • The Main Composition Concepts
  • Step-by-Step Planning and Execution
  • Photographing and Styling the Lettering Piece
  • Final project
According to lettering artist, designer, and teacher Nico Ng, human beings were born to create. That’s why he dedicates himself not only to sharing skills and techniques, but helping others find their own voice through lettering. He has worked with stationery brands including Tombow and Manuscript Pen Company, and shares his designs with over 20K followers on Instagram.

In this online course, explore Nico’s creative process for composing meaningful lettering pieces from start to finish. Discover his tips and tricks for recording process videos and learn to express your personal beliefs and reflections through purposeful and inspiring artworks.

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • Tools and Materials
  • Harnessing Creativity: Successful Lettering Compositions
  • The Basic Lettering Styles 1
  • The Basic Lettering Styles 2
  • Lettering Properties
  • Hierarchy
  • Balance
  • Flow and Harmony
  • Consistency
  • The Quote
  • Layout and Style
  • Sketching
  • Effects, Color, and Decoration 1
  • Effects, Color, and Decoration 2
  • The Final Touches
  • Capturing and Editing the Photo
  • Sharing Your Work Online
  • Intro to Hand-Lettering for Inspirational Quotes

Taught by

Nico Ng

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