Drawing Vector Graphics: Hand Lettering

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

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