Brush Lettering Effects: Blending, Outlines, Shadows, & Doodles

Brush lettering is so fun, especially when it's done with design in mind. In this class, you'll discover ideas to add onto the calligraphy work you've created. We'll be going over 6 of my favorite ways add special effects that breathe more life into modern calligraphy including:

• Ombré blending
• Enhancing letters with outlines & shadows
• Mark making for POP
• Color washes for backgrounds
• Banners
• Line drawing doodles

Who is this class for? You'll hopefully already feel comfortable with the foundations of brush lettering. You understand how to form a cohesive alphabet with proper spacing and downstroke placement. If you're not quite there yet, I encourage you to jump into my digestible lessons on the fundamentals inside my course: Modern Calligraphy: 4 Easy Steps to Go From Beginner to Brush Lettering Pro!

Class Project

Your project in this brush lettering class is to create a one word reminder that makes you feel inspired or relaxed or motivated. You know what you need most, so let's turn that into something beautiful. More details inside! I'll see you in the class.

Recommended calligraphy classes:

• Modern Calligraphy: 4 Easy Steps to Go From Beginner to Brush Lettering Pro
• Brush Lettering: Flourishing

• Introduction
• Class Project
• Materials
• Blending Colors
• Outlines & Shadows
• Mark Making
• Color Splash
• Banners
• Doodles
• Project Time!