Lettering Essentials: From Sketch to Vector

In this almost 2-hour class, you’ll learn the first steps of creating a lettering piece from sketch to vector! Isabella will teach how to concept, design and finalize a lettering word in vector for any use by sharing her own personal lettering process with a lot of tips and tricks.

You’ll learn:

• Why calligraphy is so important for lettering design
• How to sketch a consistent lettering piece
• Digitize your work and using vector points
• Techniques for creating color palettes

After finishing this class, you’ll have a finished lettering word and a huge list of skills to create incredible letters.

• Introduction
• Lettering vs. Calligraphy vs. Typography
• Guides & Optical Adjustments
• Letter Styles
• Contrasts & Calligraphy Foundaments
• Serif & Sans Serif Types
• Shadows & Decorations
• Choosing Your Word
• Thumbnails
• Sketching
• Digitizing Your Word
• Basics of Vectoring
• Vectoring Your Word
• Choosing Color
• Final Thoughts