Lettering Essentials: From Sketch to Vector

Offered By: Skillshare

Course Description

Overview

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.

Syllabus

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

Taught by

Isabella Lion

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