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Digitizing Artwork & Calligraphy eCourse
Combine Photoshop with your original calligraphy and artwork scans, and you’ll find that you’re unstoppable! In this comprehensive course, you’ll learn how to work with your calligraphy and illustrations on the computer to create compelling pieces that can be displayed on your website, printed at home, or printed professionally.
In order to take this course, you will need access to Adobe Photoshop. You can either purchase it for $10/month here, or you can take a look at the packages Adobe has to offer (you may qualify for discounts if you work in education!). The Digitizing Artwork and Calligraphy eCourse was developed with complete beginners in mind; if you’ve never used Photoshop before, then this course is for you!
You can get started by clicking on “Lesson 1: Scanning Tips Plus an Intro to Photoshop” below. In Lesson 1, you’ll find links to download the Digitizing Artwork and Calligraphy eBook and other goodies. Enjoy the learning process, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
Lessons
Lesson 1: Scanning Tips Plus an Intro to Photoshop
In this lesson, you’ll learn some smart calligraphy scanning tips. You’ll also receive a thorough introduction to Photoshop to set you up for success in subsequent lessons!
Lesson 2: How to Digitize Calligraphy
This lesson is all about calligraphy! In it, you’ll learn how to digitally manipulate your calligraphic creations. The information in these videos includes: how to remove the calligraphy scan’s paper background, how to change the color of your calligraphy, how to add your calligraphy to photos, and how to custom design a return address rubber stamp.
Lesson 3: How to Digitize Artwork
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to digitize your artwork to make it suitable for professional printing. You can have your artwork printed out locally, or patronize an online professional printer. Armed with the information provided in this lesson, you can order professional prints of your artwork that are suitable for selling!
Lesson 4: Making PDF Files for Home Printers
If you have a blog, Etsy shop, or another platform through which you’d like to offer PDF files (for free or for sale), then you’ll enjoy this lesson! In it, you’ll learn how to use Photoshop to create PDF files that are suitable for printing at home.
Lesson 5: Designing Invitations
You’re almost at the finish line! In this last lesson, you’ll learn how to design an invitation for professional printing. You’ll also learn how to use Photoshop to create convincingly real chalkboard-style designs!