I promise that this blog post requires two parts. I’m not pulling a Harry Potter, Hunger Games, or Twilight on you! I just didn’t have enough daylight to take more photos. Rest assured, however, that these hand-lettering styles should keep you occupied until Saturday, when I’ll roll out Part II!
In a world where computer-generated type dominates, hand-lettering stands out in a beautiful way. If you want someone to notice something, write it out and embellish it! It doesn’t matter if you’re designing on a professional level {business cards, posters, billboards, etc.}, or if your goal is unique mail art. Either way, your lettering will get noticed! Today, I’ve put together three hand-lettering tutorials to inspire you; and more will follow in the next TPK blog post.
First, I’m going to show you how to make a simple shaded effect with lines. You can see this technique used in several vintage hand-lettered pieces from the late 1800s; I love the way the shading makes letters stand out!
To start, write out your word. You can use faux calligraphy, dip pen calligraphy, or use a brush pen. I have chosen to use a brush pen and my favorite no-fuss calligraphy style, the Kaitlin.
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