Transform Your Boring Lettering: Simple Tricks To Spice Up Your Project

Class Description:

In this class, you'll unlock the secrets to supercharging your lettering skills, taking your designs to a whole new level. There are no strict rules here – it's all about trying, practicing, and having fun.

Throughout this course, we'll build a strong foundation in hand-lettering basics, and you'll discover how to apply these enhancement techniques to various surfaces, whether it's paper or digital platforms. Get ready to take your lettering skills to the next level – let's make your designs shine!

What You Will Learn:

Various techniques for enhancing hand-lettered artwork
How shapes can be incorporated into letterforms for visual interest
Nestling letters within each other for a cohesive look
Creating depth through shadow play
Using perspective effectively in enhanced typography
Incorporating embellishments like leaves/floral designs around/alongside text
Adding outlines strategically/offsetting them intentionally
Highlight technique using gel pens

Supplies You'll Need:

Paper
Pencil
Ruler (optional)

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

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