Learn step-by-step how to create beautiful letters just like these! Step 1 Once you’re happy with the layout, you’re ready to paint. First, plan your palette. For this exercise, choose six colors that are side by side on the color wheel (see right). This will make a smooth transition from one color to the next as you paint. Step 2 Before painting the letters, test your palette on a separate sheet of watercolor paper to make sure it’s cohesive. Mix the colors to your liking. Make sure you have enough paint to complete your alphabet. Step 3 To produce gradients, pick your first color and dip your brush into the water. Add the next color at the end of the first while it is still wet. Remember that the color travels only where the water is. Let the second color blend and diffuse toward the first color effortlessly. Step 4 Once the paint is dry, you’re ready for the last step: the splatter. Wet your watercolor brush and pick a random color from your palette. Get another brush or pen and tap the handle of the watercolor brush to produce the splatter effect. Discover tips and tricks to create amazing hand lettering projects! Set Up Your Grid Hand lettering is fun because it gives you a lot of freedom to play with the letter forms, but it’s also important to follow some basic rules. I like to start building my letters with a simple grid to make the sizing consistent throughout. Inking Your Letters Now that all the setup and sketching are done, I’m ready to ink my letters. I usually start drawing from the top and work the outlines first. You can use either a fine liner pen or a brush pen for this step. Don’t be too worried about making mistakes—just have fun! Sometimes small errors will add more character and uniqueness to your alphabet. Shadow With all the letters inked up, the only thing missing is the shadow. My favorite tool for drawing shadows is a brush pen because it allows you to create different widths with a single stroke.
✔ Author(s): Abbey Sy
✔ Title: Hand Lettering A to Z: A World of Creative Ideas for Drawing and Designing Alphabets
✔ Rating : 4.2 out of 5 base on (94 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1631592823
✔ ISBN-13: 9781631592829
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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