Brush Lettering Basics: Master the Art of Dynamic Letterforms

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Course Level:
Beginner

Total Run Time:
33 minutes

Total Videos:
9

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Course Description:

Dip your brush into the world of dynamic letterforms with Shelby Abrahamsen’s beginner-friendly guide to brush lettering. In this course, Shelby shares eight years of expertise to introduce participants to the fluid art of creating beautiful letters with the nuanced touch of a brush pen.

You’ll learn about gripping techniques, pressure control, and the distinguishing features of brush pens. Working through foundational drills to fine-tune your technique, this class culminates in crafting your own brush-lettered birthday card and a poignant Steinbeck quote, plus insights on common hurdles and their fixes. Perfect for newcomers, you’ll finish with the confidence to continue your brush lettering adventure.

What You Will Learn:

The distinguishing characteristics of brush pens for lettering
Correct posture and grip techniques to master fluid strokes with a brush pen
Differences between handwriting and hand lettering, with a focus on brush lettering skills
Practice drills to build control and consistency in creating thick and thin lines
Solutions for common problems like smearing, shaky lines, and stroke transitioning
How to create a brush-lettered birthday card and an artistic quote piece as hands-on projects

Supplies You’ll Need:

Medium-tip brush pen
Fine-tip brush pen
Lettering worksheets
Pencil
Eraser

Inspiration:

In this course, you’ll learn to create these amazing class projects, but more importantly, you’ll learn how to create your own pieces in the future.

What’s In The Course?

9 Videos
2 Step-by-Step Projects
Self-Paced

Course Level: Beginner
Run Time: 33 minutes

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Meet Your Instructor:

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.