What can you learn from these famous authors’ early drafts?
Vincent van Gogh, letter to Paul Gauguin, Arles, 17 October 1888, page 2
So, this is definitely one of the things I get asked most about when I share my lettering. I love taking Sermon Notes in church every week. It really got started because I was super envious of some other’s that I have seen and I thought to myself, “that can’t be hard.” True to my personal form, this was my famous last words! While it is definitely not hard, per say, it does take a […]
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Prove once and for all that you’re Oscar Wilde’s greatest fan by identifying his penmanship.
for the series 'ARCHIPLAN', federico babina has realized compositions that abstract the floor plans of some of the most well known architects in the world.
Whether they're expressing genuine gratitude or sarcasm, we're thankful that these famous figures took the time to write.
This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more.* It's time for another font round-up. This time around, I found a few...
Hello - Megan from Makewells here! I'm back with a post introducing my favorite aspect of hand lettering: adding color! In the last few lettering posts, I've talked about the infinite possibilities there are with drawing letters. Now, with the addition of color, the variations are going to continue to grow. To get started, below are my favorite paints to use when I add color to my hand lettering pieces: This is the one area of lettering where I do tend to splurge a little. You can use any combination of acrylics and watercolors, however, my favorites are: Golden High Flow Acrylics: (link: http://www.dickblick.com/products/golden-high-flow-acrylics/) I primarily use titanium white and mix it with my watercolors to give them a little more of an opaque body. Golden's High Flow acrylic series is wonderful if you are trying to achieve smooth brushstrokes. Dr. Ph. Martins Hydrus Fine Art Watercolor and Radiant Concentrated Water Color -(link: http://www.dickblick.com/products/dr-ph-martins-hydrus-fine-art-liquid-watercolors/) Oh how I love these little bottles of magic. The colors are absolutely striking - super rich. Blick Matte Acrylics (link: http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-matte-acrylics/) These are very affordable and I have just about every color. They're very versatile. I'm not a "purist" by any means when it comes to painting, so I mix these three paints together all the time to achieve the colors and consistency that I'm looking for. Remember, it's all about what works for you (and your budget!). So find paints that work for you and splurge only if you want to. As for brushes - I typically stick with very small, synthetic, round bristled brushes for lettering. I have been using Blick Master Synthetics recently and love them. If you plan on adding paint to your hand lettering, getting started is no different than drawing. I always start with sketches! Once I'm happy with my initial concept, I'll redraw in pencil very lightly (I sketched darker above so you could easily see) on Strathmore Vellum Surface Bristol Board. (link: http://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-300-series-bristol-board-pads/) This is my favorite surface to work on because of how smooth and sturdy it is. Next, I do a first "wash" of paint just to block in the shapes of each letter. When the first layer is dry, I'll usually go back and erase any pencil lines before going in for more detail. I love adding dimension to letters by adding shadows and highlights. I'll blend and fade colors as well to add even more interest. And just like drawing letters, it takes a lot practice. Developing your own unique style is half the fun! I love adding embellishments to certain words/letters as well. Sometimes all it takes is a few polka dots! Sometimes I'll give a letter/word a washy drop shadow. Or go back with a super fine brush for detailed lines and patterns. For practice, if you've worked your way through the 1 Letter 100 Ways exercise, try mixing up the alphabet in all sorts of styles and colors: Make sure to show us your work by hashtagging your photos on instagram #redefinecreativelettering. I'll be back soon with some tips on crafting phrases! Meg Makewells Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/makewells Makewells Instagram: @makewells Makewells Website: http://www.makewells.com
after learning the history of graffiti and some famous graffiti artists (Keith Haring, Banksy), students will create their own brick wall and make personal tags (their name, a personal slogan or symbol) using line, shape, and color.
Not sure how I missed this. Here’s a great poster featuring a collection of poster designs by the legendary designer, Wim Crouwel. The poster was designed to coincide with the Wim Crouwel …
How 20 famous men used their pocket notebooks. The practice was so widespread that it would likely be easier to compile a list of famous men who did not use them.
Looking for some inspiration for your own letterhead? If so, check out the top famous company letterhead collection we've compiled including both companys and famous people!
Happy Monday, friend! In my endless pursuit of fonts, I found some great free fonts that look very similar to famous fonts you'll probably...
“Konstantin Barsht, a researcher at the Russian Academy’s Institute for Russian Literature (Pushkin House) in St. Petersburg deplores the absence of the doodles from the great editions …
Iceland-based artist James Merry (previously) uses sportswear logos as the basis to his embroidered designs, planting thread-based mushrooms, strawberries, and various flowers on top of Nike swooshes and the ADIDAS logo’s three bars. Although you might not guess it from the simplicity of his sportswear alterations, Merry is a key collaborator with Björk, and has designed many of her costumes for tour and film. You can see more of his blossoming sports logos and elaborate costume designs on his website and Instagram. More
Image by The Wellcome Trust When researching a famous historical figure, access to their work and materials usually proves to be one of the biggest obstacles.
Writing a novel (or a story, for that matter) is confusing work. There are just so many characters running all over the place, dropping hints and having revelations. So it’s no surprise that many authors plan out their works beforehand, in chart or…
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Learn about Dorr Bothwell’s sketch of visitors at the San Francisco Art Museum. It's time to visit that place! This Belongs in a Museum - Art Notes.
