3D Lettering: Create a Striking Composition

Get to know Tarwane as he tells you about his urban influences deeply rooted in the world of graffiti. He also goes through the tools needed for the course.

Discover the different styles of lettering and the basics of this graphic art form. Get playful as you delve into the world of spacing, rhythm, contrast, balance, and median lines.

Look at the key role your composition grid plays in achieving a well-balanced drawing, before moving on to a review of the different stages of the lettering process, from sketch to print, and then on to digitizing it.

Find out how to manage your clients' expectations while at the same time respecting your artistic identity. Tarwane takes you through some exercises to refine your proposal and bind the words to creative universes. He explains the importance of colors and practical tools in making a piece your own, like Adobe Color and Topiatones palettes on Instagram.

Now it's time to start creating! Design your 3D lettering step-by-step, from sketch to inking with a light tablet, and finally, the photograph of the end result.

Once your piece is finished, see how to present it in the form of different products by creating a mock-up in Photoshop and Illustrator. Tarwane also offers some final tips on how to share your artwork on social media. You're two steps away from going viral!