Custom Letter Design with Procreate

Start by getting to know Jimbo. He shares his creative journey and the experiences that led him to a career in lettering. Learn about his creative hobbies, education, and the influences which inspire his work as an artist.

Explore the world of lettering and the different ways in which it can be used. Discover how to create a mood board and use it as inspiration for your lettering sketches. Transfer your ideas from paper to Procreate and familiarize yourself with the app. Experiment with Procreate’s digital tools, how to work with layers, and center your sketch.

Learn about the importance of accurate sketching and how to create your first layer on Procreate. Turn your rough sketch into a refined piece of art using a digital pencil. Decide on your color palette using your mood board as a guide, then add shadows to create depth and suggest light. Jimbo discusses the difference between types of brushes and when to use each one.

Experiment with color, tones, and shadow to create different versions of your letters and understand how each element impacts the final design. See how Jimbo combines each of the steps from the course to craft a detailed finished result that is ready to be shared online.