Hand-Drawn Typographic Portrait

Start the course by getting to know Sarah, what inspired her to focus almost all her attention on using words to shape her illustrations, and where she draws inspiration from.

Next, select the person you want to illustrate and put pen to paper by sketching alongside Sarah, to understand how to create a gradient with the use of words. Experiment with your own style using your personal handwriting, and learn how Sarah researches to find words about the person’s work and personality to include in the illustration.

Discover editing techniques to enhance your original image, and facilitate the sections of your portrait to incorporate words. Learn how to organize the layout of your work to make the process easier by numbering the areas.

Once you have the sections defined, it’s time to start constructing words into your illustration. Find out how Sarah adapts words into distinct shapes and sizes to enhance their meaning. Learn how to include illustrations related to your character and choice of words in your composition, resolving space and weight in a professional manner.

Transfer your finished illustration into Photoshop for the final editing process, and understand how to use the best tools for the finishing touches to complete your final project. You will see how to export your image for web and print, ready to share with the world.