Introduction to Hand-Lettering: Composing Colorful Letters

Begin the course by getting to know a little about Stephane and his professional career. He shares his main influences and a selection of his most prominent pieces.

To give you some background, Stephane tells you the inspiring story of lettering and its most iconic works of art. Who are its defining artists? What are the most popular tools and techniques? Stephane also delves into these questions to offer you a broader understanding of visual culture and the role of lettering. Next, familiarize yourself with different typefaces, particularly script, and the main rules for balancing typography.

Once this is all clear, it's time for you to get creating! Start by choosing a quote that inspires you and, through a series of practical exercises, learn how to sketch the first few words highlighting the ones you feel are most significant. Gradually hone your sketch and decide on the best composition.

Now comes the best part! Discover how to use decorative elements in your final design and how to create effects and textures to add volume to your piece. Stephane also introduces you to the brush pen and how to use it, as well as how to bring your creation alive with colors using a light table.

As a final step, see how to digitize your work and how to embed your design in a Photoshop image. Stephane also offers some final tips for publishing and promoting your work on social media.