A Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering: Creating Graphic and Script Styles
1 HOUR AND 53 MINUTES
Learn a step-by-step process for crafting graphic, hand-lettered envelopes — and tons of lettering basics along the way!
15,868 students
39% POSITIVE RATINGS
Erik Marinovich
INSTRUCTOR
Embark on a journey to learn hand lettering with the guidance of acclaimed designer Erik Marinvoch.
In this comprehensive class, Erik, a San Francisco-based letterist and co-founder of Friends of Type and Title Case, shares his step-by-step process for crafting graphic, hand-lettered envelopes, drawing inspiration from his personal project, Do Not Open. Mailing uniquely hand-lettered oversized envelopes worldwide, Erik’s class spans nearly two hours of bite-sized lessons covering real-world reference material, essential tools, lettering stroke basics, two distinct lettering styles, layout and composition, as well as shading, shadowing, outlining, and final touches.
COURSE DETAILS
- Intermediate level
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15,868 Students
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86 Projects
Dive into this creative exploration, sketch a friend’s address, and craft your own oversized, stunning envelope. Ready to delve into the art of lettering? Put away your laptop, grab your tools, and expertly draw letters with style!
What will you learn in this online course?
Real-world reference material, taking inspiration from street signs
Materials and tools of the trade
Lettering stroke basics
Two lettering styles: condensed sans serif and casual script
Layout and composition
Shading, shadowing, outlining, and final touches
TESTIMONIALS
I really like this guy, first of all, a true craftsman teaching good technique which is super helpful. I also like his down to earth nature. I like his jokes too. I’m not sure if he is wearing a lapel mic but in some places it’s a little hard to hear him and that might have been helpful. But still 10/10
TESTIMONIALS
I really like this guy, first of all, a true craftsman teaching good technique which is super helpful. I also like his down to earth nature. I like his jokes too. I’m not sure if he is wearing a lapel mic but in some places it’s a little hard to hear him and that might have been helpful. But still 10/10
A Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering: Creating Graphic and Script Styles
Embark on a hand lettering journey with acclaimed designer Erik Marinvoch in this comprehensive class. Based in San Francisco and co-founder of Friends of Type and Title Case, Erik guides you through crafting graphic, hand-lettered envelopes inspired by his project, Do Not Open. In nearly two hours of bite-sized lessons, explore real-world reference material, essential tools, lettering stroke basics, two styles, layout, shading, and final touches. Dive into this creative exploration, sketch a friend’s address, and create your own oversized, stunning envelope. Ready to delve into lettering? Put away your laptop, grab your tools, and expertly draw letters with style!
