Hand Lettering Styles and Techniques for Embellishment

1 HOURS AND 3 MINUTES

Learn techniques to take your lettering to the next level in Adobe Illustrator!

18,654 students

60% POSITIVE RATINGS

Phaedra Charles

INSTRUCTOR

Embark on a journey of lettering mastery in Adobe Illustrator with Spencer Charles, formerly Senior Designer at Louise Fili Ltd.

Gain insights into the intricacies of letterforms and the art of embellishments, such as script styles and drop shadows. Spencer imparts a wealth of techniques, tips, tricks, and best practices to elevate your lettering to new heights. The lessons cover a spectrum of topics, from studying historical examples in letterform research to mastering Illustrator best practices, including grids, layers, and the pen tool.

COURSE DETAILS

  • Intermediate level
  • 18,654 students
  • 103 Projects

Dive into constructing lowercase and uppercase letters in various script styles, explore effects for embellishment like inlines, outlines, drop shadows, and more. Learn the art of creating intricate monograms by weaving and interlocking letterforms. With Illustrator’s diverse capabilities, this class not only expands your skills but also empowers you to unleash your creative vision, creating truly fantastic work.

What will you learn in this online course?

Letterform Research

study historical examples to see how common letterforms are made

Illustrator Best Practices

learn the best ways to use grids, layers, and the infamous pen tool

Alphabet Script Styles

construct lowercase and uppercase letters in different styles

Effects for Embellishment

practice inlines, outlines, drop shadows, and more

Monograms

learn how to weave and interlock letterforms

TESTIMONIALS

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This class is absolutely wonderful! Perfectly balances high-level exploration of different lettering styles, ornamentation options, etc. AND shows you step-by-step how to achieve each one. It’s an incredible resource that I know I’ll come back to time and time again, thank you!!

– Megan Cook

TESTIMONIALS

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This class is absolutely wonderful! Perfectly balances high-level exploration of different lettering styles, ornamentation options, etc. AND shows you step-by-step how to achieve each one. It’s an incredible resource that I know I’ll come back to time and time again, thank you!!

 

– Megan Cook

Hand Lettering Styles and Techniques for Embellishment

Embark on a lettering mastery journey in Adobe Illustrator with Spencer Charles, former Senior Designer at Louise Fili Ltd. Gain insights into letterform intricacies and embellishments like script styles and drop shadows. Spencer shares techniques and best practices to elevate your lettering, covering historical examples, Illustrator essentials, and constructing diverse script styles. Dive into effects like inlines, outlines, and drop shadows, and master the art of creating intricate monograms. Illustrator’s diverse capabilities not only expand your skills but also empower you to unleash your creative vision, crafting truly fantastic work.