You might find yourself having a difficult time drawing one part of a letter, such as the curves in the letters B or G. From there, progress to waves and curves, practicing different degrees of width and length for your upstrokes and downstrokes. Aim to get consistent, consecutive strokes with even spacing. Start with simple line work that gradually goes from straight to slanted lines.
You’ll also develop your muscle memory much faster if you practice shapes and forms. Beginning your session with warm-ups conditions your muscles so you can draw more cleanly and fluidly.
Get in the habit of beginning each session with lettering exercises. Skilled artists can take basic text and transform them into delicately crafted, sophisticated projects.īefore you jump into practicing hand lettering, here’s what you should know to get started. Creating a unique lettering style isn’t about writing the letters or words, but designing each individual letterform. With so many approaches and sketching techniques that can be applied to developing just one font, there are no limits to variations in expressive lettering. Artists can inject their own style and personality into each letter, from simple lines to spectacular flourishes. Hand lettering, also known as “faux calligraphy”, is an art form where each letter or word is sketched by hand. Photo by Muhammad Haikal Sjukri / UnsplashĪlongside illustration and graphic design, hand lettering is a valuable skill for any creative.
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