Step 3 – Sketch Your Letters
Next, I’ll fill the letters into the guidelines I’ve sketched out.
I always sketch with pencil first, so that I can erase and fix any mistakes as I go.
I also use a 4H pencil, because it’s very light and forgiving as I’m drawing.
I usually look at my sketch quite a bit before transitioning into the next step of inking – and it’s important to look a.
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Step 5 – Add Some Depth and Details!
I am a huge fan of adding interest to my hand lettered pieces by incorporating various details inside and around my letters, and adding depth with drop shadows.
If you’re comfortable with illustration, you can enhance your work with flowers, leaves, or flourishes.
But you don’t need to be an advanced artist to add detail – you can also leverage sim.
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Why Are Lettering Layouts Important?
My favorite part of hand lettering is figuring out the best way to arrange the letters I’m about to draw.
You can add so much interest to a piece by the way you construct your layout, and mixing styles and sizes is a great way to create impact in a quote. Sometimes, it can be really challenging to figure out how to lay out your lettering piece.
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Step 4 – Ink Your Letters
Once I’m happy with my sketch, I’ll bring out my pens and begin tracing in black pen.
I stay loose when doing this part, as I plan on filling the letters in with black and colours anyway – so it’s OK to mess up a little bit along the way.
Plus, whiteout or a white gel pen is amazing for covering up those times that you might accidently colour outsi.