Elevate Your Lettering: 12 Decorative Techniques in Procreate
Ian Barnard, Hand lettering Artist
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Lessons in This Class
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Introduction
1:12
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2.
Inline Decorations 01
5:41
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Inline Decorations 02
3:12
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Inline Decorations 03
2:35
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Shading Techniques 01
2:43
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Shading Techniques 02
4:08
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Shading Techniques 03
3:00
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Dimensional Effects 01
7:25
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Dimensional Effects 02
7:27
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Dimensional Effects 03
6:09
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Erasing Techniques 01
7:53
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Erasing Techniques 02
3:11
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Erasing Techniques 03
4:15
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14.
Final Thoughts
0:34
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About This Class
This course will guide you through 12 captivating techniques to add personality and visual interest to your hand-lettering.
You'll learn to:
- Master Inline Effects: Explore a variety of ways to decorate the interior of your letters with unique and eye-catching lines.
- Add Depth with Shading: Discover effective shading techniques to create dimension and visual impact.
- Create 3D Effects: Learn how to add depth and dimension to your letters, making them appear to pop off the page.
- Explore Erasure Techniques: Discover creative ways to use the eraser tool to generate unique and unexpected effects.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will equip you with a versatile toolkit of decorative techniques to enhance your lettering style.
- Includes: Four pre-designed hand-lettered quotes for you to practice on, plus custom-made brushes for enhanced creativity and a set of brushes to help you with some of the techniques.
- Recommended Equipment: iPad, Apple Pencil, and Procreate (or similar digital art software).
By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently apply these decorative techniques to your own lettering projects, resulting in more dynamic and visually engaging artwork.
Hands-on Class Project
To apply some of the 12 decorative techniques learned in class to create a unique and visually appealing piece of lettering art.
Requirements:
- Choose a phrase or word: Select a meaningful quote, a personal mantra, or a single word that resonates with you or use the ones I have provided.
- Select 3-5 techniques: Choose at least three of the 12 decorative techniques covered in the course to apply to your chosen phrase or word.
- Experiment and explore: Experiment with different color palettes, brush sizes, and blending modes to create a visually dynamic and engaging piece.
- Document your process: Take screenshots or record a timelapse video of your creative process to showcase your journey.
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