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Mastering Lettering Composition

Mastering Lettering Composition - student project

This is the lettering piece I demonstrate creating using the Procreate app on my iPad, from start to finish in this class. 

I start by drawing some quick thumbnail sketches to get ideas flowing:

Mastering Lettering Composition - image 1 - student project

I identify the concept I want to proceed with:

Mastering Lettering Composition - image 2 - student project

I then setup some guides for my lettering based on the loose thumbnail sketch:

Mastering Lettering Composition - image 3 - student project

Using these guides, I draw a skeleton sketch for my lettering:

Mastering Lettering Composition - image 4 - student project

I then refine my lettering into their actual shapes and styles: 

Mastering Lettering Composition - image 5 - student project

I also sketch out the illustrative elements in some more detail:

Mastering Lettering Composition - image 6 - student project

The lettering is then inked using the final brushes:

Mastering Lettering Composition - image 7 - student project

I add colours to the lettering and draw all the illustrative elements in color using the final brush: 
Mastering Lettering Composition - image 8 - student project

Finally, I add some finishing touches like 3D effects to my lettering, shading and highlights and throw in some fun filler elements to bring the piece to life:

Mastering Lettering Composition - image 9 - student project

 

Watch and learn my entire process in my class Mastering Lettering Composition