Designing 3D Chrome Letters in Procreate
A course by Aurelie Maron , Lettering Artist and Graphic Designer
Bring energy and dimension to your lettering compositions by exploring colors, shadows, textures, and effects using the Procreate app
Bring energy and dimension to your lettering compositions by exploring colors, shadows, textures, and effects using the Procreate app
Just like illustration, lettering requires a lot of sketching, editing, and refining—a process made much easier by digital tools like Procreate. For lettering artist and graphic designer Aurelie Maron, it’s an essential tool for creating vibrant artwork that has seen her work with clients such as Uber, Cincinnati Magazine, and The Vegilantes.
In this online course, Aurelie teaches you how to draw your own words and give them dimension through special effects in Procreate. Explore her step-by-step process for creating realistic, retro-inspired lettering with a 3D chrome effect and take your lettering practice to the next level!
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (35)
- 1,216 students
- 12 lessons (2h 13m)
- 17 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Illustrate a word of your choice by exploring colors, shadows, highlights, and textures to achieve a realistic 3D chrome effect in Procreate.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to improve their digital lettering skills and explore new styles.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required, but a basic understanding of Procreate would be beneficial.
In terms of materials, you need an iPad, a stylus, and the latest version of the Procreate app.
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A course by Aurelie Maron
Aurelie Maron is a lettering artist based on the Gold Coast. Originally from New Caledonia, she moved to Australia in 2010 to study graphic design, where she fell in love with the art of typography. Early in her career, she became known for her work with chalk typography and monochrome lettering before discovering the possibilities of the Procreate app for digital lettering.
Since then, she’s started her own studio and taught hundreds of design students online and at university. Alongside selling lettering toolkits via her online shop and sharing her work with over 100K followers on Instagram, Aurelie has collaborated with brands like Uber, Cincinnati Magazine, and The Vegilantes.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Pre-production
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Materials and Hand Lettering Basics
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How to Draw Script Letterforms
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Picking Your Own Word and Style
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U3
Production
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Preparing the Canvas in Procreate
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Sketch Refinement
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Creating the Final Shape
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U4
Refining the Last Details
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Adding Colour and Volume
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Applying Shadows and Highlights 1
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Applying Shadows and Highlights 2
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Final Background Adjustments
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FP
Final project
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Designing 3D Chrome Letters in Procreate
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gill.bloxham
Excellent course from Aurelie, learned a lot of very useful techniques!
lulu_bm
Curso 100% recomendado. Aurelie comienza explicando desde el trazo de las letras, hasta cómo aplicar el efecto cromado en ellas.
Es increíble su trabajo.
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lindasandra1977
Gostei de aprender lettering. Obrigada. Foi excelente o teu trabalho.
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eversole_anthony
Awesome course. Learned a ton about being meticulous with references and being patient with the process.
lgolzke
Very pleasant teacher who knows what she's doing and how to explain, very clear and easy to follow. I've learned so much from this course and loved it. Thank you!