Introduction to Hand-Lettering: Composing Colorful Letters
A course by Stephane Lopes , Lettering Artist and Art Director
Learn hand-lettering techniques step-by-step and give incredible visual strength to your words
Learn hand-lettering techniques step-by-step and give incredible visual strength to your words
The art of lettering lies somewhere between typography and calligraphy. It is a dance of letters, colors, and textures that contribute unique nuances to the words. Explore all this and more in the capable hands of Paris-based lettering artist Stephane Lopes. His exquisitely vibrant urban style has led him to work with brands like Pierre Hermé, Faber-Castell, and Unibet.
In this course, discover the main hand-lettering techniques step by step and learn how to illustrate a quote of your choice. Through a series of practical exercises, Stephane teaches you how to unlock your creativity by sketching inspiring words and how to digitize you work to share on social media. Get ready to master the art of hand-lettering!
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 18 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (65)
- 1,947 students
- 15 lessons (2h 7m)
- 18 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Illustrate an inspiring quote using hand-lettering techniques to digitize and share on social media.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in exploring the art of hand-lettering.
Although this is a beginner course, there's also something for those who are already familiar with lettering.
Requirements and materials
To take this course you need an HB pencil, a ruler, some felt-tips, colored pencils, or watercolors, and a good dose of humor!
Access to Photoshop and a light table are also recommended, but not essential.
Reviews
A course by Stephane Lopes
Driven by a passion for the creation of logos and graphic identities, Stephane Lopes decided to begin his professional journey studying audiovisual communication. He continued his journey into the world of graphic arts, editing, and publishing and slowly began to specialize in typography, and more specifically, lettering, which allowed him to fully explore his creativity.
It is testament to his Instagram account that he has had the opportunity to collaborate with brands like Pilot, Faber-Castell, and Pierre Hermé. His curiosity and thirst for learning new techniques, especially in the digital arena, are what have fueled his desire to share his discoveries with other passionate artists.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Introduction to lettering
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The universe of lettering and the visual culture of the letter
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Discover the tools
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Typographic styles
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Focus on the script
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U3
Bring your ideas to life
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The inspiration and the message
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First sketches
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Composition and final choice
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U4
Decorative elements
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Decorative elements 1
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Decorative elements 2
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The color, the palette and the gradients
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The final composition
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U5
Going further
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Bring your composition to life in a photograph
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How to share your work on Instagram
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Hand-Lettering: Composing Colorful Letters
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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Stephanes Kurs ist sehr gut aufgebaut, leicht zu folgen und zu erarbeiten. DIe Farbeffekte sind grossartig und einfach nachzumachen, gleiches gilt für die Lichteffekte, damit werden die Buchstaben lebendiger und man schafft zusätzliche Dimensionen. Leider ist die Auflösung, wie bei anderen Kursen, nicht sehr scharf, das ist schade. Sonst ist der Kurs sehr zu empfehlen, besonders für Anfänger.
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lejanbesque
Excellent cours! Très bien expliqué!
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fmassot_labrosse
Je me suis vraiment régalée avec ce cours ludique et clair.
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iportocarreiro
Conteúdo muito bom e didática excelente. Aprendi bastante!
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snehal.saraiya
Lovely ideas and loads of inspiration