Urban Brush Lettering Technique
A course by Otto Baum , Artist
Discover the secrets of creating stunning urban brush lettering with our comprehensive course.
Discover the secrets of creating stunning urban brush lettering with our comprehensive course.
Otto Baum, a multidisciplinary artist with a deep passion for typography and brush lettering, will take you by the hand through the world of handmade lettering. With over two decades dedicated to perfecting his craft, Otto shares with you his unique approach to creating lettering with personality and style.
You will explore everything from the selection of tools and materials to advanced techniques for designing your own typography. Throughout this journey, you will discover how dedication and love for detail can transform simple strokes into vibrant works of art full of character.
This course is an invitation to immerse yourself in the meditative practice of brush lettering, connecting the spirit, body, movement and tools in a harmonious dance.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 12 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (1)
- 169 students
- 18 lessons (3h 7m)
- 12 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German, English
- German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
The final project consists of digitizing the letters you have designed and applying them to a personalized poster with your favorite quote or phrase.
This process includes everything from manual drawing to the digital adjustments necessary to achieve a professional and authentic result.
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for anyone interested in the art of lettering and typography, from beginners who want to enter the world of brush lettering to more experienced artists looking to deepen their knowledge and techniques.
It is ideal for those who value manual work and want to explore new forms of creative expression through typography.
Requirements and materials
You will need brushes of various sizes, paint suitable for brush lettering, quality paper for your exercises and sketches, as well as pencils to sketch your ideas.
Additionally, having a color palette and an appropriate space for your practice will help you get the most out of the course.
Reviews
Otto Baum is a versatile artist originally from Berlin, where he works in his studio in Lichtenberg. His training in Textile and Surface Design at the Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee has enabled him to explore and combine various artistic disciplines.
As a member of the KLUB7 art collective, Otto has contributed to numerous public artworks, known for their large-scale murals and his skills in woodworking and creating unique drawing tools.
His focus on calligraphy and brush lettering reflects a passion for reviving traditional techniques in a contemporary context. His emphasis is on creating letters with a distinctive "flow" that evokes a time when handwriting was predominant.
Content
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U1
introduction
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About me
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Inspirations
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U2
Materials, first brushstrokes and inspiration
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The materials
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Workplace, working position and first brush strokes
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Useful basic shapes for lettering 1
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Useful basic shapes for lettering 2
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Brush cleaning
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Font finding
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U3
Sketching and writing techniques
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Sketching
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Building technique using two casual font styles
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Building technique using block letters
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Other font styles in the building technique
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The One Stroke Technique
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U4
Creation of the poster
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The letters of the quote
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The digitization of letters
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Creating the background
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Finalizing the poster
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How to build and use a painting stick
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FP
Final project
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Experimenting with Letters
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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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