Watercolor Hand-Lettering For Beginners

Learn about hierarchy, text layout design, watercolor lettering and inner and outer ornaments.

What you'll learn

Design creative text layouts for portrait and landscape modes.

Adapt serif, sans serif and script fonts styles for visual communication.

Apply watercolor techniques for a variety of font styles.

Enhance your lettering compositions by using inner and outer ornaments.

Requirements

The basic requirements are a watercolor set, watercolor paper and brushes.

Description

This class teaches you the basics of watercolor hand lettering. We will make two compositions to practice different levels of design. You will learn:How to apply hierarchy within your quote using size, font styles and font weight.How to design dynamic looks with different shapes such as rectangles, circles, triangles and play with wavy and skewed layouts for portrait and landscape modes.How to bring your text to life using color, and how to emphasize the message by choosing specific font styles and text display.The basic font types to consider for lettering: serif, sans serif and script. Watercolor lettering techniques to create stunning gradients and aesthetic fading letters.What to consider when choosing a color palette that matches the meaning of the text.How to use inner and outer ornaments within your composition.Why taking this class:To practice watercolor basic techniques in a new way.To bring your favorite affirmations, quotes, or song lyrics to life.To create colorful and creative posters to decorate with or give as gifts.I'm providing a workbook with a variety of font styles such as serif, sans serif and script, and a list of quotes for inspiration.Materials:Hot-pressed 200 - 250 gr. watercolor paper (Size A5: 14.8 cm x 21 cm. or 5.8 x 8.3 in.)Simple watercolor setBrush #00 and #2Black Pigment Liner or Pen brushNotebook, pencil and eraserRuler and compass (optional)

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 What you will learn

Lecture 2 Materials and the Styles of Watercolor Lettering

Section 2: Design and Composition

Lecture 3 Text and Hierarchy

Lecture 4 Text Layout Design and Shapes

Lecture 5 Fonts and Styles

Section 3: Watercolor Lettering Tutorials

Lecture 6 Watercolor Lettering for Portrait Mode

Lecture 7 Watercolor Lettering for Landscape Mode

Section 4: Outro

Lecture 8 Last words

Lettering enthusiasts or people who enjoy handwriting.,Beginner watercolor artists looking to explore new ways of expression.