Illustrated lettering is one of the most recognisable trends in design, but how do you take your work in this area to new levels and make your projects stand out from the crowd? Illustrator, designer and educator Marty Blake takes you through the craft of creative lettering: what you need to know about working with various media and how to incorporate image and text successfully. Each chapter focuses on one technique, covering its history, the tools and techniques needed to achieve it, along with examples from designers and illustrators from around the world all with critical reflection on what works, and why. Whether you're lettering by hand or digitally, Drawn to Type is perfect for use alongside courses in illustration and typography, and as an inspirational guide for designers looking to give the written word that visual impact.
Introduction Part 1: Typography with Illustration History The basics: Categories of styles and anatomy of letterforms Digital distortion: techniques and tips Sample work and artists Part 2: Calligraphy and Brush Lettering with Illustration History Sample alphabets: uncial, half uncial, Blackletter, Roman, Chancery, Spencerian, Humanist, Informal, etc. Examination of tools: pens, brushes, papers and inks Technical tips on writing Sign painting: tools and materials, paint and chalk Sample work and artists Part 3: Hand Lettering with Illustration History Sample alphabet styles Examination of tools: brushes, surfaces and paints Technical tips on lettering Sample work and artists Part 4: Alternate Media Graphic artists working with unusual materials and situations, including graffiti and street art Conditions, opportunities and parameters Glossary
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