Is Your Hand-Lettering Missing Something?

This course will guide you through 12 captivating techniques to add personality and visual interest to your hand-lettering.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will equip you with a versatile toolkit of decorative techniques to enhance your lettering style.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently apply these decorative techniques to your own lettering projects, resulting in more dynamic and visually engaging artwork.



What you will learn


  • Master Inline Effects: Explore a variety of ways to decorate the interior of your letters with unique and eye-catching lines.

  • Add Depth with Shading: Discover effective shading techniques to create dimension and visual impact.

  • Create 3D Effects: Learn how to add depth and dimension to your letters, making them appear to pop off the page.

  • Explore Erasure Techniques: Discover creative ways to use the eraser tool to generate unique and unexpected effects.



  • Includes: Four pre-designed hand-lettered quotes for you to practice on, plus custom-made brushes for enhanced creativity and a set of brushes to help you with some of the techniques.

  • Recommended Equipment: iPad, Apple Pencil, and Procreate (or similar digital art software).






Course Curriculum

  Introductions
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  Inline Decorations
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  Dimensional Effects
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  Shading Techniques
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  Erasing Techniques
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  Wrapping Up
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Your Instructor

Ian Barnard is a seasoned lettering artist with years of dedicated practice and a sharp eye for fluid, elegant letterforms. His deep understanding of typography, honed through extensive experience across various mediums, shines through in his teaching. In "Level Up Your Script Lettering," Ian shares not just how to create beautiful script, but also the why behind each curve and flourish.

Ian's passion for lettering is infectious, inspiring students to embrace the craft. He believes that anyone can improve with the right guidance and dedication, and his teaching reflects this belief. He provides the tools and inspiration students need to transform their creative visions into exquisite hand-lettered designs. More than just an instructor, Ian acts as a mentor, offering hands-on guidance and genuine enthusiasm to help students elevate their script lettering skills.