Getting started with lettering can seem super overwhelming! And there's so much information out there that doesn't really help you understand the basics to have a good foundation.
Start with this post
The first thing I would love for you to check is why lettering and calligraphy are not the same.
What more? Check out my list of resources below, from post to tools and classes.
More Lettering & Calligraphy post
Here you can find a selection of in-depth blog post where I share tips and tools to learn and improve your lettering and calligraphy.
Where to learn hand lettering?
Obviously, I want you to learn with me, and this blog and my future courses will be my favorite way for you to learn. But in the meantime, I want to recommend Skillshare, I have their yearly subscription and I am obsessed! If you want to give it a try you can get a FREE Premium membership trial using my exclusive my link.
Skillshare is an online learning community where independent artist shares their knowledge, you can find anything from lettering and arts to photography and business. I have a full review post that you can read here.
Some of the classes I definitely recommend checking out are:
by Martina Flor via Skillshare
My favorite lettering tools
Here are my favorite lettering tools, for more information on books, pens, paper and more check my tools page.
Lettering & calligraphy videos
Here you can find some of my latest videos. I love sharing quotes and recording time-lapses of my lettering work. (click on each image to view the video on Pinterest)
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Sharing your lettering & calligraphy
One of the best ways to get your work out there is Social media if you haven't yet started a blog, starting with Instagram is a must!
And the best way to get your pictures found is by using relevant hashtags, here I am sharing some of the most popular ones for both Lettering and Calligraphy.
If you are not sure about the difference between calligraphy & lettering, I wrote this post where I talk all about what's lettering and what is calligraphy.
LETTERING HASHTAGS
#handlettering
#lettering
#letteringbasics
#learnlettering
#letteringbeginner
#modernlettering
#brushlettering
CALLIGRAPHY HASHTAGS
#calligraphy
#beginnercalligraphy
#crayligraphy
#brushlettering
#calligraphyvideo
#moderncalligraphy
#modernscript
OTHER HASHTAGS
#typography
#goodtype
#handtype
#brushtype
#handdrawn
#typenerd
#letteringdaily
Follow my hand lettering inspiration board
This Pinterest board is where I collect inspiration and resources for hand lettering. From quotes and tips, to tutorial and blog post, make sure to follow it if you are obsessed with Pinterest like I am!
MY TOOLKIT
Content creation gear resources
A list of all the gear, tools and gadgets I use to make videos and take pictures
