Resumen: In Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy, Shelly Kim—popular Instagram lettering artist and workshop instructor @lettersbyshells—offers lettering enthusiasts at all levels of experience a step-by-step course that shows how to develop and adapt traditional lettering skills and techniques to a variety of digital platforms, with a focus on Procreate.
LETTERING ESSENTIALS. The basics of hand lettering and modern calligraphy, along with guidance for embellishing and designing quotes.
DIGITIZING YOUR LETTERING. Options for scanning, photographing, and creating a digital lettering file.
LETTERING ON A TABLET. A hands-on guide to working on the iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil and the Procreate app, from an overview of common functions and how to create a simple lettering brush to making shapes and patterns, choosing colors, creating gradients, glitter, and foil effects, and combining Procreate and Adobe Sketch.
PROJECTS & INSPIRATION. DIY projects that show you how to achieve with digital techniques what isn't possible with pens or markers on paper, plus stunning gallery pieces from Karin Newport of @ipadlettering and Myriam Frisano of @halfapx.