Introduction to Sign Painting
A course by user501428 surname501428 , Typographic designer and lyricist
Joined March 2017
Learn the basic principles of signage with brushes
Learn the basic principles of signage with brushes
Joined March 2017
Miguel Reyes - typewriter and lyricist - is part, since 2013, of the New York typesetter Commercial Type. His work can be found in countless places and it is practically impossible to trace him, but the fonts designed by him can be seen in the Mexican newspaper 'El Universal', 'La Repubblica' (Italy) and in all the newspapers of the McClatchy Group ( U.S).
In this course he will teach you the basic principles of one of his favorite techniques: brush lettering. This brush-painting technique, also known as sign painting, has been frequently used in American supermarket signs, unique in their expressiveness and character when they are made by hand. In the hand of Miguel, you will learn to make casual letters, one of the most popular styles of labeling.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 12 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (66)
- 1,748 students
- 13 lessons (2h 6m)
- 12 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will make a poster where you will apply all the variants that you have learned during the course.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Lettrists, designers, calligraphers, illustrators and anyone interested in learning the technique of brush lettering.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary. With regard to the materials, you will need basic drawing tools, paper, paint and a flat brush.
Reviews
A course by user501428 surname501428
Graphic designer training, Miguel Reyes his love for letters has led him to specialize in typographic design and lettering. Since 2013, he has been a typographical designer at the international typesetter Commercial Type and his work is published every day in newspapers such as 'El Universal', in Mexico, 'La Repubblica', in Italy and in all the newspapers of the McClatchy Group, U.S.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Rotulism
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Lettering and casual lettering
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Description of materials
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U3
Casual letters and variants
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Basic strokes and first exercises
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Uppercase
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Numbers and special characters
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Upright / Bold
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Script
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U4
Elaborating your piece
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Definition of the project and references
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Bocetaje
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Development of the poster
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Refinement and final piece
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FP
Final project
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Sign Painting with casual letters
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displayname8942171
I liked the course and that you can work with materials that are cheap.
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displayname11585619
Very good course to get started in sign making.
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displayname13310727
Great course for getting started
displayname5138525
Very good course to start in labeling and also apply to other fields. Well explained... of course... with very few materials we already entered the world of letters.
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displayname1496750
very good, a platform to follow in the world of signage
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