A stepbystep workbook for learning decorative scripts and creating inspired styles by song, grace isbn. Do you ever wonder how those gorgeous handlettered art pieces are created. Im building up quite the library of calligraphy and lettering books. The best markers, pens, and tools for hand lettering by igor ovsyannykov igor ovsyannykov on feb 10, 2020 in tutorials tweet this share this from love notes to chalkboard menus to street signs to product ads, hand lettering is everywhere. Learn the art of brush calligraphy through my highly recommended books, brush pen lettering and the practice book. Brush pen lettering, a stepbystep workbook for learning. The brush pen lettering practice book gives you all the drills and exercises you need to learn the basics and so much more. Choosing the best paper for your brush pens brittany luiz. It takes practice and control to use a brush pen, but you dont have to be a serious artist or calligrapher to create beautiful script. If you have seen my post on 10 easy hand lettering styles, every one of those styles can be done by using only a brush pen. I showed examples of my logos that contain lettering and presented samples of my practicing scribbles. This is a fun pen that is equally good for lettering and sketching. Brush lettering by marilyn reaves and eliza schulte my fonts. Tombow dual brush pens come in 96 beautiful colors so narrowing down your lettering to just 3 or 5 pens is not easy.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Im going to tell you why im i know these are the best brush lettering pens for beginnersbecause i still am one. Fabercastell 267118 pencil pen pitt artist pen lettering starter set, 9 pieces 5 pitt artist pens with brush tip, 2 pitt artist pen fineliner, 1 castell 9000 pencil b, 1 sharpener by fabercastell. A fun and comprehensive guide to creating modern calligraphy with a.
To close my speech i made this video to my favourite band. Master the art of beautiful brush pen lettering with the first book dedicated entirely to the use and mastery of modern brush pens. The brush pen and dip pen certainly have their differences. One of the wonderful things i did in 20 was talk at typism about lettering and how it has become a big part of my life. The book includes stepbystep instructions, tips and tricks, color photographs, diy projects, inspiring ideas and practice sheets. Brush pen lettering will show you how to create your own unique style. Pens used are the pentel color brush, a pentel water brush, and tombow dual brush pens. A comparison of my favorite brush pens you can find it in my learn brush lettering page. In a matter of time, youll be able to apply your learning to personal projects and decor for family. And then she takes her old pen and slam dunks it in the garbage.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Lettering is quite challenging with a brush pen you dont get any feedback and theres a bit of a lag as the tip of the brush bends easily. Discover basic strokes and terminology and get to work lettering the alphabet in both upper and. The brush pen lettering practice book is the companion workbook to the instructional guide, brush pen lettering, a comprehensive resource aimed to set the. See more ideas about brush lettering, lettering and creative lettering. I did some brush lettering for some tshirt designs using words that represents their brand and design. Amanda arneill began hand lettering when her second daughter was born and she hasnt stopped since. Brush pen calligraphy basics plus free printable practice. Heres what i got the ink is a mix of pelikan brown and sheaffer skrip red it didnt scan quite right though. The best markers, pens, and tools for hand lettering. Start at the beginning and learn what brush pens are and how to use them. Even though this font packs plenty of humour, thornhill. Brush pen breakdown calligraphy and lettering blog.
With a huge variety of brush pens to choose from on our site, weve compiled a guide to help you find the best brush pen for calligraphy. Lyra is a german company, and i f you are looking for something of great quality, lyra brush pens are definitely the tool for you you can find the lyra pens on and they come in packs of 12 pieces and 24 if you are planning to stock up for the winter. I have a word of caution for you from my own experience. The truth about choosing the best paper for brush lettering. Between our easy online class with danielle evans and our closets full of lettered tshirts, this gorgeous skill is pretty much the. Write along the baseline at the angle of your paper, this technique will allow you to keep your hand down on the surface of the paper. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. By now, youre totally aware of the fact that we have a slight okay, major obsession with handlettering. Here is a handy color selecting guide from the tombow usa website. Peek inside my new book the art of brush lettering youtube. So after youre done scrolling and double tapping your fave insta artists, get ready to hunker down with a hand lettering book.
Here are some project suggestions to hone your skills on. But, there are so many options that it can be confusing to know which on to get. The latest one to be added to my collection is grace songs brush pen. Brush pen lettering practice book modern calligraphy drills. Tombow brush pen lettering tips for choosing colors and. Tombow fudenosuke soft tip tombow fudenosuke hard tip most recommended pilotpilot fude brush pen hard tip. Brush pens are so fun because you can create a huge variety of lettering styles with just one pen.
The best brush pens for hand lettering and calligraphy. In this class, youll understand exactly why certain letters bounce based on each letters structure. When a lefthanded person is attempting brush lettering, there are two different techniques to use. Brush pen calligraphy has been taking the world by storm lately. When coloring or writing inside lines, having the ability to do so without having the tip move to the outside of the lines is ideal. The first book dedicated entirely to the use and mastery of modern brush pens drawing gorgeous letters, words and phrases with a. She loves the feeling of opening a new pen and seeing the crisp black line start to play its way across the page.
Having spent a weekend painting over 1,500 letters, numbers and symbols, thornhill whittled down these characters and refined them into a polished set. Brush pen lettering by grace song creative calligraphy. Starting our list with an awesome brush pen well known among the lettering community. I first released this simple brush pen worksheet in. I also highly recommend tombow duel brush pens one end is a soft brush tip, the other end is smaller and firmer as the brush tip is a little firmer than the fabercastell pen and can be easier to control. A fun and comprehensive guide to creating modern calligraphy with a brush pen emma witte, emma witte, emma witte on. Smooth paper has less tooth, which means your brush pens stay in one piece, free to create sharp lines and perfect transitions in your lettering. Drawing gorgeous letters, words and phrases with a brush pen doesnt have to be difficult.
And for the fun of it i included one brush marker, but its a small one so i sometimes consider it a pen. All fonts are categorized and can be saved for quick reference and comparison. Ive come up with 5 brush pens you can choose from to begin your lettering practice and develop those sexy muscles. Modern calligraphy drills, measured guidelines and practice sheets to perfect your basic strokes, letterforms and words. I love brush pen calligraphy, but sometimes its difficult to come up with projects to implement your new skills on. The pens must have precision, not leak and provide an all over smooth application.
Notice all the reds start with number 8 and all the blues start with number 4 or 5 etc. Today im going to talk about choosing the best paper for your brush pens. The size, flexibility and type of tip your brush pen has a huge impact on the width of your hairline strokes. This is a cartridge pen that also has a brush tip, but the bristles are a bit more stiff than the color brush. On the following pages youll find practice strokes, lowercase letters and uppercase letters, along with a blank practice worksheet. As you are learning brush lettering, one of the most important things you will need is a brush pen. Brush pen lettering is highly instructional, detailed, and full of color photographs to guide you along the way. In 2015, i first released this printable free brush pen worksheet. Read on to see our top recommendations for brush pens that suit beginners, dramatic lettering, and asian calligraphy.
Thats because brush pen calligraphy makes large lettering, and a lot of the paper projects we make tend to be small. From now on, youll have logic behind every decision, not just what might feel best. The first book dedicated entirely to the use and mastery of modern brush pens drawing gorgeous letters, words and. But its still important to get the right material like. Well, friends, today i am going to give you the list of my goto papers for brush lettering and why you. Seeing someone create bounce lettering is fun, but understanding why letters bounce the way they do is even better. See more ideas about lettering, brush lettering and hand lettering. Hot italian is a modern italian style pizza restaurant in california.
Lettering practice worksheet for dual brush pens congratulations on taking the first steps to getting started lettering. It is a wonderful resource for beginners and anyone who wants to continue developing their brush pen lettering. Okay, maybe not just starting out, but hand lettering is still easier for me, and i rock at the ipadbut brush lettering is hard to get right the brush lettering pens you use really does make a difference. Coming to you in my gym clothes to share with you my three favorite brush pens, where to buy them, and some tips to get them to last longer. Beginner supplies for brush calligraphy pieces calligraphy. Free brush pen calligraphy worksheet the postmans knock. Hands down, the question i am most often asked on my personal instagram account as well as the tombow instagram account is what paper do you use.
The ink is permanent, and the cartridges can be purchased separately. In brush pen lettering, grace song explains how to get started in the art of brush pen lettering. Keep your hand at the same angle as you would if you were writing left to right directly, but angle your paper steeply. If youre interested in brush pens, give this engaging set of exercises a try. Download free brush fonts at our site carries over 30,000 pc fonts and mac fonts. I used zebra disposable brush pen, pentel pocket brush pen, and sailor fude nagom. The tip on this pen is very similar to the color brush. In brush pen lettering, smitha katti introduces you to the basics of lettering with brush pens.