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How to Draw Lettering
-- Gives helpful suggestions for materials to use, as well as simple step-by-step examples and techniques
- GenresArtReferenceNonfiction
32 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 1991
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April 23, 2015
How To Draw Lettering by Judy Tatchell and Carol Varley, Usborne Publishing; London (2006)
Theme: Learning how to draw different styles of lettering, using proper lettering design
Summary This is a book that shows style and techniques about drawing different lettering. The first pages provide a brief information of why it is important to choose the right style and what it means to have large print (loud) or small (soft). For example, when we write in large lettering we want to be loud or use a clear voice. Each section provides a brief description about the purpose that the style serves. Some styles that are included are: graffiti, handwriting, lettering on fabric, printing, atmospheric and projects that include material list.
It also provides good advice on making posters emphasizing the importance of having the right size and style lettering so that it’s attractive and eye catching and easy to read from a distance. The steps mentioned in designing a poster are: First, write down a simple message. Then separate the message into parts and order by priority. Finally, choose the style. You’re encouraged to use strong shapes and colors and to avoid combining lettering styles which can be confusing. In addition, best practices suggest using a grid that aids in placement and proper symmetry.
Personal critique: I found the pages to be too busy with too many lettering graphics. Also, I thought the layout of each page was disorganized. I would have liked to see numbers to show the procedural steps on how to draw a specific lettering. However, it was nice to see the examples that were provided to give an idea of what each style supposed to look like.
Target audience: 7 - 14 years old.
Theme: Learning how to draw different styles of lettering, using proper lettering design
Summary This is a book that shows style and techniques about drawing different lettering. The first pages provide a brief information of why it is important to choose the right style and what it means to have large print (loud) or small (soft). For example, when we write in large lettering we want to be loud or use a clear voice. Each section provides a brief description about the purpose that the style serves. Some styles that are included are: graffiti, handwriting, lettering on fabric, printing, atmospheric and projects that include material list.
It also provides good advice on making posters emphasizing the importance of having the right size and style lettering so that it’s attractive and eye catching and easy to read from a distance. The steps mentioned in designing a poster are: First, write down a simple message. Then separate the message into parts and order by priority. Finally, choose the style. You’re encouraged to use strong shapes and colors and to avoid combining lettering styles which can be confusing. In addition, best practices suggest using a grid that aids in placement and proper symmetry.
Personal critique: I found the pages to be too busy with too many lettering graphics. Also, I thought the layout of each page was disorganized. I would have liked to see numbers to show the procedural steps on how to draw a specific lettering. However, it was nice to see the examples that were provided to give an idea of what each style supposed to look like.
Target audience: 7 - 14 years old.
October 8, 2010
Even goes into block printing and stenciling!
January 20, 2015
Fast read. Lots of good tips.
Definitely from pre-digital age
Definitely from pre-digital age
May 23, 2016
Clearly outdated, but a fun guide for young artists and sign makers.
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