Getting Started with Brush Lettering

This book was designed to be a guide for brush lettering beginners—for those of you who want to dive into brush lettering but have no idea where to start. There are so many great resources out there, but I wanted to put together a comprehensive (and in-depth) guide so you could find all of your answers in one spot. In the book, we’ll go over all of the basic materials you’ll need, diving into the different pen types, paper types, accessories that may make your life easier, and even how to store your pens and keep your materials organized. Next, we’ll talk about brush lettering basics, including strokes needed to create common letterforms. I’ll go over brush lettering anatomy and will teach you how to set up your paper so you can practice easily. Within this book you’ll be able to practice uppercase and lowercase letters, learn drills to help you get used to a new pen, and practice drills for joins and letter pairs. Finally, we will touch on next steps for your brush lettering journey, including transforming your letter styles to make them your own. We’ll also talk about how to turn your passion for brush calligraphy into a career by creating commissioned art or digitizing your work and selling it online.