Hand Lettering in Procreate – Creative Layouts and Composition for Illustrators

In this class, you will learn how to create and use creative layouts in the planning phase of your artwork to take your hand lettering and illustration compositions to the next level. You will learn how to compose a beautiful hand-lettering piece in Procreate with supporting motifs in a balanced and expressive part of artwork.

Throughout the class, we’ll cover: 

• The fundamentals of hand lettering,
• The importance of considering mood and style in the early stages of your artwork,
• The basics of layout and composition,
• How to create supporting motifs for your artwork,
• And the complete lettering design workflow from sketching to choosing colors and adding depth with textures.

Some experience with the Procreate App is helpful, but I will cover how I use Procreate to build a beautiful illustration from the ground up. So, if you only have basic knowledge of the Procreate app, don’t worry! I will be walking you through exactly what you need to do each step of the way! This class is for ambitious beginners and intermediate students alike. 

You will start by choosing a quote or pun for the lettering, or creating one of your own. We will do research to find the perfect motifs to support the lettering (message and theme) and create a balanced composition using layouts as a framework. You will learn how to pick a specific style of lettering based on inspiration from books, existing fonts, and Pinterest.

I will teach you how to create a balanced composition by using layout strategies and hierarchy within your lettering, and how to style your lettering to match your layout and motifs. You will learn the importance of thumbnail sketches and how to pick one for your main drawing. I will cover inking, adding color, shading & highlights, adding textures, refinement , and exporting your artwork for the web vs. print.

You will learn the basic skills needed to create beautiful compositions every time! These skills can be applied to digital artwork, painting, drawing, and even murals! These will be invaluable tips to take with you on your creative journey!