Vectorized Lettering: From Sketch to Screen

A course by Rebeca Anaya , Designer and Lettering Artist

Designer and Lettering Artist. New York, United States.
Joined May 2018

Learn to draw modern, monoline, and brush script lettering with Illustrator

96% positive reviews (23)
548 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to draw modern, monoline, and brush script lettering with Illustrator

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so what if the letters in your next design could express that much? Graphic designer and lettering artist Rebeca Anaya, who has worked with brands like Slack, The Washington Post and Artsynonym, teaches you how to give each project a unique voice with expressive lettering.

In this course, learn the basic concepts and tools used in the vectorization process and apply them to all of your lettering projects. Experiment and practice drawing modern, monoline, and brush script typographies so you can create designs where letters take center stage.

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What will you learn in this online course?

19 lessons & 21 downloads

  • 96% positive reviews (23)
  • 548 students
  • 19 lessons (3h 35m)
  • 21 additional resources (12 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Vectorize your own lettering design with different styles.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Graphic designers, lettering and sign artists, and anyone who wants to learn how to take their lettering design from sketch to screen.

Requirements and materials

You need prior knowledge of typography and/or lettering and to understand the basics of Adobe Illustrator.

To take this course you need a computer with Adobe Illustrator or another vector drawing program.


Reviews

548 Students
23 Reviews
96% Positive ratings

Rebeca Anaya

A course by Rebeca Anaya

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Designer and Lettering Artist

Rebeca Anaya has more than ten years of experience as a graphic designer and lettering artist. Based in Mexico, she works as a freelance artist on lettering and branding projects that revolve around typography.

Throughout her career, she has collaborated with a range of brands including Slack, The Washington Post, El Heraldo de México, Coolhunter and Artsynonym. She is also the founder of Typebasics, an initiative to teach amateur artists and designs from other disciplines about typography.


Content

  • U1

    Let's Get to Know Each Other!

    • About Me
    • Influences
    • What Will We Do in This Course?
  • U2

    Lettering as a Design Tool

    • What Is Lettering and What Is It For?
    • The Different Styles of Lettering
    • Strokes and Variants of Lettering
    • Getting Ready to Start
  • U3

    Node to Node

    • Introduction to Lettering Vectorization
    • Set up and Basic Shapes 1
    • Set up and Basic Shapes 2
    • Extreme and Compound Lines
    • Theory to Practice 1
    • Theory to Practice 2
    • Higher Contrast Brush Scripts
    • Optical Adjustments
    • Adding Color to Our Lettering
    • Effects edit
  • U4

    The Wow! Factor

    • Preparing the File for Production and Release
    • Sharing the Process
  • FP

    Final project

    • Vectorized Lettering: From Sketch to Screen

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Vectorized Lettering: From Sketch to Screen. Calligraphy, and Typography course by Rebeca Anaya

Vectorized Lettering: From Sketch to Screen

A course by Rebeca Anaya
Designer and Lettering Artist. New York, United States.
Joined May 2018
  • 96% positive reviews (23)
  • 548 students