Ornamental Lettering

A course by Havi Cruz , Designer and Illustrator

Designer and Illustrator. Saltillo, Mexico.
Joined November 2016

Learn to design, sketch, and complete a piece of complex lettering drawn by hand.

94% positive reviews (185)
3,894 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to design, sketch, and complete a piece of complex lettering drawn by hand.

Although all the works of Havi Cruz–a designer and illustrator specializing in lettering–are finished in digital format, it could be said that he is an artisan, since, without exception, his projects always start on paper and the attention he pays to every curve, detail, and ornament it is overwhelming.

This course leads you to discover the wonderful art of creating personalized ornamental lettering to make your projects stand out at a time when design is tending towards minimalism. Learn the most effective techniques to devise, sketch, and make a piece of lettering from scratch, starting from the simplest sketch to obtain a digital design.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 9 downloads

Inspiration and moodboard
6 minutes, 45 seconds
Color palette
3 minutes, 35 seconds
First strokes
4 minutes, 10 seconds
Letter style
7 minutes, 15 seconds
Capital letter and ornaments
8 minutes, 34 seconds
Fine sketch
17 minutes, 11 seconds
  • 94% positive reviews (185)
  • 3,894 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 16m)
  • 9 additional resources (5 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?

Hand-design and digitize ornate lettering for a local business.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for designers, illustrators, and any lover of drawn lettering looking to learn a new technique to make their work stand out.

Requirements and materials

You need basic knowledge of drawing, lettering, and a vector program. With regard to materials, it is essential to have basic drawing tools, a computer with Adobe Illustrator, a camera or scanner, and a graphics tablet.


Reviews

3,894 Students
185 Reviews
94% Positive ratings
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Havi Cruz

A course by Havi Cruz

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Designer and Illustrator

A decade ago, his passion for design and illustration became his means of work. Currently, he focuses all his efforts on a discipline that allows him to develop his full potential as a craftsman and creative person with attention to detail: ornate lettering. In addition, he has also made inroads into the world of tattooing.

He has worked in advertising agencies such as Grupo W and is currently part of the Lettres studio. In addition, he has founded his own studio, from which he designs for all kinds of brands and businesses related to his style, such as barbershops, tattoo studios, restaurants, and wine, gin, mezcal, and beer brands.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Creative process

    • Inspiration and moodboard
    • Color palette
  • U3

    The sketch

    • First strokes
    • Letter style
    • Capital letter and ornaments
    • Fine sketch
  • U4

    The vector

    • Guide lines
    • Baselines Part 1
    • Baselines Part 2
    • Basic tools (blend tool)
    • Color, lights and shadows Part 1
    • Color, lights and shadows Part 2
    • Final details
  • FP

    Final project

    • Ornamental lettering for a local business

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Ornamental Lettering. Calligraphy, and Typography course by Havi Cruz

Ornamental Lettering

A course by Havi Cruz
Designer and Illustrator. Saltillo, Mexico.
Joined November 2016
  • 94% positive reviews (185)
  • 3,894 students