Ornamental Lettering
A course by Havi Cruz , Designer and Illustrator
Learn to design, sketch, and complete a piece of complex lettering drawn by hand.
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.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 9 downloads
- 94% positive reviews (185)
- 3,838 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
Recommended software for this course
Adobe IllustratorWhat 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
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
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Creative process
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Inspiration and moodboard
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Color palette
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U3
The sketch
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First strokes
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Letter style
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Capital letter and ornaments
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Fine sketch
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U4
The vector
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Guide lines
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Baselines Part 1
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Baselines Part 2
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Basic tools (blend tool)
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Color, lights and shadows Part 1
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Color, lights and shadows Part 2
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Final details
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FP
Final project
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Ornamental lettering for a local business
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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wouterkorst
PlusUseless course, no subtitles available, still not after flagging it 10 times to Domestika, who are simply a scam.
juanfotogomez
Execelente curso muy práctico
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feliciano012
Excellent course. I'd taken other courses that described the letter vectorization process in a way that made the learning curve seem debilitating. In this course, the instructor provides an accessible technique that will equip you to create work that looks as if it should have required a more complicated process. Having said that, you will appreciate the course more if you have some experience in lettering and using Adobe Illustrator.
jluysterborgh
PlusBoeiende cursus, met goede tips.
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laura.elias.01
Estuvo bueno, en algunas ocasiones le falto ser un poco mas especifico, pero en general buen contenido
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