There’s a lot of powerful punch in a just one word. An endearing single word can embody the message you’d like to reflect on.
Think of a word that embodies the message you’d like to share; maybe its two words, but keep it simple.
Using a pencil, a light hand and your own handwriting, draw out the word using large loops where possible. Try to space out your letters, so they are not too crowded.
When you’re satisfied with your sketch, go over the penciled word with an ink pen. A black Sharpie or other fine point black pen is great for this.
To embellish the word, draw second lines along any parts of the letters where you’d naturally go in a downward motion. Taper this second line when the motion starts to become more horizontal than vertical.
Fill in the spaces created with the second lines with black ink.
If you want, you can add some embellishment.
You can also use a ruler to draw parallel lines where the tops and bottoms of letters will go.
Mark the center along the ruled lines.
Draw the center letter of your word in the center of the ruled lines. If your word has an even number of letters, one letter will be on the right and one will be on the left of the center line.
When you’re happy with your penciled letters, go over them with a fine-point pen.
Places to Find Inspiration for Lettering:
On the street
Billboards,
Mom & Pop shops
Signs
Graffiti
Pisters
Daily special menus
From the past
Album covers
Vintage magazines
Gift wrap
Book covers
The Web
http://theinspirationgrid.com/tag/hand-lettering/
https://www.creativelive.com/blog/hand-lettering-artists-inspiration/
https://designroast.org/30-gorgeous-examples-inspirational-hand-lettering/
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