Drawn to type : lettering for illustrators / Marty Blake.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blake, Marty, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lettering--Technique.

Lettering.

Calligraphy--Technique.

Calligraphy.

Graphic artists.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (176 pages).

Edition:

First edition.

Distribution:

[London, England] : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020

Place of Publication:

London ; Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2020.

Summary:

"Illustrated lettering is one of the most recognisable trends in design, but how do you take your work in this area to new levels and make your projects stand out from the crowd? Illustrator, designer and educator Marty Blake takes you through the craft of creative lettering: what you need to know about working with various media and how to incorporate image and text successfully. Each chapter focuses on one technique, covering its history, the tools and techniques needed to achieve it, along with examples from designers and illustrators from around the world - all with critical reflection on what works, and why. Whether you're lettering by hand or digitally, Drawn to Type is perfect for use alongside courses in illustration and typography, and as an inspirational guide for designers looking to give the written word that visual impact"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

Part 1: Typography with Illustration

History

The basics: Categories of styles and anatomy of letterforms

Digital distortion: techniques and tips

Sample work and artists

Part 2: Calligraphy and Brush Lettering with Illustration

Sample alphabets: uncial, half uncial, Blackletter, Roman, Chancery,

Spencerian, Humanist, Informal, etc.

Examination of tools: pens, brushes, papers and inks

Technical tips on writing

Sign painting: tools and materials, paint and chalk

Part 3: Hand Lettering with Illustration

Sample alphabet styles

Examination of tools: brushes, surfaces and paints

Technical tips on lettering

Part 4: Alternate Media

Graphic artists working with unusual materials and situations, including graffiti and street art

Conditions, opportunities and parameters

Glossary.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781350066946

135006694X

9781350066922

1350066923

9781350066939

1350066931

OCLC:

1238133764