8 Secrets to Brush Lettering

Shh...it's a secret :)

You want the secret sauce to creating stunning brush lettering? Well here it is...It's in mastering the basic strokes. What are the basic strokes? Well I'm so glad you asked :)

Strokes are essentially straight or curved lines. Simple. Basic strokes are the lines that are used to create brush lettering. What is brush lettering you ask? Brush Lettering is lettering that is identified by the use of thick and thin strokes. It is with the use of these strokes that gives this type of lettering a similar appearance to calligraphy, which is why brush lettering is often referred to as modern calligraphy. Now on to the strokes.

Downstroke

Upstroke

Oval

Underturn

Overturn

Ascending Stem Loop

Descending Stem Loop

Well there they are. If you can master these movements. You will have no problems owning brush lettering.

There are FREE practice sheets so that you can master these strokes and be on your way to creating beautiful brush lettered pieces. Click HERE to learn more.

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