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HAND DRAWN TYPE

Hand-drawn type is a playful blend of artistry and letterforms, offering a personal touch that brings projects to life. It’s a refreshing escape from the digital world, where the simple act of using pen and paper invites pure, unfiltered imagination to flourish. The experience of sketching and shaping words is a creative dance that expresses emotions and connects with people in meaningful ways.

For me, the charm lies in embracing the analog. In an era driven by screens and pixels, there’s a unique inspiration found in returning to the basics. A blank sheet of paper and a splash of color can ignite a creative spark that software simply can’t replicate. Computers are powerful, but the real magic happens when ideas flow freely, unrestrained by technology’s limits.

Hand-drawn type encourages this spirit of exploration. It invites us to sketch, experiment, and enjoy the creative process. It’s about more than crafting beautiful letterforms—it’s a celebration of imagination and the joy of bringing ideas to life, one hand-drawn stroke at a time.

identity

without an identity, any subject will be unrecognizable. who is it, what is it, what makes it what it is. you will choose a subject. person, place, houseplant, private army, etc. real or fictional, determine the important aspects of their identity. draw this aspect out in a lettering form that fits the identity of the subject.

thick and thin

building visual interest. layering. contrast. comparison. pattern… play with this. choose one word. work with a word that can embody the idea of using both thick and thin strokes. draw this word out in a way that visually defines duplicity.

style and mantra

inspiration, motivation, personal philosophy, words, thoughts, motivation… choose a word, phrase, quote or sentence that defines your philosophy or outlook. draw this out in a lettering form that fits the style of the message and your personal style.

stencil

choose a word. craft that word using a hand drawn technique. make a stencil. think upscale typographic street art or visually refined graffiti. draw out this word using a technique that makes sense with the subject matter. the execution should match the concept.

frustration

upset, pissed off, angry, irritated, feeling sinister, want to set someone straight? choose a message based on a frustration of your choosing. choose something that will allow you to be expressive. draw this out in a lettering form that fits the emotion of the message.

visual speech

comics. graphic novels. pop art. you may not hear the emphasis, inflection, sarcasm, or seriousness, but you can see it.

choose a phrase, exclamation, or statement. now, make the feeling of this message match the visual form of it. then, draw out the message in a way that slaps the viewer in the face.

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