Let’s continue this series with this new video on how to letter the lowercase “j”.
If you have not seen the previous videos, check out my Youtube channel for the video tutorials of lowercase letters A-I.
For those of you who do not know, I’m using the lettering practice sheet from my Brush Strokes Workbook. And today, I am using a yellow Tombow Fudnusuke Hard pen in this video.
Let me encourage you with this quote from Stephen King. He said,
“You can. You should. And if you’re brave enough to start, YOU WILL.”
Learning a new skill takes action. If you’re thinking about it, then go for it. You can! You just need a pen and a paper and you can go along with me as we go through each letter and each exercise. It’s so easy to just watch and consume video but not actually do it. But today, I encourage you to grab your pen and paper and letter along with me as we practice lettering the lowercase “j”.
Watch the video below:
Tips for Brush Lettering
Focus on breathing and going slow. The slower you go, the better you will be able to focus on the transition between the thick and thin strokes of your letter.
One of the differences between calligraphy and handwriting is that in calligraphy you pick up your pen between each stroke.
Don’t worry about getting it perfect. You will see progress when you practice consistently even if for just a few minutes per day.
There’s no right or wrong when using modern calligraphy and brush lettering. You have the freedom to create your own style.
I also recommend watching my video on how to hold a brush pen here: https://yourcreativeadventure.com/how-to-hold-a-brush-pen/
Download my free Brush Lettering for Beginners Guide (PDF) here: https://yourcreativeadventure.com/brushlettering/
Brush Lettering Resources
Download my free Brush Lettering for Beginners Guide (PDF) here: https://yourcreativeadventure.com/brushlettering/
Get your copy of my Brush Strokes Workbook here: https://yourcreativeadventure.com/workbook/
You can see the pens I recommend for beginners in this post: https://yourcreativeadventure.com/brush-lettering-pens/
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