Negative Space Lettering with Watercolours

Discover the art of watercolor negative space lettering! This introductory course unveils a unique technique to elevate your hand lettering and watercolor painting skills. Learn how to create stunning letters by painting around shapes, utilizing the power of negative space for a truly captivating effect – a technique often unmatched by other mediums.

What you'll learn:

• Negative Painting Fundamentals: Understand what negative painting is and master the techniques to achieve it in watercolor.
• The Power of Negative Space: Explore the significance of negative space in art and design, and how it can transform your lettering.
• Brush Control Mastery: Develop essential brush control techniques for painting confidently around shapes and within tight spaces.
• Watercolor Color Harmony: Learn watercolor color blending techniques and how to select colors that complement each other.
• Faux Calligraphy & Lettering Planning: Discover how to use faux calligraphy as a stepping stone to hand lettering, and plan your lettering pieces effectively using negative painting principles.
• Composition & Sketching: Develop skills in sketching out compelling compositions for your lettering artwork.
• Two Hands-on Projects: Apply your new skills through two practical negative space lettering watercolor projects.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for beginner and intermediate artists, but all skill levels are welcome! Traditional lettering artists can also benefit from exploring this exciting new dimension. While we won't cover the foundational aspects of hand lettering or watercolor in detail, you'll receive all the guidance needed to successfully complete the projects. Even if you don't consider yourself an artist, you can achieve impressive results!

Why choose negative lettering?

Negative space artwork is visually engaging and instantly captivating. The effect of creating letters using the absence of color is surprisingly satisfying and charming. Watercolor's inherent use of white space makes it perfectly suited for this technique. Instead of fighting the white of the paper, we'll embrace it to make your letters truly stand out.

Materials You'll Need:

• Watercolor Paints: (300 gsm recommended)
• Paintbrushes: Sizes 2 (for larger areas), 1, 0, and 4/0 (for tight spaces and detailing).
• Pencil, Ruler, and Eraser
• Masking Tape
• Jar of Water
• Tissue Paper

Don't worry about having exact materials! Basic printer paper, paints, and brushes are a great starting point. More specific material recommendations will be provided within the course.