Dayumm girl, did you play Major League Baseball? 'Cause I can't handle those curves. I don't remember exactly when I discovered these tricks about Bézier curves, but let me tell you — they're life-changing. Not only can you work faster but your curves look so much better.
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What's Overshoot and When Do I Use It?
If you're serious about lettering and typography, you may have heard of the term "overshoot." If you haven't heard of it, take notes because it's a small detail that can make a world of difference.
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Whistle While You Work
Do you immediately turn on the TV or get out your headphones when you start a project? What I listen to when I work depends on what stage I'm at. If I'm writing a blog post, I need to concentrate more than if I'm tracing over a sketch.
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Design Principles: Space
We've come to the end of my design principles series, and we're going out on one of my favorite concepts. I have a slight obsession with kerning and a passion for white space. What better way to a girl's heart?
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Design Principles: Contrast
Let's go talk about contrast. You know the basics: it's when two elements are different. Think big or small; high or low; day or night. But how do you apply this concept to lettering? It's more than just using black and white.
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