10+ Hand Lettering Tutorials

10+ Hand Lettering Tutorials

10+ Hand Lettering Tutorials

If you are anything like me, which I am guessing you are since you are here, you are fascinated with the art of hand lettering! Hi all, Alicia here again from Sew What Alicia. Today we are sharing a fun collection of hand lettering tutorials to inspire you.

Be sure to also check out our Hand Lettering 101 page and the FREE Art + Lettering Facebook Group.

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Sumi Ink Painting Lettering

This ink can seem so intimidating. She breaks it down and makes it seem so accessible even for a beginner. Plus her lettering is just divine to look at.

photo via inkstruck

DIY Starry Night Hand Lettering Tutorial

How pretty are the stars in the letters of this print?! What a fun print to have in a little one’s room and now you can make your very own.

photo via dawn nicole designs

Lettering with Makewells Painting

This is a great tutorial for lettering with paints. I just love the bright colors and all the amazing things she does with the paints!

photo via alisa burke

Watercolor Calligraphy Tutorial

Watercolors are the least intimidating medium to work with in my humble opinion. I am going to start here and work my way up to real paints.

photo via inkstruck studio for dawn nicole designs

Graduation Gift Idea Painted Quote on Canvas

The ombre affect is so fun on this tutorial! What a great gift this would make. It is so fun to see all the different styles of hand lettering that are out there in the world. This one doesn’t seem as fancy and thus it seems more attainable to me as a beginner.

photo via oh so very pretty

Behind the Scenes Jasmine Typography

This is such an amazing tutorial. I am just dying to learn how to make a typography inspired print like this.

photo via a pair and a spare diy

Masked Lettering Tutorial

This is a really fun tutorial! I love the idea of the lettering being white and using paint for the rest. A reverse tutorial of sorts.

photo via k werner design

Create Lettering in 5 Easy Steps

This is a nice tutorial to help you find your own style in hand lettering. This tutorial will give you a voice in the hand lettering space once you are comfortable with the techniques.

photo via tombow usa blog

Brush Lettering with Different Media

There are video tutorials along with this post. Which is awesome if you ask me because nothing is more enthralling than watching someone hand letter. I could watch it for hours!

photo via surely simple

How to Distress Paper

This technique is so awesome for adding something a little different to your hand lettered projects. This distressed paper makes a great backdrop for your custom wording.

Photo via Dawn Nicole Designs

Color Splatter Party Signs

I am loving the 80’s vibe of this fun sign. A little paint splatter with adorable hand lettering techniques. What is not to love?

photo via tombow usa blog

3 Unique Brush Pen Techniques

Here is another great tutorial for learning a variety of different lettering techniques. Use the same supplies in three different ways to add different flair to your wording.

Photo via Bugaboo Bear Design for Dawn Nicole Designs

Thanks for letting me share these fun hand lettering tutorials with you! You can find me over on Sew What Alicia sharing sewing tutorials and other great sewing tips!

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