Hand Lettering Podcast

EP13 - Pricing can be really difficult especially when you're first starting out at lettering, or if a friend asks for some lettering work you don't always know what to charge. Renata, a member of the Hand Lettering HQ community I manage raised the question of 'How much should you charge for lettering especially if it's for a friend?'. I knew this question wouldn't lead to a short response, and it didn't feel right featuring it at the end of a podcast episode, so I have shaped an episode around it. I discuss my pricing experiences and mistakes, and share helpful information I have learnt along the way to guide you in making informed decisions about setting your own pricing.

EP12 - Dallas Clayton is a very skilled and talented artist. His work can take on many forms and often sends out great messages too. In 'Featured Lettering Artist Dallas Clayton' I give a little intro about Dallas and then discuss a piece of work that he created which stood out to me. I provide an inspiring quote for you to have a go at hand lettering in whatever style that takes your fancy. Then towards the end of the episode answer a very common question that many lettering artists will question at least once if not more in their lettering journeys.

EP11 - Thumbnail sketches have a lot of benefits but it's not always obvious what they are, often doing the extra work of drawing out multiple thumbnail sketches can seem pointless. I challenge the misconceptions about using thumbnail sketches through sharing my own experiences and mistakes.

EP10 - In 'Featured Lettering Artist Gemma O'Brien' I introduce you to the Australian lettering artist. Gemma's talents are not just limited to one style of lettering, and the size of her work is never limited either. I also discuss in some detail a piece of Gemma's work that has stood out to me and that may inspire you too.

EP9 - Most of us come from a culture where we're used to getting the things we want quickly, and where things like speed videos are incredibly popular. 'Slowing Down Your Hand Lettering, Brush Lettering & Calligraphy' questions why we need to speed things up so much.

EP8 - Polish lettering artist Mateusz Witczak is this weeks featured lettering artist in episode 8 of the Hand Lettering Podcast. Listen to 'Featured Lettering Artist Mateusz Witczak' to discover some truly incredible lettering work that provides a great example of how to use flourishes and swirls effectively.

EP7 - Time and creativity go hand in hand, time is needed to create lettering projects, to practice lettering and to go pro if that's what you want to do. A lack of time is an ongoing issue that many of us experience, and finding time can be a big challenge. Discover ways to manage your time, and make time in this weeks episode 'Creating Time For Lettering'.

EP6 - In a brand new episode of the Hand Lettering Podcast, become inspired by Alexandra Snowdon and her beautiful illustrative lettering artwork. Join in by lettering a suggested quote, and listen to answers on lettering questions about practice, and digital versus tangible work.

EP5 - Whether you're starting something creative at the beginning of a new year or starting something new at any point in your life, 'Starting Something New & Following It Through' can help keep you on track.

EP4 - Discover great lettering curation resources as I talk about some of my favourites from the world of Instagram.

EP3 - The second of a two part feature looking at lettering tools including brush pens, calligraphy pens, ink, printers and more.

EP2 - In this episode 'Beginners Hand Lettering Tools & Equipment Part One', I explore some of the most commonly used and most helpful tools for lettering including pencils, plain paper, guide paper, rulers and erasers / rubbers.

EP1 - Tips for getting started with hand lettering, brush lettering & calligraphy.