wow that is great , you explain and demonstrate so much better than any other tutorials on using a brush .. I am just getting back to calligraphy after 35 years away and brush pens were taught to my generation only for japanese and chinese calligraphy ... thank you I AM A FAN !!!
Ok Stephen, I just have to say that I have watched hundreds of hand lettering tutorials for beginners (that's me for sure) and this one is "without a doubt" the best informative one! You are such a talented young man and your teaching skills are outstanding! For me, getting the consistent angels and spacing in-between each letter is the toughest part, and I know "practice makes perfect". This ole Canadian woman just loves you Stephen and holds you in the highest respect for your talent (and the young Canadians girls would swoon over your accent LOL)! So my dear, I look forward to watching your journey and I do so hate to brag but when I do I'm usually right and I'm saying to you, "you are going places"! Gentle hugz Nancy Lynn
wow, this is one of the nicest comments ive probably ever had! Thank you so much Nancy, it's comments like these that motivate me to continue posting tutorials for you. Im so happy you have found my tutorials to be helpful, this one especially, I definitely have more to come soon :D Thanks again, Nancy for your lovely comment and much needed motivational boost! Have an amazing day!
I love how calligraphy seems to be experiencing a real renaissance, especially with the advent of brush pens, and advances in calligraphic dip and cartridge pens and markers. It's a beautiful way to communicate an invitation or short letter, and even becomes a calming activity once your hand becomes practiced enough. If you can remember "heavy downwards, light upwards", you're halfway to pen mastery. :-)
This is soooo satisfying. I see these kinds of videos on instagram and I've always wanted to learn how but it just seems so complicated but you did such good job of breaking it down to a much more simple way. I love your intro by the way! :)
the first lettering tutorial I actually liked and was able to follow.. very, very, good instructional video.. definitely subscribing and printing my template to practice thank you for providing that for us
Would like to see a tutorial of the connections for the letters n some special features that we can put on the letter afterwards to add a lit bit more character on the lettering itself, and still a great video as usually, ure one of the best right now for me, keep it up man.
some potential questions: which social media platform do you find that you get most recognition for your work on? do you have a preference of platform? also, what advice would you give to someone starting handlettering that wants to get their work out to people to get feedback and improve? really enjoy all of your videos!
Your video idea is awesome! I'd love to see that video! Some question I have: 1. where do you get your inspiration from? 2. how did you get into hand lettering? 3. what do you enjoy most about doing graphic design? 4. What would be a skill you would like to have? What you are doing for the hand lettering community and especially beginners is honestly super great! I think I'll download the sheet to practice a lot of z's and x's haha, these two are my kryptonite :D
Thanks man! and thanks for the questions too! :D and yeah, those letters are probably the weirdest and hardest letters to create and actually make them look good haha
Hello, I'm left-handed. One problem that I face is that my thin strokes become my thick strokes and vice verse. Any advise as to how I can improve that? Thanks!!
Great video as always! Was just wondering whether you could help me out, I'm applying to study graphic design at Uni soon what sort of work should I have in my portfolio to show to them?
Thank you, and that's great to hear! As for your portfolio, I would recommend including a couple of good projects, so including the research, sketches, development (preferably in a sketchbook or worksheets all together). These stages of the design process are crucial, so it's important that you can show them that you understand the process of a project. And of course, you can include some final designs by themselves if you like, without any of the research etc. It's just good to have a few examples of you going through the design process because those processes are fundamental :) Hope this helps, and good luck with your university applications :D
Very useful. The only problem I had doing this workout was the pen lenght. Just 3-4 pages of lettering before it die, maybe a cheap one. What is the average life time of your pencils, Ste? thanks, keep up the good work!
As I said at the start, these are fabric markers, so the ink is very wet and comes out quicker than most other pens, so they will run out faster. I just personally like them because the nib is easier to control and get sharper points since it's so wet. Im not really sure about the average lifespan of a sharpie fabric marker to be honest. You can use any other brush pen for this tutorial, you don't have to use the one I am using in the video. I would recommend using a Lyra Aqua Duo brush pen as a cheaper alternative, and these are watercolour brush pens, but can also be used without water, and they last quite a long time.
I have a questions with the joining of letters... I'm not sure how to join some of the letters, for example the letter after b and s... can you make any suggestions??
Honestly this is some of the most useful material for beginner hand lettering on the web right now. This really gives people a great starting point.
wow that is great , you explain and demonstrate so much better than any other tutorials on using a brush .. I am just getting back to calligraphy after 35 years away and brush pens were taught to my generation only for japanese and chinese calligraphy ... thank you I AM A FAN !!!
cool! If you have anytime, would you mind making a capital letter template too?
Nice! Well explained. Not rushed. Thanks for posting. Too many assume all viewers are already proficient. From the beginners, thanks again.
Ok Stephen, I just have to say that I have watched hundreds of hand lettering tutorials for beginners (that's me for sure) and this one is "without a doubt" the best informative one! You are such a talented young man and your teaching skills are outstanding! For me, getting the consistent angels and spacing in-between each letter is the toughest part, and I know "practice makes perfect". This ole Canadian woman just loves you Stephen and holds you in the highest respect for your talent (and the young Canadians girls would swoon over your accent LOL)! So my dear, I look forward to watching your journey and I do so hate to brag but when I do I'm usually right and I'm saying to you, "you are going places"!
Gentle hugz
Nancy Lynn
wow, this is one of the nicest comments ive probably ever had! Thank you so much Nancy, it's comments like these that motivate me to continue posting tutorials for you. Im so happy you have found my tutorials to be helpful, this one especially, I definitely have more to come soon :D
Thanks again, Nancy for your lovely comment and much needed motivational boost!
Have an amazing day!
Awe, you made me cry! I meant every word of it Stephen!
Cheers and hugs!
I love how calligraphy seems to be experiencing a real renaissance, especially with the advent of brush pens, and advances in calligraphic dip and cartridge pens and markers. It's a beautiful way to communicate an invitation or short letter, and even becomes a calming activity once your hand becomes practiced enough. If you can remember "heavy downwards, light upwards", you're halfway to pen mastery. :-)
Easy to understand and follow, you can't imagine how thankful I am!
thanks, here in my country we say "tuani" means cool, so this is so tuani that I will share with my friends and I will use it too to practice.
This is soooo satisfying. I see these kinds of videos on instagram and I've always wanted to learn how but it just seems so complicated but you did such good job of breaking it down to a much more simple way. I love your intro by the way! :)
Thanks so much for taking your time to do these videos and samples/guidelines. Really appreciate it!!
Thanks so much for thinking of people who can't afford to pay for templates. really good tutorial and generous downloads
Maybe the most useful video i've seen for beginners. Thank you very much!
I love the song in your intro!
Great! You are doing so much for this community!
Thank you so much for the practice sheets 😊 Love your work and thank you for the straight forward, no bullshit approach. It's very refreshing!
the first lettering tutorial I actually liked and was able to follow.. very, very, good instructional video.. definitely subscribing and printing my template to practice thank you for providing that for us
woah, you make it look easy. I have watched other videos and you have the best instructional videos!! Thanks.
Stephen: Terrific video and templates! You give such clear instructions. Thank You!
Thank you for sharing your work 👍🏻
His videos are the best thanks.
Thanks for the inspiration , to reach Lettering , thank you very much.
This is brilliant, thank you. I need to pick up a stained by sharpie marker.
this is so helpful, would love for more templates of other types of letters, keep up the amazing work man such an inspiration!
Good tip to use the Sharpie fabric markers! Great video!
Thank you so much! You are a generous and skillful teacher - and I really appreciate this vide. I've shared it with others. Blessings to you!
Very instructional, thanks for showing the ductus of each letter and for the printed guide :))
Thanks Mate!!! You Have Helped Me Improve So Much!! x x
Would like to see a tutorial of the connections for the letters n some special features that we can put on the letter afterwards to add a lit bit more character on the lettering itself, and still a great video as usually, ure one of the best right now for me, keep it up man.
Thanks very much for the inspiration and the freebies! :)
some potential questions: which social media platform do you find that you get most recognition for your work on? do you have a preference of platform? also, what advice would you give to someone starting handlettering that wants to get their work out to people to get feedback and improve? really enjoy all of your videos!
The one of complete tutorial. Thank you so much!
Nice work bro. I't good to see what you are doing for the community and people trying to get into lettering.
finally found a useful tutorial like this, I'm so grateful, thanks bro👍
fantastic work mate!
Your video idea is awesome! I'd love to see that video! Some question I have: 1. where do you get your inspiration from?
2. how did you get into hand lettering?
3. what do you enjoy most about doing graphic design?
4. What would be a skill you would like to have?
What you are doing for the hand lettering community and especially beginners is honestly super great! I think I'll download the sheet to practice a lot of z's and x's haha, these two are my kryptonite :D
Thanks man! and thanks for the questions too! :D and yeah, those letters are probably the weirdest and hardest letters to create and actually make them look good haha
Really good video! :)
I need to download that template immediately!
Love this. Thank you so much.
Hello, I'm left-handed. One problem that I face is that my thin strokes become my thick strokes and vice verse. Any advise as to how I can improve that? Thanks!!
Awesome template and tutorial.. Thanks, bro!
one with some simple Words Would be amazing!
NOT THAT this isn't it's great best sheet I have seen!
Thank you for the Free Templates :)
Thank you so much for sharing your video. It's very informative :)
Woah, such a nice video. I like this template stuff. Good work. More!!!
Ooowh yeah!! Thanks for the video!!! Awesome as always 😜👌🏼💯
Thank You so much, your job is incredible !! Congratulation.
gracias por tu increíble tutorial
Great video! I can write the alphabets neatly separate but my issue is when I have to link and combine them. Can you do a video on combining them?
this is oddly satisfying to watch
midnight videos before sleep
Super useful! Many thaaaaanks!!!
Great! I will practice
Thanks a lot man! I really appreciate this... i will practice.
thank you so much,,,
i'm not talented about art and lettering,,,but i want to learn and found your tutorial,,,GBU :D
Amazing tutorial!!! TY!!
Cool. Could you make the same tamplate for uppercase?
You are the best, thank you so much! :)!
Awesome work mate, keep it coming. Do you use PS? Have you used Inkscape, opinions on it?
Thank you so much!!😆😆😆
so helpful THANK YOU!! xx
Awesome tutorial!
Thanks a lot but can I start it digitally on adobe illustrator
and if I can could u help me how to set the brush setting
Thank you in advance 🙏
Will you be making an uppercase template too?
What an amazing video! Thanks for sharing.
other than sharpie fabric pen. what other type of pen can i use. do normal sharpie work?
Thank you so much dude!
excellent video!
Love you brad
Love you too, but my name is Ste, short for Stephen ;)
Gotcha Stephen. Is there two intro audios? I hear the voice twice. Trippy.
nice tutorial. thank you
Great video as always! Was just wondering whether you could help me out, I'm applying to study graphic design at Uni soon what sort of work should I have in my portfolio to show to them?
Thank you, and that's great to hear! As for your portfolio, I would recommend including a couple of good projects, so including the research, sketches, development (preferably in a sketchbook or worksheets all together). These stages of the design process are crucial, so it's important that you can show them that you understand the process of a project. And of course, you can include some final designs by themselves if you like, without any of the research etc. It's just good to have a few examples of you going through the design process because those processes are fundamental :) Hope this helps, and good luck with your university applications :D
+Ste Bradbury Design thank you, that's a massive help!
Tammi You're very welcome ;)
+Ste Bradbury Design what can i do projects on?
Awesome as always! I messaged you about some work. Take a look :)
Thanks man! Just drop you an email ;)
Thanks a lot mate !
Wow! Thank you, bro ✊🏻
No problem ;)
Thank you, thank very much.
Thanks Ste! Guess it was pretty good timing for this video of you know what I mean lol
Helped So Much
THANKS, I LIKE SO MUCH.
Very useful.
The only problem I had doing this workout was the pen lenght. Just 3-4 pages of lettering before it die, maybe a cheap one.
What is the average life time of your pencils, Ste?
thanks, keep up the good work!
As I said at the start, these are fabric markers, so the ink is very wet and comes out quicker than most other pens, so they will run out faster. I just personally like them because the nib is easier to control and get sharper points since it's so wet. Im not really sure about the average lifespan of a sharpie fabric marker to be honest. You can use any other brush pen for this tutorial, you don't have to use the one I am using in the video. I would recommend using a Lyra Aqua Duo brush pen as a cheaper alternative, and these are watercolour brush pens, but can also be used without water, and they last quite a long time.
Understand.
I'll have to do some experiments.
Cheers!
Thanks a lot for this bruv!
damn, that flick of da wrist!
Lovely!
Where can I get a template for uppercase letters? I was able to download lowercase but I can't find uppercase. It would be very helpful. Thanks.
you are awesome! thanks
Thank you! and you're welcome!
Thankyou and ilike the background music
Thanks... 😀😀😀
I have a questions with the joining of letters... I'm not sure how to join some of the letters, for example the letter after b and s... can you make any suggestions??
Damn I'm early today! So anyways, could u do a highlighter tutorial, cos im really a budget guy and wanna see if s highlighter can do it
You rock!! Tnx.
Where did you print that out at what website
Hi, I realise that I am being quite dozy here (it's my age) but how do I access the download? I would love to have a go at this.
I love it
Please its possible to buy this template?
thank you!
Thank you!!!
thanks so much for the tutorial!! v helpful
Hey Stephen , by what you said in the end of the video i see you have considered my idea . Is there any way of contacting you to exchange some words ?
Do these pens bleed through paper?
the markers are not available in france :/
great!!
u r great man
Thanks
please can you make a tutorial with capital letters ?