Step Three: Regular Markers BEFORE Brush Pens rash attenBefore we get started on brush lettering, I want you to take a moment and recognize all of the hard work you've done up to this point! Learning something new (and brushing up on old skills) take time and effort- you’re doing great! It’s time to put everything together now and learn brush lettering. Before we start, I want you to consider two things: 1. Don’t rush out and spend money on expensive brush pens just yet. Nope- a normal broad line marker (think Crayola from the school supply list) were the easiest way for me to learn! The tip is firm enough to allow ease in transitioning from light to firm pressure while writing. 2. Don’t quit! I’ve always been known for having “perfect” handwriting and learning how to letter in this style was frustrating to begin with. This is why I wanted you to begin by thinking about how to form the letters and where your thick downstrokes would be placed FIRST. It’s one less thing to have to worry about now that you’re here! Deep breath and get excited! Once you get the hang of it, you’ll soon find yourself looking for any opportunity to fancy things up while writing AND you'll be able to start making it your own! The key to brush lettering is the pressure of your hand. When your hand is moving up, your pressure is light. When your hand is moving down, your pressure is firm. It is best to hold your pen at a bit of an angle as well, especially on those downstrokes. Brush lettering differs from traditional cursive because you want to get in the habit of picking your pen up off the paper with each stroke- everything is no longer connected in one long stroke of the pen. For example, the word ‘the’ is written in five strokes. Before you begin, I also want to bring you back to mindfulness. As you work through the drills, letters, and words on the following pages- remember to slow down. This is your time to get away from life, when the only thing on your mind will be concentrating on is what your hand is doing. It’s your break from reality and I hope you leave feeling renewed- even if the process feels tricky at first. After you finish a session of hand lettering, I want you to look at the clock and recognize the time that you were given to be away from the stress and worries of everyday life. It’s a gift and it’s a dedicated time for you! Memories by Meyers | YOR PERSOWAL USBONLYHOW TO USE THIS SECTION Al ee You'll start with drills. All of et these formations can be AAAAAAAA combined to make letters. When you are comfortable writing and forming the drills, you will be ready to move onto letters. ‘Try it Trace it again “>.low where the letter begins Try it again Pink: downstrokes (firm pressure) Groen upstroke (light pressure) Letters are OU Ww formed with a Trace it series of strokes. 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Remember to get in the habit of lifting your pen off the paper between strokes. There are blank pages at the end for extra practice.Memoriae by Meyers | FOR PERSOWAL USE ONLYMemoriae by Meyers | FOR PERSOWAL USE ONLYMemoriae by Meyers | FOR PERSOWAL USE ONLYHOORAY! You made it through all of the drills, letters, and words! Pat yourself on the back for the work you’ve done. It may not have been easy, but I hope it was worth it! Now that you have finished section three using broad line markers, you can go back and use section three for large brush pens. Section four will look identical to section three- the only difference is that it is formatted for small brush pens. PRO TIP: Print on heavy paper to preserve the tips of your brush pens. Tracing paper also works great!