Watercolor Lettering & Illustration

Class Preview

In this class from our partners at Brit & Co., learn how to use florals to embellish watercolor illustrations.

Introduction & Supplies

Meet Valerie and go over the supplies you’ll need.

Embellishments

Learn the best places to use illustrations and embellishments on your lettering designs.

Preserving Readability

Learn common readability errors you might run into. Valerie will also give you a few tips on how to fix them.

Cohesive Designs

Use Valerie’s favorite design principles to create a cohesive illustration.

Sketching Your Design

Get started on the class project. First step: sketch it out in pencil.

Painting Illustrations

It’s time to start painting! Valerie covers watercolor basics, including how to hold the paintbrush, mix colors, master water to paint ratios, and more.

Lettering With Watercolors

Now you’ll start outlining and adding embellishments to your lettering.

Finishing Touches & Final Thoughts

Add finishing touches to your design. Add filler in holes, or use a pen to add fine details. Now, take the principles you’ve learned in this course and apply them to all your designs.