Hand Lettering Practice Tattoo Style
Posted by Susan for Deep Red Stamps on Jul 15th 2024
We have a new download available to practice hand lettering in the style of "Sailor Jerry" which has an artsy, California, tattoo vibe. Hand lettering is a wonderful way to draw letters and do something artistic with minimal supplies. All you need is paper, pencil and a marker. Add a rubber stamp to embellish your creation. This is a modified version of the common tattoo font that I created and am sharing it with you. Practice your hand lettering on handmade cards, scrapbook and journal pages. This is a 2-page pdf download with grids squares.
Tip: Cut the pages in half to fit a mini clipboard if you wish.
Stamps seen above:
Beware of Pirates Rubber Stamp
Hollywood Icon Series Betty Grable Rubber Stamp (Limited Edition)
The ink used is stamped in Ranger's Distress Oxide Speckled Egg (a light color, perfect for the background designs).
Click here to visit the page to download Sailor Jerry style Hand Lettering Practice.
Above is a 3 inch x 4 inch card with our Man on the Moon Rubber Stamp and a favorite saying of mine for journal pages, "Shine like the whole universe is yours." I used this saying on a pet memorial page and so it has special meaning to me. I created the card before practicing the letters. See photo below for how I did after practicing.
There are 4 blocks to practice drawing each letter. After one practice, I decided to create a journal page.
Even though the page is larger, you will see that the letters are much improved, practice does make perfect!
I hope you enjoy the hand lettering practice download. This style of lettering if fun because it has so many ways to decorate an individual letter, adding shading, decorating the shading, drawing the little curves, and so on. The printed grid lines and boxes will help you draw the letters to maintain consistency in appearance. Use a pencil or pen, it's up to you! I always pencil first, then draw using a thin line marker, then erase all pencil marks.
Think of one of your favorite quotes or sayings to practice hand lettering for journal cards and pages. With a little practice, you will even become skilled enough to hand write on a handmade card. I know you can do it!