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Post by nana2callie on Nov 4, 2015 22:48:48 GMT
Do you really think a person can learn creative writing? Or is it truly a gift that you just perfect. I have the world's worst handwriting without exaggeration... however, I have found that with the right pen it is at least legible. Would really like to do some hand lettering and considered a class, but wondered if I would still be trying to make sense of my scribbles at the end. Thanks for your input.
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Post by maribeth on Nov 4, 2015 23:00:47 GMT
Although I don't think my handwriting is horrid, I must say I have been completely intimidated by the Creative Lettering trend. I would love to be able to achieve the looks that so many of the designers are showing. Tracey Claiborne is offering a class on her blog, I thought about taking it but, I just don't think I will be able to be successful at it. I would love to see examples of people who start out the class (their first attempts) and see where they end up, so I could see an example of the progression of the work.
Good Luck in your decision. And share your work if you do take a class so we can see where you started and where you ended up.
Maribeth
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Post by caangel on Nov 5, 2015 0:06:32 GMT
How are you at drawing? Lettering/writing is just drawing. The more you practice the better you will get at it.
Yes for some it may come more naturally but you can always improve with practice.
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Post by caangel on Nov 5, 2015 0:07:06 GMT
How are you at drawing? Lettering/writing is just drawing. The more you practice the better you will get at it.
Yes for some it may come more naturally but you can always improve with practice.
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 5, 2015 0:35:55 GMT
I think it can be both. Some people just have the knack for artistic drawing and other must practice.
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Post by alissa103 on Nov 5, 2015 1:19:43 GMT
How are you at drawing? Lettering/writing is just drawing. The more you practice the better you will get at it. Yes for some it may come more naturally but you can always improve with practice. I have found this to be true. I totally stink at drawing. I was a drop out doing the creative lettering trend that was popular (like Becky Higgins) in the early 2000s. I CAN do it, but it was like having another hobby, to practice, practice, practice. Therefore the current watercolor script look is just not something I want to invest the time into right now, although I looooooove the look of it. If you pick up that kind of thing easier, you may not have to work at it so hard as I did! |
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Post by kellyv on Nov 5, 2015 1:23:55 GMT
i took a calligraphy class many, many years ago and the advice given was to practice (just as the others have said!); there were people in the class practicing for over an hour daily. yikes! anyway, i do think it can be learned but it must be a very dedicated and deliberate practice.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 5, 2015 4:54:17 GMT
i took a calligraphy class many, many years ago and the advice given was to practice (just as the others have said!); there were people in the class practicing for over an hour daily. yikes! anyway, i do think it can be learned but it must be a very dedicated and deliberate practice. I did one lettering class which pretty much convinced me I don't want to spend the time needed practicing. I have limited craft time and want to spend it creating- and by that I mean doing layouts, pocket pages and cards. So Im OK with using other people's hand lettering or doing it on the computer instead  |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Nov 5, 2015 13:50:51 GMT
Is "Ain't nobody got time for that?" a valid answer?
I just don't have the patience to practice creative lettering.
My handwriting is legible, but nothing beautiful.
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Post by nana2callie on Nov 5, 2015 14:45:57 GMT
This tells me a lot about the practice practice practice and I'm in the same place - limited time that I could be doing something else creative.
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 5, 2015 16:11:15 GMT
If you simply want to improve your own handwriting, practice. Get some lined paper and do it while you watch TV.
I'm gonna date myself here...when I was in college, we did all our drafting by hand, so we had to do lettering plates every week. I think it was 4 pages per week. I'd do it while watching tv. A bunch of us did them at the bar one night
I still get compliments on my perfect printing, LOL.
A good pen makes a ton of difference, too. I swear by the ZIG writers.
ETA - Whether your writing is great or not, do it on some of your pages. I cherish the few cards I have with my grandmother's writing. |
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Post by scrapnnana on Nov 6, 2015 11:59:44 GMT
How are you at drawing? Lettering/writing is just drawing. The more you practice the better you will get at it. Yes for some it may come more naturally but you can always improve with practice. You'd think so, wouldn't you? However, I have art talent. I can draw fairly well. I still hate my handwriting and lettering. I agree with you that you can improve with practice. You can learn almost any talent, in fact. However, my hand cramps up very quickly, so I don't practice. I stick to the computer for my lettering. I was surprised to hear that creative lettering is a trend. It was a trend many years ago. If I remember right, that is how Becky Higgins first became recognized in the scrapping world. It fell out of favor, so if it is a trend, it has made a resurgence again. I assume it is related to the planner trend? |
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