Lettering and typography are distinct, yet intricately interconnected art forms. While typography is dependent on established fonts, letters rely on the hands that an illustrator. But, because hand-lettering like typography is generally intended for print or the web, it is crucial for illustrators to transform their hand-drawn letterforms into beautiful vector images. In this edition of Drawing Vector Graphics, Von Glitschka guides readers through the entire process of handwriting beginning with drawing tools, before making use of Adobe Illustrator to turn his drawings into vector images which can then be further modified and scaled up or down. Von will also share tips for styling to produce more appealing designs and samples from the industry's most talented artists.
