Tag: ipadlettering

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Vectorizing Workflow Battle

The Letter Vector Smackdown

I like vectorizing, even though I haven’t done it in a while. I really fell in love with the Pen tool, when I made my font almost two years ago (aka, when I hadn’t actually learned how to letter yet) but I haven’t really done a lot of vector work since then because I very rarely feel the need to vectorize. The thing is, if I want to create work for print I create my piece at a very high resolution in the first place thus I don’t have to save any piece from being pixelated. And since I’ll usually create production work on the iPad anyways which comes with an “embedded cleanup” I feel like I’m good. I’ll do vectorizing for my wax seal designs, but these are usually done very quickly since they are being etched so small. So bear in mind that I am rusty. However, I asked if you guys wanted a post on this on Instagram and you voted yes. So here it is. The vectorizing tool smackdown! Continue reading “Vectorizing Workflow Battle”

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Streaky Paint Text Effect in Procreate on iPad Pro

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This style is inspired by @stefankunz & @ipadlettering, I tried to figure out how they do it and came up with a similar effect using only procreate default brushes, and since I was asked how I achieved this look by a great many people, here’s the Tutorial for it.

This is done on an iPad Pro 9.7 in the Procreate App, using the Apple Pencil.

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Flat Long Shadow Effect in Procreate

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Device: iPad Pro, 9.7”
Stylus: Apple Pencil
Brushes used: More V & Mono Smooth – both available for free on my website. & Soft Airbrush, a default brush.

A quick video of my shadow process, if you would like a tutorial with instructions, let me know.