SIGNPAINTER EXPRESS BUNDLE.
Learn about Tools/Materials/Process in SIGN PAINTING FIRST STEPS then get your Brush Skills Training in LETTERING BRUSH MASTERY.
This course bundle is designed to put your learning on the expressway and take you from Raw Beginner to Skilled Hand Letterer, with the Tools/Materials/Processes introductory course SIGN PAINTING FIRST STEPS followed by the comprehensive Brush Skills Training course LETTERING BRUSH MASTERY.
Becoming familiar with the the Tools, Materials and Processes of the Sign Painting trade is the first step you need to take before picking up a brush and developing your essential skills as a Signwriter. In SIGN PAINTING FIRST STEPS you will become familiar with the Tools and Materials of the craft, then watch them get put to use during the complete process of making a High Quality MDO Sign Panel.
Armed with this knowledge you are now ready to pick up the brush and begin your Brush Skills Training with the comprehensive Brush Techniques Course LETTERING BRUSH MASTERY. You will learn Correct Brush Grips and Manipulation, Mahl Stick Usage, Paint Consistency, all the Foundational Strokes and Cornering Techniques, and then how to put them all together to write a Freehand Single Stroke Block Alphabet with correct letter structure and avoid all the common mistakes.
If you want to learn to Hand Letter like a Traditional Signwriter and have limited or no knowledge of what supplies you need and how to use them then this bundle is perfect for you.
YOUR COURSES.
SIGNPAINTING FIRST STEPS
If you are interested in learning Traditional Signwriting but not sure where to start then this course is designed for you.
As with any new undertaking it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what items you need to purchase in order to get started without wasting your time searching endlessly through Youtube videos or spending your hard earned money on the wrong tools and materials.
Sign Painting First Steps is designed to Jump Start Your Signpainting Journey by taking all the confusion out of knowing what tools and materials you need to get started and how to use them, providing you with knowledge that can often take years to acquire.
In Part One of this course you will learn all about the industry standard Tools and Materials of the Sign Painting Trade and their various applications, from Paints & Brushes to Layout Tools and Substrates.
Then in Part Two you will be shown step by step how to make a high quality MDO plywood sign all the way from panel preparation and weatherproofing to applying the finishing touches as John King demonstrates each process along the way.
Course contains 44 Video Lessons totaling 5 hours with Quizzes. Lifetime Access once enrolled. Discount codes for signwriting supplies. Do at your own pace.
LETTERING BRUSH MASTERY
One of the first things a Signwriter must learn is how to properly use a Signwriter's Lettering Brush.
It's a skill that takes practice to master however learning the correct techniques from the beginning is imperative to your development as incorrect brush technique can and usually will cause bad habits that will inhibit your progress which is why I'm providing this course to set you on the right path to mastering this great skill and becoming the best signwriter you can be.
You will learn about Brush and Mahl Stick Grips, Mixing Paint to the right constistency, Brush Techniques and Fundamental Stroke Training along with how to apply those skills to writing a Single Stroke Block Alphabet.
You'll begin with the Brush Basics where we go over the common lettering brush types, their anatomy and dynamics, brush grips, how to use a Mahl Stick along with how to mix your lettering enamel to the right consistency and load the brush.
Then we begin the practical exercises which include executing the Foundational Brush Strokes, how to get sharp corners and smooth curves along with identifying and trouble-shooting the common stumbling blocks you may encounter as a beginner.
In the final section of the course you'll learn how to write a Single Stroke Block Alphabet with detailed stroke by stroke tutorials for each letter and numeral ensuring you leave the course armed with all the knowledge you need to carve your path to Lettering Brush Mastery!
Course contains 51 Video Lessons totaling 9.5 hours of watch time. Lifetime Access once enrolled. Discount codes for signwriting supplies. Do at your own pace.