Lettering in Vibrant Watercolor
A course by Pauli RodríguezTextile Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist
A course by Pauli Rodríguez, Textile Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist
Create lively compositions with inspiring messages and share them on social media
Has a simple phrase ever changed your day? Paula Rodríguez, textile graphic designer and lettering artist, paints positive messages of love, celebration, satire, and protest. She inspires and amuses a community of over 6000 Instagram followers with her vibrant watercolors.
In this course, learn lively colorful lettering techniques to convey a message to the world or decorate your home. Let your imagination soar and create unique watercolor pieces.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 26 downloads
What Will We Do in This Course?
1 minute, 21 seconds
Difference between Calligraphy and Lettering
2 minutes, 56 seconds
Materials
3 minutes, 9 seconds
Phrase and Inspiration
8 minutes, 46 seconds
Structure and Composition
16 minutes, 59 seconds
Style and Sketch
16 minutes, 6 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start the course by getting to know Paula Rodríguez as she talks about where her love of letters comes from and her main artistic influences. She also shares some of her favorite pieces and biggest sources of inspiration.
Deepen your understanding of lettering and what sets it apart from calligraphy. Paula gives you some tips on choosing a phrase for your final project before walking you through how to structure the composition for legible and expressive results. Produce an initial sketch, adjusting the size and perfecting the details of each letter—balance and harmony are the name of the game.
Make a color wheel to help you decide on your ideal palette. Follow Paula's steps, and bring your letters to life with a burst of color. Hear Paula's tips on giving your lettering volume and depth.
Add the finishing touches by adding texture, shine or drawings. Document your art with a striking photo, make a few edits, and get ready to impress your followers on social media!
What is this course's project?
Create a watercolor lettering piece inspired by your favorite phrase and share it on social media or use it to decorate your home.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with a passion for lettering and watercolors interested in combining two art forms to create content or decorative pieces.
Requirements and materials
No experience necessary for this course, let Paula be your guide!
To take this course, you need watercolors, watercolor paper, round-tip brushes in a selection of sizes, a mixing palette, a pencil, and an eraser. For the final photo, you need colored paper and a camera phone.
Reviews
- 1 year ago
Hermoso curso !!! La profe es muy generosa y explica tips que nadie dice, la verdad estoy muy agradecida a ella por ser tan amorosa y dedicada !!!
- 2 years ago
muy entretenido y realmente aprendi bastante en este curso
- 2 years ago
An excellent course, prepared by talented creators. I would highly recommend.
- 2 years ago
Es una excelente instructora, me hizo que el curso lo terminara rapidísimo. Disfruté enormemente el proceso, me hizo recordar mis tiempos en la Uni. Es de los cursos que más he disfrutado, así que lo recomiendo ampliamente.
- 2 years ago
La magia de la acuarela, aplicada en las letras, nada más hermoso e inspirador. Excelente instructora.
Since then, her lettering has appeared on prints, digital cards, logos, and in books for national and international brands. She inspires, encourages, and puts a smile on the face of everyone who reads her vibrant phrases.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What Will We Do in This Course?
- U2
Knowing the Materials and Starting to Draw
- Difference between Calligraphy and Lettering
- Materials
- Phrase and Inspiration
- Structure and Composition
- Style and Sketch
- U3
Pure Color
- Chromatic Circle
- Stylizing The Sketch
- Adding Color 1
- Adding Color 2
- Adding Color 3
- U4
La Foto Para Compartir en Redes Sociales
- Small Details Make the Difference
- Capture
- Share
- FP
Final project
- Lettering in Vibrant Watercolor
What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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FAQs
Watercolor lettering is the art of creatively drawing letters using watercolors, while calligraphy focuses on handwriting with specific strokes and formal rules.
The course is intermediate level; basic drawing or lettering knowledge is recommended, but techniques are explained step-by-step to make learning easier.
You'll need watercolor paper, brushes, watercolors, a 2B pencil, eraser, a palette for mixing colors, and optionally markers and digital tools like a tablet with Procreate.
You'll learn to create watercolor lettering compositions, blend colors, add volume and details, digitize and edit your work, and apply both manual and digital techniques.
You'll learn how to select and mix colors using the color wheel and color harmonies to achieve visually appealing effects that match your composition's message.
Yes, the course teaches how to digitize, edit, and enhance your lettering compositions using programs like Photoshop and Procreate to create professional finishes and share on social media.
You'll use shading, beveling, gradients, and dry brush details to add depth and highlight letters, creating more expressive and dynamic compositions.