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John King Letter Art
United States
Приєднався 19 чер 2015
Classic Hand Lettering, Calligraphy and Scroll work demos.
The first time I saw someone lettering with a brush had me hooked. That was in 1986.
That year I was fortunate enough to have had two brilliant master craftsmen take me under their wing at a young age and train me in this magnificent art form at a time when it was gradually being phased out by computerized technology.
I hope my little video demos can help keep the craft alive.
Thanks for visiting my UA-cam Channel, I hope you find it interesting!
The first time I saw someone lettering with a brush had me hooked. That was in 1986.
That year I was fortunate enough to have had two brilliant master craftsmen take me under their wing at a young age and train me in this magnificent art form at a time when it was gradually being phased out by computerized technology.
I hope my little video demos can help keep the craft alive.
Thanks for visiting my UA-cam Channel, I hope you find it interesting!
LETTERING BRUSH MASTERY. New Sign Painting Course Online
LETTERING BRUSH MASTERY my new Online Signwriting Course is about to drop July 20th 2024!
If you want to learn how to hand letter and wield a sign lettering brush like a pro then this comprehensive course is for you where I'll be teaching you all my brush skills tips and tricks I've learnt and used for over 30 years. Would love to see you there! Link below for all Course Info and Enrollments:
www.letterartacademy.com/p/lettering-brush-mastery
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LetterArt Brushes, Tutorial Posters and More available at: johnkingletterart.com/
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FACEBOOK: johnkingletterart
If you want to learn how to hand letter and wield a sign lettering brush like a pro then this comprehensive course is for you where I'll be teaching you all my brush skills tips and tricks I've learnt and used for over 30 years. Would love to see you there! Link below for all Course Info and Enrollments:
www.letterartacademy.com/p/lettering-brush-mastery
Please smash that SUBSCRIBE button for more Hand Lettering Videos!
LetterArt Brushes, Tutorial Posters and More available at: johnkingletterart.com/
FOLLOW ME ALSO on:
INSTAGRAM johnking101
FACEBOOK: johnkingletterart
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New Online Signpainting Course
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LETTERING BRUSH MASTERY my new Online Signwriting Course is now live! If you want to learn how to hand letter and wield a sign lettering brush like a pro then this comprehensive course is for you where I'll be teaching you all my brush skills tips and tricks I've learnt and used for over 30 years. Would love to see you there! Link below for all Course Info and Enrollments: www.letterartacademy....
LETTERING BRUSH MASTERY. New Sign Painting Course Online
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LETTERING BRUSH MASTERY my new Online Signwriting Course is about to drop July 20th 2024! If you want to learn how to hand letter and wield a sign lettering brush like a pro then this comprehensive course is for you where I'll be teaching you all my brush skills tips and tricks I've learnt and used for over 30 years. Would love to see you there! Link below for all Course Info and Enrollments: w...
Sign Painting Course Bundle Christmas Sale 2023. Save $310!
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🎁🎁CHRISTMAS SALE Now On! Signpainter's 2 Course Bundle reduced from $497 to only $187 until end of 2023🎁🎁. You get Sign Painting First Steps and Understanding & Drawing Gothic Letterforms for only $187 with coupon code XMAS23. Sale ends Mignight Dec. 31st so don't miss out on this huge reduction! Enrollments and info here: www.letterartacademy.com/p/understanding-drawing-gothic-letterforms-sign...
Sign Painting First Steps. How to Clean and Oil your Lettering Brushes.
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Here is a video from my beginners course SIGN PAINTING FIRST STEPS. Click this link to go to my Letter Art Academy for all courses and information! www.letterartacademy.com/ FOLLOW ME ALSO on: INSTAGRAM johnking101 FACEBOOK: johnkingletterart
Hand Painted Gold Leaf Wooden House SIgn
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Hand written script on mahogany with 23 karat gold leaf lettering and 12 karat white gold border.
NEW online Signpainting Beginners Course
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NEW online Signpainting Beginners Course
Second coating a letter with Alphanamel
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Second coating a letter with Alphanamel
Sign Painting a Bold B with Alphanamel.
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Sign Painting a Bold B with Alphanamel.
Sign Painting. Outlining a Blended Ribbon with a Sword Liner Brush
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Sign Painting. Outlining a Blended Ribbon with a Sword Liner Brush
Hand Drawn Gothic T. Signwriting by John King
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Hand Drawn Gothic T. Signwriting by John King
Hand Drawn Gothic M. Signwriting by John King
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Hand Drawn Gothic M. Signwriting by John King
Signwriting a lower case Benguiat "e" by John King
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Signwriting a lower case Benguiat "e" by John King
Signwriting Brush Script by John King
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Signwriting Brush Script by John King
Signwriting by John King. Painting a fine outline.
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Signwriting by John King. Painting a fine outline.
Casual 6 hand painted with Alphanamel and a LetterArt SWKM Series size 8
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Casual 6 hand painted with Alphanamel and a LetterArt SWKM Series size 8
Online Lettering Course Lesson Samples
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Online Lettering Course Lesson Samples
Im hoping to take a lesson from you sometime in the future. I'm trying to learn all I can about layout and spacing because its my biggest struggle. I like the angle and proportions here, very pleasing to the eye. And the colors just set it off!
This is what I’m looking for. Great video ⭐️Can you help me understand making the shape of your S? The top half is elongated and pulls down quite a bit, almost to the bottom, before curving left, almost like a backwards 2. Is there a formula to how the strokes on this letter should be made? Thank you!
Thanks! Yes, you start the S as if it's an O, and when you get to just below the 9 oclock point you scoot across to the 4 o'clock mark then just finish the bottom stroke. Then the top right stroke to finish off the S is just like the top right quadrant of an O, you just stop it at about 3 oclock. Hope that helps!
@@JohnKingLetterArtWow, thank you! This explanation makes perfect sense - I figured there had to be a formula to be able to be consistent. And there are so many individual styles that I’ve seen with casual letters by painters. You are the best! ⭐️🤩
Wonderful...but looks backwards to me, ha! I'm a leftie.
Cheer~~~cover thinly with gold.😊
Hello, is this course available online yet? Thank you!
Yes it sure is, here is the link: www.letterartacademy.com/p/lettering-brush-mastery
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How did you blend?
The orange was interesting..
So if I may ask, did you shorten the brush hairs at all, and is that a 179?
No, it's a standard LetterArt SWKM series. Size 4 I think.
You’re the man!!! 😎
So the 3D is going right up against the letters, in laymen’s term you didn’t tighten it up?
Its not quite to the letter but I put a black outline around it later to finish it off
@@JohnKingLetterArt j’aime can we see the result?
@@stairwaytotevinsure! ua-cam.com/video/_QzLiSff1Ac/v-deo.html
Push it, pull it, twist it - Love it 👊❤
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I fancy this 👌- correction NEED this. I'm a beginner but was a poster writer in B&Q Store 20+ Yrs ago. I trained as a Graphic Designer 1986 originally before moving to B&Q, but was disillusioned with it. The guy that taught me the Poster Writing was a true Signwriter and a master with the brush, he also had a 12" Yes 1 foot plotter / cutter. I eventually moved into signage and loved it. I was planning on moving to Australia but split with my kids mum so stayed here UK. I've been following your social media for some time and am really fired up to have a go with the brushes. Who knows I might even get to one of your classes 🤞 A pal invited me to LA about 2 yrs ago so ??? 🤷♂✌
B E A U T I F U L ! John I've just spent a small fortune on brushes and I'm not feeling it with the sables I've bought. Could it be that I need slightly shorter hairs ? Each video I watch of yours the hair seems to be quite 'springy' is the best way I can describe it. I've got a Sable one stroke which is fairly easy to control but the Wrights or Lymm Sables are 'floppy' I'm looking at buying your upcoming Block Poster and a brush size 8 of yours any suggestions for which brush would be best for a newbie to practice with ? Pls 🙏
Hey Jezz, it may be you're brushes are long haired which may make them feel a bit floppy if youre learning? Unless its the hair type but kolinsky sable is the snappiest hair. I'd recommend you go with a medium length SWKM size 8 (used in this video) as the slightly shorter hairs provide a bit more snap and are easier to control. Hope that helps mate!
@@JohnKingLetterArt Brilliant - Thank you so much 👊 ✌
@@Jezz_McflyYou're welcome!
I needed that ! 👌
Perfect ! again. I just learnt something - Thanks
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This is art.
What about before you use them? Should they sit in oil for some time before use? You have a great lettering channel.
Thanks! Yes its a good idea to oil them a few days before you use them, helps condition the hairs nicely for the paint but I wouldnt say its mandatory. Just good to do if you have the time before using them!
@@JohnKingLetterArt Thanks for the advice. I usually wash off the gum that keeps there shape. Then oil them after they air dry. Let them sit overnight before I give them a try. After use i wash them in a dirty jar of mineral spirits then a jar of clean spirits. Finish it all off by storing them in mineral oil. This has been my routine yet for some reason they only seem to last me a short time. Maybe two months max. I’d appreciate your opinion on this. The brush that’s given me issues are the 179Ls. I really like them but Ive been looking into other brands. Perhaps yours lol.
@@Rock_Whisky only thing I can think might be the mineral oil? I have always used neatsfoot oil which is pretty standard and also being an animal oil I think is better for the hairs. Are you leaving them submerged in the oil or just putting oil in the hairs then and storing them back in your box?
@@JohnKingLetterArt Yes, I did use mineral oil before and I would leave then in my brush box until use. Could be overnight or later till I would work with them. I did switch to an oil that’s based on animal fats from Von Dago. I have never left them submerged in oil, which is something I should try. I also use to clean them then leave the brush out till I use it. This allowed the brush to dry out, which I see now can be bad for the brush. Now, I rigged up a jar with mineral spirits and a spring (I can send you a pic) so the brush stays wet until I use it. I appreciate your time and advice on this by the way, about how long do you leave a brush submerged in oil?
@@Rock_Whisky I dont leave them submerged in oil. After doing what I showed in the video I'll either put them back in my box or leave them standing up in a jar, hairs up.
In short, what can you do when u finalize this course and what you need to do after the course? Great offer!
Once finished with the courses you should get yourself a size 8 brush and some paint then start practicing basic brush strokes and techniques in order to be able to hand letter proficiently asap. Once your skills are up to scratch and combined with the lessons learned in these courses you are up and running!
What a great idea,I would love to buy them to practice
Thanks! You can buy them here. Use code POST20 to get 20% off! johnkingletterart.com/collections/posters
Very cool. Creating an army of signwriters
After doing a little bit of window painting I'm having customers ask for lettering I really respect something like this
This is my go to style for window splash signs!
And I've been so stressed over I can't get any pain anywhere else Outside the Lines. Thank you for making this video
Haha dontvworry about that, just wipe it off!
2nd comment, course is too expensive. I know there is vital information but, you should make this more feasible and available to purchase.
Thanks for your comments. Yes the course is a very comprehensive one. What would you consider a more feasible price point?
By watching your preview, and listening to your knowledge, how concise you are, can tell the course will be comprehensive and valuable. I have learned through the hard way, many of the subjects you teach, and your spot on! These vital lessons are essential and you seem to know all the keys to being a pro at lettering, understanding, applying etc. I believe the course is worth $500/ but also to someone like myself who already knows allot of this knowledge via decades of learning ( the hard way) I really just want to refresh, overview and to learn some insights I may not know. ( I’m sure many) ..I was thinking a price in the range of $2-300. You may have more people purchasing it.
@@BrianLife thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it! I currently have a discount code special on the site which makes this course $237, or $247 bundled with the sign painting beginners course so I guess that's in line with what you say which is good to hear!
@@JohnKingLetterArt that’s great, all is good then. So sadly at this time lettering is not a high priority of mine and to invest at this moment is not wise for me. I do think it’s valuable and when my finances are better, it’s a course I may pick you. I do recommend it to anyone reading this. Just by the preview in this clip, John knows his stuff! Thanks.
@@BrianLifeno worries. Thanks for your kind words and once again for your feedback that I really appreciate and value!
First comment! Seems like a proper course.
Thank you for the video appreciate you sharing your knowledge
You're welcome, thank you!
Amazing❤❤❤
So interested in the stick
It's called a Mahl Stick 🙂
Majestic
thanks!
Please don't speed 'em up?
Noted 👍
Sweet
Mr king you make it look so easy.. great job . Doing letters is so hard to make look right .
Nice Work - You've Already Uploaded This Video But It's So Good
HOW!
already cost me 450 in paint and brushers and still cant start ,does anyone sells good brushers in Australia that work, i have looked everywhere on line ,send me a link to were i find these oil brushers ,not buy any more alligators shit . the cost of these signe brushers are crazy ,,,,ripped off prices i am a master house painter and know what brushers cost to buy ,
Looking forward to it John! For anyone out there that hasn't taken John's Gothic Letter course yet, it's an absolute must take!
Awesome Cody, thanks so much!😎🙏
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Your handiwork looks great. Bro I am a Bangladeshi I have 10 years of experience as a sign writer. I am in 3D. neon sign letter sign I can work on painting. Can I work in America, can I do any writing work by hand. Can you help me? I will be happy if you tell me
Your handiwork looks great. Bro I am a Bangladeshi I have 10 years of experience as a sign writer. I am in 3D. neon sign letter sign I can work on painting. Can I work in America, can I do any writing work by hand. Can you help me? I will be happy if you tell me
How long do you wait to second coat??
Usually 24hrs is ok, but depending on how hot or cold it is it may be a bit more or less.
What size brush and series is this
What brush is this? Also do you have any videos using your synthetic brushes?
Bloody hell, that Dagger holds some paint ! Must be a Letter Art Brush 👁️
I'm sitting here, having a beer and a durrie after chatting with you via email contemplating my Wedding and what signs I'm going to write... It's 2pm AEDST but who cares 😂😂😂😂 Gorgeous B 👍
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What type, size and brand of brush are you using to form these letters?
John you're an expert Signwriter my friend,just excellent!!
Good work
Definitely in control of that brush Sir! Your speed reminds me of my dad. Every stroke so clean and think and thin balance and letter formation perfect! I have subscribed and hope to see more of your work!
Thank you!
Alway a pleasure to watch you work only trouble is you make it look so easy, it's not couse I've tried Many thanks
thank you, yeah it's just a lot of practice, i used to be terrible!
You've not practiced enough yet ? - It does come eventually - Something just clicks, often one letter at a time. 🙌