{"id":50652,"date":"2018-09-25T13:38:48","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T20:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativemarket.com\/blog\/?p=50652"},"modified":"2024-04-17T06:56:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T13:56:03","slug":"drop-cap-study-procreate-lettering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativemarket.com\/blog\/drop-cap-study-procreate-lettering","title":{"rendered":"Drop Cap Study: An Inspiring Procreate Lettering Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

A few weeks ago, an interesting Procreate lettering project called our attention on Instagram<\/a>. Led by our very own Beth Rufener<\/a>, Drop Cap Study<\/a> celebrates the uniqueness of different letters by adding flourishes, color, and texture. The alphabet will be illustrated entirely with Procreate, and Beth has developed a fascinating technique that might inspire you to expand your own lettering skillset. Read on to learn about her process, inspiration sources, and favorite tools.
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<\/span>How did you get started with Procreate lettering? Which tablet & stylus do you use?<\/span><\/h2>\n

I got an iPad and Apple Pencil as a Christmas gift in 2017, and Procreate<\/a> was the first thing I installed. I didn\u2019t use any custom brushes at first, but just took a dive into the app with the brushes that come with Procreate. The iPad Pro quickly became one of my favorite creative tools and is my go-to whenever I want to sketch, draw, or letter something.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Where do you get inspiration for these unique letters and flourishes?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hand-lettering inspiration comes from vintage type (from Medieval illuminated manuscripts to Victorian type), William Morris florals, and even some of my own past work from previous drop cap exercises or unused client work. I often use this Pinterest board<\/a> for inspiration, or posts saved in my Instagram collections.
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