WELCOME TO THE THIRD EDITION OF BETTER LETTERS IN 15! |
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I'm so excited to bring you this third challenge! I created Better Letters in 15 as a way for all of us--including me!--to make time for our brush lettering. It's SO easy to get busy with everything we have going on then suddenly realize, I haven't picked up a brush pen in weeks! I hope this challenge provides a simple way for you to... - Learn brush lettering
- Get back into it
- Start consistently practicing
- Do something you enjoy
- All of the above!
Below is an overview of what to expect throughout the next 4 weeks, the phrase we'll be lettering, and some helpful tips--let's get started! |
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WE'LL BE LETTERING THE PHRASE… |
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When did you start your brush lettering journey? Has it been a few months? A year? Several years? Or 8 years (like me:))?
No matter where you are in your brush lettering journey, it is worth celebrating! The fact that you decided to pick up a pen to begin is a big and brave step. I hope this phrase encourages you to remember where you started and where you are now. It can also serve as a reminder that this is a never ending journey--you will always continue to grow and evolve so there is no final destination which is exciting!
There are also letters in this phrase we haven't gone over before and I think it's one that will give you the freedom to make different creative choices. |
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We will be breaking down our phrase over the course of 4 weeks--here's how it'll work: - Each week will feature 1 lesson
- Each lesson will contain 5 worksheets for that week (we have 2 days off :)).
- Each worksheet is designed to be completed in about 15 minutes (if you want to letter for longer, you totally can!)
- These worksheets work best with small to medium sized brush pens.
- If you'd like to use this on the iPad, you can take a screenshot of the worksheets and import it into Procreate.
Week 1 will focus on the first word in the phrase--we will practice each letter within the word, how to connect the letters, and then move on to lettering the entire word.
Week 2 + 3 will be the same as week 1 except focusing on the second and third word.
Week 4 will focus on putting all the words together to create the entire phrase.
By the end of this, I hope we will be comfortable lettering "celebrate your journey" and have created a piece of lettering art to hang in our office or home!
*Please note this challenge is designed for beginners however basic knowledge of brush lettering is needed and will not be covered in the PDFs (like how to hold and use a brush pen, basic strokes, etc.) |
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YOUR CHALLENGE TRACKER + CHECKLIST |
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I recommend printing on cardstock and if any part of the PDF is getting cut off, make sure to select "fit to page" in the printer settings. THE CHALLENGE TRACKER is for you to track your progress throughout the 4 weeks. There is a box for each day of the week for you to check off. It also has a section for you to letter our phrase on the first day of the challenge and the final day of the challenge--I thought it'd be fun to have both side by side so you can see if and how your lettering has changed throughout the 4 weeks!
The CHALLENGE CHECKLIST is a printable list of the items below so that you don't forget to do any of them and you have the satisfaction of checking them off :) |
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TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHALLENGE |
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Here are some things to do before the challenge that will help set us up for success! - GET YOUR SUPPLIES READY
It's like laying out your outfit before your first day of school :)
- Decide what brush pen you will use for the entire challenge and make sure you have one on hand.
- Make sure you have paper to print our your PDFs! I recommend and will be using HP Premium32 Printer Paper. It is thicker than regular printer paper which prevents the ink from bleeding through and has a nice smooth surface to letter on!
- Make sure your printer is ready to go and you aren't low on ink.
- Make sure you have a timer--I will be using my phone.
- PREPARE YOUR WORKSPACE
Having a dedicated space is so important-- it helps doing the actual lettering so much easier when you don't need to clear off a table or find space to do it in!
- Pick a room/space/area you are going to letter in. If it's at home, make sure the desk is clean and decluttered. Keep your supplies neatly in a box, pouch, or basket on or by your desk. If it's outside your home, have everything you need in a folder/pouch or bag so you don't have to spend time gathering supplies each time you head out.
- CREATE YOUR SCHEDULE / MAKE IT A PART OF YOUR ROUTINE
This doesn't have to be set in stone but just so you have an idea of when will work best for you!
- Decide which 5 days of the week you will letter.
- Decide what time frame works for you.
- Set alarms on your phone based on the days and time you came up with so you have reminders ready to go!
- MAKE IT ENJOYABLE!
Take this time not just to practice something you're interested in but make it a fun experience to enjoy!
- Put music on in the background
- Have a cup of your beverage of choice
- Choose a small daily reward for yourself that you can have right after you finish practicing: some TV or social media time, a piece of chocolate, etc.
- Choose a reward for yourself for when you finish the challenge: getting to buy more brush pens or a new sketchbook, a sweet treat, etc.
- ACCOUNTABILITY BUDDY
- Not only is it more fun to do this with someone, it will help you not fall off the band wagon! I'll be your accountability buddy and you definitely will be keeping me accountable but feel free to share with your friends and we can all do it together! :) This is the link you can send them so they can sign up too: https://atiliay.com/pages/bli15
- I have also found committing to posting to Instagram is a way I've been able to keep myself accountable. If you're on IG, you can share a post after you've finished a worksheet or commit to posting once a week. If you do, don't forget to tag @atiliayletters @atiliay and #betterlettersin15
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