It was such a relief to finish this hand lettered artwork and present it to my friends! They were so thrilled with it and I can’t wait to see it displayed in their home! Here are a few more details about this handmade sign with gold:
- Completed in August 2024
- 18″x10″; matted to 22″x14″
- Gouache, gold leaf, and Micron Pen on Arches Hot Press Watercolor Paper
Quick Tour of Hand Lettered Sign
It’s difficult to capture the beauty of gold leaf in a photo. Watch this 6-minute video showing the completed piece with a few behind-the-scenes details!
What does “Hand Lettered” mean?
Briefly, this is when we meticulously draw the letters rather than writing them. Think of the difference between using a ballpoint pen to write a quick note versus using it to make thick, outlined block letters. In this case, rather than using a flat brush to write the letters, I used graph paper and a pencil to develop the text in this piece.
Read about the full process here: Hand Lettered Sign with Gold Leaf.
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