🔴Hand Lettering Tutorial w/ UK Calligrapher & Lettering Artist James Lewis

How did James Lewis grow his social media IG account to attract 191k followers by doing hand lettering? He's learned how to take a self-taught skill and build influence and community around his passion. This is a live demo/tutorial of one of his workshop concepts and hand paints the letter "H" as a demonstration.
James believes creative expression is of great importance to personal growth and he will be sharing his thoughts and personal experiences on this throughout his talk. He will also share his tips and advice gained from how he used social media to build a thriving freelance career doing what he loves alongside his university studies.
02:14 recreating logos for practice
04:30 James Lewis Backstory
14:07 How James got started in Graphic Design
19:32 Workshop Description
22:48 Demo
34:52 Tools
38:53 Learning by Tracing
41:14 Hot Tip on Mixing Paint
47:54 Workshop Talk
56:57 Business Talk
57:36 Dear Introverted Designers
1:03:38 Money Talk
1:10:16 Difference Between Calligraphy, Hand Drawn, & Typography
1:20:25 Creative Talent Agency
1:29:05 Working for Exposure
1:31:30 Creative Mornings
1:35:46 Painting
1:42:18 Outro
James L Lewis
@JAMESLLEWIS
@LIGATURECOLLECTIVE
www.JamesLLewis.com
#UK #letteringArtist #Calligrapher #signPainter #typographer
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[@scotchbudmeister9018]

I studied graphic design before computers - everything was done by hand. I'm grateful for Adobe software but I also appreciate seeing younger artists carrying on the tradition of hand work!

[@fatinal-mobarak1542]

Listening to James Lewis talk about the passing of his parents at an early age literally broke my heart. I have always admired him, his work and talent and now I have an even greater respect for him. He's been through so much at an early age, yet he managed to stay focused and determined to achieve his goals. I wish him continuous success, his parents would be so proud of all that he's accomplished.

[@rubisakisho2417]

James's story is very inspiring. I love how he has stayed humble and honest despite being famous. And I love when the interviewer knows what he's talking about and not just asking questions. Thank you for creating useful content like this one!

[@LaurensiusAdiKun]

I met him in person while he was in Jakarta, Indonesia last year. Hearing his story, and the fact that we are the same age, but he achieve that much, just mind blowing. It was incredible!

[@HaleemaTravels]

OMG listening to the story about his parents passing made me want to cry. So touching. It makes the fact he is successful with his career so much more gratifying.

[@anonymousjedi7063]

I love the attitude about how to attack the circumstances that can come from life, and thrive towards dreams. I have been thinking about going to get a regular job but my body is damaged and disabled and it's different for me. In the among the disbelievers in my life that would want me to choose another path that is practical I still have faith in myself and my abilities and my dreams to make it reality.

[@riseagainstfanatic88]

great guy, totally feeling with him, kudos for making the world brighter with your skill and your work @James Lewis!

[@DestatiXIII]

This channel is like a treasure trove of gems! The content is super informative as well as heartfelt and genuine.

[@ronelvanheerden246]

Thank you for this video! I was actually practicing calligraphy while listening to the video (trying to get into the habit of practicing calligraphy and illustration for at least 30 min a day over lunch whilst listening to a podcast or a video) and it gave me hope that every bit of practice will make me suck less ;) I just thought I was a slow learner. Very inspiring and great work James. Thank you for throwing nuggets of wisdom in between , Chris.

[@LastKnownLocations]

Dan is from South Africa, but I think his mum is from the UK guys, even though the accent is different, some of the words sometime sound like Dan's voice. 😀 Great quick workshop and thanks all to make it happen 🙏.

[@thefutur]

Thank you.

[@areefakhan8032]

Super super inspirational!! I've always loved hand lettering, but I just do quotes and stuff that I find interesting on the internet, and I mix that with watercolour paint. This was great! Thank you Futur team!!!

[@photoshopuser3237]

I’m loving this intro to hand lettering - JAmes is fantastic and I am blown away by the fact that he is so young and is doing great hand lettering. So you may not think so but I personally am 60 plus and was taught lettering by an “ old guy” about 25 yrs ago - and he said it too - the best sign painters don’t get good until they are older. Like in OLD. So I’m waiting to get OLD so that I will be as good as Leonard, my mentor. He has since passed but I feel he is still looking over my shoulder and correcting my brush angle and the basic construction of a letter. Meanwhile I am still hand lettering and was the onsite artist for a national golf tournament - did the winner’s check in calligraphy and it was broadcast on national tv. I love hand lettering- but don’t be misled. Yes I can work on a computer - dual platform - and have had many things published. I am enjoying the happiness of James as he does his letters. I am also proficient in Photoshop and illustrator and taught it for the past 20 yrs. I love beautiful lettering and hand lettering is one of my faves. Thank you for doing the REAL lettering, by hand. It’s beautiful!

[@photoshopuser3237]

Just for the record - I am a teacher - graphics and lettering. Majored in graphics. Did a few years of freelancing. I still love it and love seeing younger artists doing hand lettering. James is in love with letters - I can see it. I no longer teach in the schools but I still do lettering jobs. It never gets old even though I do! Chris Do is fabulous. He knows how to draw out his guest’s ideas and offers a lot of support. I love watching him too!

[@thefutur]

hi Lola. love that you're a teacher. it's a passion we share. thanks for tuning in.

[@andycartercreative9146]

Super cool to see somebody from my University in our little corner of Britain doing so well! Great episode :)

[@iancross283]

Great video and amazing lettering by James. Also, Chillhop AND Low-Fi Hip Hop are great to listen to when designing!

[@kasinatharao1246]

Amazing! This dude is awesome! But, what's even better is the way you line up your questions Chris. It makes the narrative all the more indulging.

[@thefutur]

Thanks

[@felipearciniegas8347]

AMAZING! Learning so much in every single video i watch from you guys, is a non-stop riding to greatness ind mindset, and designing skills as well as bussines! LLLLLLLOVE it

[@mohammedhaneef8547]

i love your work I have done sign writing and still i enjoy doing it some time and now i am doing calligraphy and creating logos

[@Ahmed-wf7nz]

Really enjoyed this one.. thanks guys

[@chinthanamal8681]

Respect 👌

[@anonymousjedi7063]

Excellent!! I'm an instant fan! I actually just got into typography because I'm doing a logo for a ladie's cafe/ restaurant.

[@thefutur]

Welcome.

[@SuperPingu24]

1:33:21 Hell yeah Chris! This resonated so deeply and I loved the way you phrased it.

[@thefutur]

thanks Super!

[@onekindrebel6097]

amazing accent!!!!!!!!! I was thinking the same before Chris commented :)

[@obedecer2610]

What’s crazy it that I have never once subscribed to the channel and the algorithm is so fu**up that it will queue this same video like everyday, never any other content by this dude…. Just this one same video EVERYDAY … I wouldn’t mind something different FROM THE GUY BUT DAMN

[@thefutur]

this same video? maybe try watching another video from the channel to clear it out?

[@leoc4013]

I knew I heard a voice similar to his before. He does sound like Dan Mace who is from South Africa, but also Avant-Garde Vegan/Gaz Oakley who is also from Cardiff. Also I listen to jazz chill beats too when I do my design work. Jazz-Hop is the best. Nice video it was inspiring to hear his story and watch him work.

[@thefutur]

I messed up. You are right about South Africa.

[@badass4363]

LOL 100% agree go pay for the things you've "borrowed" once you start making enough money too do so! "DO ThE RIGHT THING." - Russell Peters voice.

[@mrtrick83]

fun fact: sign painters were responsible for creating a lot of the first modern logos that big companies still use today.

[@lissrckstdy7855]

Dope video and great guest! 🔥

[@thefutur]

Thank you.

[@brockman562]

...should have Erik Marinovich and/or James Edmondson. both are hand letterers, but one(James) focuses on type design and doesn't do 'generic' fonts. yes he's very well known and his interviews aren't boring.... he did the wordmark for Atlasssian. you're welcome.

[@kacem3167]

You mean 1.1 Million followers !!

[@dillardparker7546]

The funny thing about this video is projected into the future some aspect of the conversation-- He does have now that endorsement.

[@ham2956]

That’s a nice hach

[@aljerinmaygarlan8666]

I saw him in domestika courses

[@discohans8881]

Hihi, poop. Giggled out loud at the office.

[@dillardparker7546]

agents usually broker such deals for illustrators for a fee--I realize that is somewhat late.

[@AbC-hh8vg]

Where is the tutorial about making the design

[@parryprk]

cant get over this thing that he charges 800 for a full blown logo. ?? Chris get on the job!

[@thefutur]

I think with a little work, I can help him get another "0". Go from $800 to $8000.

[@badass4363]

Genuinely would love to see this happen!!

[@chokeizm]

hes DEFF a huge fan of ben eine as u can see hes took his letters lol

[@ArgentoRAWRz]

You dont need to have a big following to have skills or do amazing design stuff or not only design stuff, popularity doesnt signify mastery