Lesson #1 - Hand Lettered Single Stroke Alphabet Introduction

[@RalphArchbold-yn4vh]

Ive been a signwriter for over 50 years and this is exactly how i was taught ..great to see the trade is being kept alive

[@macmerc1556]

Great advice, I know I’m on the right channel then. Thank you 👍

[@arturogonzales9166]

Thanks Miss Darla. I wanted to be a sign painter since I was 11. I'm 77 now and after I've tuned in to your instructional videos I'm on my way !

[@charrasssss]

Great lesson, great way to teach which is very hard, you can be a great artist but that doesn’t make you a good teacher, and you have it. Thank you

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Trying hard. We will see how it goes. Thanks for watching.

[@normanhathaway2275]

I was born that way too! Keep 'em comin' Miss D.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Gonna give it a try. Thanks for following along.

[@macmerc1556]

Just brilliant, thank you. I started signwriting at school but life took me on another path to the architecture on the drawing board. However, at 65 I’ve decided to try it as a winter hobby. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos. Keep up the great work Kind regards From Scotland

[@LauraFRAN17047]

Thank you Darla first time here, I have subscribed. I am 69 yrs old and I paint letters on rocks, I have customers that request I paint their names or name of their pets or their addresses on rocks but my writing is not the best, this will help me tremendously to improve thank you again

[@billwilliams1369]

I just knocked out my first 102 of these. Thanks, Darla!

[@janita851]

Love your videos! I hope you are doing good and return soon for more of them, thats a treasure you show all your tricks!

[@shaolingangster]

What an honor it is to be learning this from you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for finding me. I appreciate the kind words

[@crimetime6967]

I'm here from the spsg. Thank you and the rest of the SG for everything you do for us.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you! Hopefully people will learn something from my videos.

[@camralmarkvincentt.5232]

Thank you so much, madam. I have learned so much from your lessons. 'Till your next video tutorial. God bless

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you! New video this week.

[@TJ-vl2zl]

Darla dee.u are great at what u do. I've been a house painter faux finisher for 23 years I'm just starting to get into lettering..i like how u do urs and I think you would make a great teacher. Awesome video thank you for making .

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you so much!

[@kimsmith-gf5xv]

You are so right about the part where you talk about how saying it has to be practiced a 1000 times can be discouraging for a beginner. And even though, as you say, there are a lot of books and videos out there, I had trouble finding comprehensive tutorials showing *traditional* methods. I love your videos Darla, keep them coming.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for watching. I'm still trying to get use to being in front of the camera.

[@hsa3446]

It was the best sign painting video I've ever watched for beginners! :)

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.

[@EBouhendi]

I am not a sign painter. I happened to watch this as get the link from a courts I am auditing. I watched it to the end. I should say the teaching is brilliant and you are lovely. Thank you for the video.

[@oddskies]

Keep the videos coming Darla! They're helping out this aspiring sign painter up in Fort Worth. Thanks :)

[@artwright1412]

Thanks so much for taking the time to share this

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for watching

[@andyvitale6071]

Miss thanks so much I cant begin to tell you how much your helping me . I had a single project that I took on because of the lesson. And I don't see me doing this for a living I find it super relaxing..I still suck but I'm seeing progress.. Thanks Darla.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you watching!

[@jadesenft7575]

Love this. Thanks for your wisdom!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnmagee5010]

What a joy to find you! I’m a 62 year old beginner to this art form and am stoked! Thanks for putting these straightforward tutorials out for us! Appreciated!!!!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

John - I appreciate you watching! I am so happy you have found my videos helpful.

[@fastlane660]

Please, please, please make more of these - It's calming watching these shapes/letters being worked on. And say hi to my hometown there in Corpus Christi! Great stuff!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

I'm glad you enjoy watching. I will be making videos on a regular basis. Gotta keep the craft alive!

[@LIAMNEALE8]

Thanks for sharing how this is done! I was struggling but now have the enthusiasm back. Keep the videos coming.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Liam! More videos to come.

[@BillieJayne57]

This is so wonderful and you are a pleasure to learn from. Can't wait for the next lessons! Thank you.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching.

[@davecurtis1468]

This is the best information on KZbin, Darla I wish you would make more videos we really love the way you teach. Would love to see a video on how you lay out the spacing for each letter. Thanks again for all you do

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Dave- Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Some health issues held me up but I am back at it! I'm thrilled that so many people are finding my videos helpful. I've got two videos almost ready to post.

[@mitchcox8577]

this is seriously one of the most helpful technique videos on youtube :)

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Wow, thanks!

[@jonhawk3032]

I never new about the stars how awesome

[@garry9999]

Hello Darla, I've just found you, living in England all my life I have seen many great signs. But the work that appeals to me the most is on the sides of Narrowboats on our canals. So I'm hoping through your tuition and others I will maybe get the jist of the brush.

[@jaydb07]

Darla I so love your personality and teaching style. Spot on for ME. Excited to watch all your other lessons. You perfectly balance your mom energy: encouragement and discipline.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you so much!

[@loochpe]

The best intro I've seen to sign painting! Thanks for the advice!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Wow! Thank you for the compliment. I appreciate you watching.

[@olliessurfgear]

Nice lesson, Darla! I’m not a sign painter but I airbrush and I’m sure I’m gonna learn more watching your videos. Cheers 🤙

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you!

[@timjones1574]

Darla, your a humble master, thank you for your step by step , calming approach to teaching the noble art of signwriting, I'm so glad You were "Born that way" ;-)

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Tim - Thank you so much! This puts a smile on my face. I appreciate you watching.

[@rayderry7068]

Wonderful tuition, have just subscribed, so straightforward and helpful, thank you so much

[@airpirate7656]

big hello Darla Dee.. I just watched your intro and first video I will be watching all you have to share. I make videos too AIRPIRATE on pinstripers garage. I was nervous at first but you will forget about the camera after awhile. you explain things very nicely slow and detailed perfect for an old duffer like me. Thank you for sharing your years of experience. keep up the awesome work.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you!

[@sarahcleaver498]

THIS WAS SO SO SO HELPFUL ! I AM OBSESSED!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Sarah!

[@IntrepidWill]

Thank you Darla - I am so grateful that you’re sharing your knowledge. I’ve always loved hand-painted signs and love that the knowledge is being passed down.

[@gerrygarcia8988]

Wow I just got into sign writing and this helped me out sooo much thank you

[@brianmurphy2382]

My new favorite teacher,thank you so much!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Hi Brain - Thank you for watching!

[@VIVA4EVER2001]

Thanks so much, so pleased I have found you, a perfect teacher x

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you so much!

[@Mosey410]

Let’s see some more!! I think block is seriously underrated Cheers from Baltimore and the SPSG

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@tommyrocker33]

This is the lesson I've been looking for! Thank you so much, really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us folk who are new to the game. All the best, cheers

[@spikedairstudio2888]

Love it! Thanks Darla. I’ve had the pleasure of taking lessons from “Superfrog” Butch Anton and have been pushing my 14 year old daughter towards hand lettering as she enjoys it. I’m looking forward to more lesson segments.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you!

[@oscarm.4857]

I think your instruction is great. I just found you on KZbin and I'm practicing what your teaching. I'm a new pinstriper and I've been looking for a way to learn hand letering. And I found your instruction to work absolutely perfect. Learning a lot from your videos and practicing every day. Thank you.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for watching Oscar!

[@JohnBinkley2112]

Good stuff! Thanks for the lesson. Looking forward to future ones as well.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you John

[@TEN-TIMES-HARDER]

Best instructional video online on lettering practice!!! Thanks!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Wow! thank you

[@DannyBrear]

Subscribed ! This video is just what I've been looking for as my first attempt didn't go wel 😅

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you! Keep practicing and it will get easier.

[@BackRoadStoneRevival]

I’m glad I found your videos!

[@paulcostanzo8222]

Darla, thank you so much for your generosity! Really helps!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you so much Paul. I'm so glad you find the videos helpful.

[@Hotrodmonk55]

So awesome! Thanks a ton!!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Chris

[@nicholls75]

Thank you Darla! Really appreciate you showing us all the little tips and keeping it light hearted. "It was born that way" hahaha Happy New Year from Australia ;)

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Dan! It really means a lot that you are watching all the way from Australia.

[@chanellenarayan1465]

I love your wholesome enthusiasm to show those who are interested (like myself), how to do these basic strokes. I've subscribed and hope to learn so much from you. Can I be a pain and ask what brushes I should invest in please. 🤗

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Hi Chanelle - I will be posting a video soon on supplies and covering brushes.

[@villapinstriping]

Wonderful instruction. Just getting into lettering after Pinstriping for 7 years. Lettering is such a intricate practice. Excited to watch all your videos. Thank you

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you

[@blueyomogi]

I love you! Beautiful lesson.

[@ph.deeeee]

Thanks for sharing your expertise, Darla!

[@rickharris275]

Subscribed

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Rick.

[@cherylgunn5010]

I love your videos! I have airbrushed for years but it was fast freestyle lettering. I want to learn more about true sign painting. You made my day with the precut measuring tools for 3, 4 inch!! Please keep making your lesson videos.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Cheryl. More videos to come!

[@Celtic1433]

Many thanks for your videos. Very helpful and utterly charming!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Glad you like them!

[@ladykrebstick]

I loved this lesson, it was so informative and encouraging to me-you are a treasure! Thanks!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you so much Deanna! I appreciate you watching.

[@ManiacBarber666]

Love this! I'm brand new to sign painting. Thank you 🍻

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for watching. I hope you are enjoying sign painting.

[@cavokdotcom]

I watched this on mute while I was listening to another video. I'm so glad I came back to listen to your dialogue; such great information. Thank you for taking the time to teach this!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Glad you found me! I appreciate you watching

[@Jezz_Mcfly]

Oh Bravo ! I'm fascinated - Love this channel ❤ Instant sub 👌 You certainly know your craft Darla 🎨

[@SarahNdagire-co7re]

You are a great teacher, thank you, I wish u were an airplane pilot instructor

[@simon_ashford]

Thank you!

[@josephmerritt5200]

your amazing thank you for the knowledge.

[@rickmunter7100]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. God Bless.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marcjohnson8423]

We need more about your brush! Is it a quill or some kind of flat? I've never seen a ferrule that big.

[@tomchristopher71]

She mentions that it is a Kafka, size 8. stevekafka.com/collections/kafka-brushes/products/kwill?variant=32439030668

[@stevekafka]

These are all original brush designs, new hair layout,new hair, designed by a Pinstriper with a little lettering experience, like nothing you’ve ever used, and will put a big grin on your face! Kwills and liners…

[@cuellar23]

Great lesson! Thank you!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

My pleasure!

[@reyacks28tv]

thanks for this video it really help me in how to be a signpainter someday .

[@santobrocato8012]

Can you think of a "Rule of thumb" for the brush and the size used for each size letter. For instance, what brushes would you consider best for the 4" letter, both the quill and flat for each of the 3" and 2".

[@johntynan7999]

Thank you Darla ,,,, your of great help ,,, explaining and demos ,, Thanks again

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

You are so welcome!

[@davidaverlant5108]

thanks so much from France !!!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for watching!

[@dwalker7872]

Great video. Really learned a lot.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Dale. Appreciate you watching.

[@mrmy2109]

Awesome!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joelamore-streetartmuralsi1229]

The real deal!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Joel (my youngest son's name is Joel too!)

[@NatHan-ud1cy]

Thank you!!!

[@Jezz_Mcfly]

I've just got some brushes 'Finally' - Glad I came back to look again... I missed the STAR tip. The brushes I bought for practice are too big - Darla, which size would be a good starter brush size for a starter ? Hope you are well.

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

So thankyou Darla --please show us how you penciled each letter accurately in pencil by hand ----did you measure each letter before painting it --ie the underlying structure ?--surely you did not simply paint the letter directly onto the surface ?? beginners will find this totally IMPOSSIBLE !!!

[@kendallkilgore7799]

Straight letters are not my issue...it is circular letters and for sure certain numbers

[@jimmymiracleart]

Great video! For paint: Can a beginner practice with sumi ink or thinned acrylic paint instead of one-shot paint with mineral spirits? I am concerned about using one-shot paint inside with no ventilation. Thank you.

[@GR_BackingTracks]

Okay, Miss Darla, I've subscribed! I'm creeping up on age 50 and have always wanted to learn signwriting... Is there validity in learning hand lettering with a pen first, or should I quickly jump to painting? Great video!

[@stevekafka]

Don’t be intimidated by the brush, it’s just another method for making letters, and these brushes will do what you want them to do…

[@safeeraliart8407]

U r grate artist i m pakistani sign artist

[@knowledgefactoffical]

❤

[@stevekafka]

Hi Darla, thanks for the mention, I’ve got Davidographicsguy also doing lettering videos using my brushes, let me know what sizes you’d like to try, please go to stevekafka.com to see what I’ve designed and let me know. Have you ever tried one of my scroll pinstriping brushes? They are also a blast to use. Thanks again...I’ve got a few pinstriping videos also.

[@jabroni_killer13]

What size brush are you using?

[@TheTomar33]

what type of brush are you using?

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Steve Kafka, Mack Flats and King Art Brushes

[@safeeraliart8407]

I use enamal paint with mixing mtt oil or kerocin oil and rubeena brush brush is pakistani at karachi

[@colin8721]

Merci madame !

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for watching!

[@konasound9855]

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 canada , can i do any writing job with tuli . Can you help me? I will be happy if you tell me

[@blueyomogi]

Do anyone know what kind of brush this is? Kafka no. 8…liner?

[@ishaqwani6071]

Respect from India occupied Kashmir

[@boobyhatch7897]

Hello from LongBeach Tattooed zombies everywhere

[@CaptainKirk1963]

DOES SHE HAVE 4 FEET AND 2 FOOT MARKINGS 4' BUT MENT 4"

[@2and4the1]

HEHEHEH HEHEH She said do-do. @5:22

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

I'm a Texas Girl!

[@tater4379]

Thank the sweet Lord for ya! I am a VERY eager student and delighted you are willing to share your insights and skills along to those of us who want to perpetuate this amazing, traditional art form. After my own local mentor simply ghosted me (?) I feared learning poor form and habits that would ultimately not serve me or the work I dream to create. God bless you for taking your time and giving us hopefuls a fighting chance to do it with care. Truly, Lorna @ taterscustoms.com

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

I'm so glad to hear that my videos are helpful. I will help anyway I can. Thank you!

[@marcsamshansen8588]

I like you

[@peterlittleton1995]

I will never,ever get this...

[@shadynasty6393]

What kind of paper is that you use to practice

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Inexpensive white butcher paper! Thank you for watching.