Script Lower Case Letters - Lesson #1

Learn how to hand-letter script lower case letters.
Darla's success tip : PRACTICE!

[@potenteragazzo8721]

Thank you Ms. Darla! I am a big fan. You are a natural teacher and your fine southern charm is what makes us Aussies love you Yanks so much. Not only are you educating about the lost art of brush script, but also the lost art of grace and style. I hope your mentioned children are proud of you. They should be.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Potente!

[@rsqzk9z]

Love your teaching style, Darla. I was in the trade for about 15 years back in the 80s and 90s. The vinyl tsunami and age made the big decision for me. Looks like you're a Westcoaster because you don't use a mahl stick. Never could get the hang of those things. You made a brief statement that everybody should take as gospel. "Its not perfect, but it never will be" Remember that beginners and you'll save yourself a lot of frustration! If you want perfect buy a vinyl cutter. Also, after you do a few jobs for money you'll soon develop your own style as you increase your speed. Speed is the difference between eating a Big Mac or steak. Glad to see the craft still lives.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you! I will be uploading new videos this week.

[@estepcreativedesign3744]

Thanks for posting on the FB pinstripers Page...I’m not sure I would have found you otherwise. Subscribed! Thanks!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for watching. I hope you find my videos beneficial

[@Jezz_Mcfly]

"You're probably looking for a way out now - I'm not gonna give it to you" 😂 ❤

[@brandoalexander6901]

Please Darla do a second video finishing this lesson on lower case script. Your videos are the most informative and clearly explained I have found!

[@HotRodTodds]

Miss Dee, thanks so much for taking the time to teach! I've watched many sign painting videos and your are absoluely the best! Now I feel like I really have a good place to start and will set up a studio soon and start practicing again!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you very much Todd. I am thrilled that you find them helpful. More to come!

[@sagansturtleneck3806]

Thanks so much for all these lessons Miss Darla. I grew up around sign painting as my cousin did all of my uncles stock cars and her dad's work trucks - so I knew it wasn't as simple as just slapping some paint on. Now my dad wants his GTO lettered and I'm so glad to have found you. Hope you are well and might find the time, energy, and inclination to make some more videos. Also, I'm a not so young lady 😁and my cousin was too.

[@arturogonzales9166]

Keep going miss Darla, I'm following. Haven't done a letter yet. Life got in the way. Only my second consecutive day watching you. Can't wait to get going. Thanks

[@Tat2Power]

Thank you for posting. This was game changing for me.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Wow! What a nice compliment. Thank you for watching.

[@villapinstriping]

Wonderful video

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you!

[@DakotaAbroad]

This isn't what I expected when I searched "language learning" but it was super interesting. And although it's not related to this video exactly it made me think about how learning different fonts and scripts when you're learning a language can be really important but is often overlooked.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to watch it.

[@Jimbo171000]

There is no substitute for experience and Darla sure has that. When I was starting out an uncle of mine used to tell me the reason God gave you two ears and one mouth was so that you could listen twice as much as you talk. For anyone interested in learning how to letter signs just listen to what she is saying.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Jim - Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate it.

[@Hotrodmonk55]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for watching.

[@13Villiers]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. You could place a bit of coloured tape on your brushe's handle so we can see when and how much you twist your brush.. If you find it relevant and confortable for you. Thanks again, from Portugal.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Will do, thank you for the tip

[@OmegaRedLotus619]

Thank you so much!!!! Love from San Diego!!!!

[@nigelparkin9119]

Thank you Darla for all the information and experience contained in your videos. I think you have done 3/4 now and I have saved them all. Please make some more when you get the chance.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for watching. I will be posting another video in the next day or so.

[@nicolebaumhardt6982]

Thank you for sharing your professional expertise! I’m so glad you’re making videos! Your directions are very clear and easy to follow. As a welder and artist, have a lot of respect for skilled trades :).

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you so much!

[@jonhawk3032]

Oh my I’m glad your back was getting worried about you

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Now that the holidays are over, I will post more often. Thank you for watching and happy New Year.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Hi Jon - New videos this week! I'm feeling better.

[@helenmcintyre7810]

Love your videos ❤️. Love how you break down each letter, it really makes sense. Only been trying this for a week now but will practice, practice, practice everyday I promise! Keep those videos coming. ❤️🖌️🎨

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Helen.

[@franziskajilg9360]

Hi Darla - what a pleasure to watch your videos! Here is the young lady who is new to this trade! Thank you so much for sharing. You can't get enough of tutorials and teachings nowadays, especially here in Germany you can hardly find any teachers. Best Wishes, Franziska

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you very much. Covid slowed me down a bit but I am getting back on track. I will be uploading some new videos this week.

[@JimDandy1961]

Love your explanation of using shapes to keep the consistency...thanks so much.

[@dablumenthal1]

Yay! you're back! Best videos for SP out there. Thank you!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for watching!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

I will be uploading some new videos this week!

[@VIVA4EVER2001]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time, learning so much from you.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Glad to hear that!

[@theshutterbugclub]

Love your approach to teaching! Thank you. Keep up the videos!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

More to come!

[@sl8937]

Nice video ! Could you do a video about layout of the signs ? Thanks

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Yes, I plan on doing a video on sign layout. I've had lots of requests. Thank you for watching.

[@jaydb07]

Excellent lesson! So helpful about not interrupting the slanted egg shape with your straight vertical stroke!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thanks for watching Jay. New videos this week. Finally!

[@valentinatansley3638]

Loving your videos and looking forward to the next one thanks!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you, glad you are enjoying them.

[@ronhinton2463]

Ha Darla I have been painting sense I was 15 and I am 67now but your the best teacher I have ever seen, you explain everything very well. thanks

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Ron! I really appreciate that. I have fallen behind creating videos but I am getting ready to load a few more online.

[@santobrocato8012]

Everything explained, and it makes sense. No put-on comedy or nonsensical jabber.

[@TheUpsetter]

Great stuff yet again from the legend who is Darla Dee !! Nice to see you back on here lots of love from Scotland God bless you and the family X

[@andybrown3508]

Your teaching has been very helpful for me . 👍 keep it going.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you! I am so glad you are learning something from my videos.

[@markargentine6259]

Learned a lot on this one. Thanks

[@lairdspinstriping6108]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.👍🏻👍🏻

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for taking the time to watch. I hope you find my videos helpful.

[@jadesenft7575]

Thank you again!! So appreciated.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

You are so welcome!

[@Audreycartazes]

I would like to be your grandson, Congratulations!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Always room in my family! I have an 8 year old grandson that I hope he will want to learn at least the basics.

[@chrisbellis4762]

Thanks so much for sharing your craft with me, I am amazed how easy you make it look, I am that it will come with practice, practice and more practice. Once again thank you Regards Chris (UK)

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Hi Chris - I'm glad you have found my videos helpful. I will finally be posting new videos this week.

[@maxtazer2000]

I would pay for this, Thanks!

[@iloveyourtattoos]

Hi Darla! I've only recently gotten into sign painting. Mostly for myself, sometimes items for friends. I struggle with lower case script/cursive. I'm going to practice my ovals as per your technique and see if I can't get myself some better cursive! Thanks for your generous tips - you're really great. Off-topic, but I am a huge fan of blue and blue/purple nail polish myself - I smile when I see your blue nails in videos lol!

[@zainliam2899]

You all probably dont give a damn but does anyone know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost my login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me.

[@erickleandro1448]

@Zain Liam Instablaster ;)

[@zainliam2899]

@Erick Leandro I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@zainliam2899]

@Erick Leandro it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thanks so much you saved my ass :D

[@erickleandro1448]

@Zain Liam Glad I could help xD

[@Jezz_Mcfly]

Oh Wow ! A lady sign painter. A great one also. So glad I found you - very well done. Excellently articulated and so encouraging ✌ Thank you so much x Respect.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Jezz. I have been paining signs all of my life. Thank you for finding me! New videos this week.

[@MateiRadulescu1]

Thanks for the video!!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

You bet!

[@lanniefry8489]

You are doing a very good job.Could you give me more information or what brushes to purchase.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

I will eventually do a video on supplies.

[@stevekafka]

It looks like one of mine stevekafka.com, all the pros that have tried them love them ,new designs

[@BackRoadStoneRevival]

I love your videos! You are a great teacher! Thank you.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you for watching Seth. New Videos this week

[@cuellar23]

Amazing lesson. Thank you!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Rich

[@sissansillo]

Hi Darla great work, you're really helping me! When are you doing a 2nd script lesson on the straight straight letters? Very keen!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Hello Covill - I've been recovering from some health issues. I am finally getting back to filming. I will be loading some new videos this week. I will add a 2nd script lesson to my list. Thank you for watching.

[@jakelanga8669]

Hello Darla, I have recently taken an interest in the art of sign writing , and I must say your videos are an inspiration to me , your amazing at what you do and I would love to ask where you get your brushes from, I appreciate every video and I’m learning so much , thank you once again , Jake from the uk x

[@stevekafka]

Jake , she doesn’t seem to be answering any questions. She is using my Signwriter Series Kwills and Liners, available at Handover’s in London, new innovative hair combinations and beautiful chiseled corners, and they will all put a smile on your face!

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

@@stevekafka Hello. Covid set me back but I will finally be uploading some new videos this week.

[@stevekafka]

Darla, am I the only one that is puzzled by the wrinkled paper that your lettering on?you have a fantastic demeanor while your doing these demos. I am extremely flattered that your using my brush designs, thank you!

[@benpezzer]

Another great lesson. I always have to practice using a mahl stick,cant get away with using just my hand,suppose its just a personal preference?.. Could you do a video of casual lettering sometime please? 👍

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Just posted a casual video and today and more to follow. Thanks for watching!

[@geneurbanowicz4424]

Great Video. Are you twisting the brush to make the thinner lines ?

[@francesanjanette2070]

Thanks Gram!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tonysabatino4725]

This helps. Thank you.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thanks for watching

[@RoadJournal]

Love It!

[@zzzmutations]

Thank you!!! Bravo

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Marcio!

[@stevekafka]

Great job Darla, but I can’t believe that nobody asked about your brush...

[@mikestillabower4086]

Only the best

[@oscarm.4857]

When doing your O,C,Q at the bottom coming up are you twisting the brush to get that end. And on your script what type of brush is used.

[@stevekafka]

She is painting with one of my Kwill design brushes, we ship worldwide.

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

@@stevekafka Thank you Steve for helping me out with the questions my viewers have. As you know, I have had some health issues, but I am feeling better!

[@amadogarcia1012]

love your stuff kiddo

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

Thank you Amado, I really appreciate you watching

[@fenderveal7339]

Did you do an upper case video?

[@darladeeshandpaintedsignsa6501]

not yet, I'm still learning how to film my video, edit and post on youtube. My family helps when they can. I'll add it to my list of future videos.