Friday, October 9, 2020

Illuminated Letters




Materials:

Drawing Paper, Pencil, Colored Pencils,

Dark Pen or Sharpie

 

Objective:

Create a letter design that reflects yourself

through images and symbols in an illuminated letter.


Please watch these short videos

on Illuminated Letters…

History of Illuminated Manuscript

Illuminated Letter Examples


Steps:

1. Students will brainstorm images and symbols

that represent who they are.

2. Next, make some rough sketches from the

image search.

3. Decide on using your first or last name

for Illumination lettering design.

4. Design the first letter of your name,

incorporating the images and symbols. 

5. Transfer the initial to the final drawing paper.

6. Embellish negative space if desired and

add detail work to the drawing.

7. Add color to complete the design.



Student Examples....

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Next… Pencil in the rest of the name.

Use a ruler/straight edge for guidelines. 

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Shade the designs with colored pencils.

Outline with pen/sharpie to complete the design.                   

Student Examples...

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