Christmas is a mere week away and if you have a letterer on your list, here are a few of my favorite things that work for last minute gifts — and for every budget! Links are included for speedy shopping and delivery.
$ – Calligraphy + Lettering Stocking Stuffers
Paint supplies
Do you have an aspiring watercolor lettering artist on your list? Here’s a few gifts they’ll love!
A tube of Daniel Smith fine watercolor
Princeton Snap paintbrushes – The 4 round is my go-to brush for brush lettering, or you can buy the whole 4-pack.
Markers
Tombow Beginning Lettering Marker Set – Nicely packaged, this kit gathers all the basics together for a beginner. Even people who have been lettering for a while will appreciate fresh supplies.
Tombow N00 for blending – Using this blender, you can create a watercolor-like blend between two or more colors.
Tombow Pastel Markers – These pastel colors can be tough to find in stores, so nab a kit online!
Speedball Textbook – This is a terrific resource with a variety of fonts and mini tutorials. Plus, it’s on its 24th Edition, so you can’t go wrong.
$$ – Calligraphy and Lettering Gifts that Wow
Light box for tracing. Don’t underestimate the power of tracing on aiding in artistic development!
Lettering / Art books:
Modern Calligraphy Workshop – I regularly reference the alphabets that are contained in this book.
Hand Lettering A to Z – This book has a ton of playful hand lettered alphabets.
Modern Florals by Alli Koch – If you like the look of florals drawn with thin line art, you’ll love this.
Everyday Watercolor by Mon Voir – A great foundation for watercolor technique and color theory. Plus a few of us from the Lark Lettering community took her workshop in Seattle and she’s a total gem.
Intro to Brush Lettering Workbook by yours truly! – The framework for the Lark Lettering in-person Brush Lettering workshop, this workbook will lead the reader through the process to develop lovely letters. Plus, it’s on sale through the holidays!
$$$ – Calligraphy and Lettering Gifts to Knock their Socks Off!
Subscription to Skillshare – Many of the world’s leading artists have workshops offered on Skillshare, including renown letterers Timothy Goodwin and Gemma O’Brien.
Annual subscription to Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud – For folks who want to get into digitizing their lettering, Photoshop is a must-have.
Workshop with Lark Lettering. What better way to start off the new year than learning a skill and meeting new friends? We like to create an experience at our workshops and keep our classes intimate so you receive personalized feedback from your instructor. Upcoming workshops in January include Urban Lettering and Hand Lettering and Design.
For an extra special experience, find some butcher’s paper and paint or marker to create your own personalized gift wrapping. Your gifts will stand out under the tree!
Don’t forget to treat yourself this holiday season, so if you see something you like, why wait? Gift it to yourself! What’s on your wish list this year?