Karin Markers
If you're familiar with lettering, you've surely heard of Karin markers. These markers have generated a lot of buzz, which is why we're featuring them again. We know they'll be very useful to you.
Art has evolved over time. In the beginning, art was only poems, books, painting. Now art has expanded much further; there's cinema, graffiti, and many more disciplines. This evolution has paved the way for other forms of expression to emerge, such as lettering.
But what is lettering?
Hand lettering, as its name suggests, is the activity of drawing letters by hand, unlike calligraphy, where entire words are conceived in a single stroke. In hand lettering, each letter is made with extreme care and planning, ensuring it functions and fits perfectly in the specific situation. Therefore, each design requires a specific typography that will change according to the design.
In lettering, since we are talking about drawing, we may need one or more sketches before obtaining the final result we are looking for to achieve a unique and expressive composition. It is also common to use adornments and ornaments to complement the work.
Within lettering, there are several styles, each with unique characteristics that differentiate it from the others. Below, we will present some of them.
Chalk lettering is a type of ephemeral lettering usually done on a blackboard and, as its name indicates, made with chalk. This type of lettering is widely used in commercial settings to convey messages in various businesses.
Brush lettering is the most similar to traditional calligraphy; the letters are made with elongated strokes, and curved lines predominate. Various types of paints or inks can be used, and it is usually done with brushes, although it is possible to do it with some types of markers and other tools. Two strokes predominate: the upward stroke, which should be done almost without pressing the brush on the paper to achieve a thin line, and the downward stroke, which is comparatively much thicker and achieved by applying greater pressure on the paper when making the stroke.
Before introducing you to Karin markers, we want to share two articles that might interest you. The first is Karin lettering. And the second, lettering for beginners.
Karin Markers
Surely the best way to introduce you to these markers,
The tip of these markers allows for incredible results. After watching the video, we will share the presentations in which they come. There are two boxed presentations, one large and one small.
There's the large one, the mega box, which comes with 63 different colors. This is suitable for a lettering expert.
And the next size down is the mini box, which comes with 27 colors. This box is ideal for someone just starting out in lettering. There are also boxes by tonal range. These include grey colors, sky, flower tones, skin tones, and earth tones.
They also have neon and metallic shades. The latter come in a small case of 10 colors.
If, after reading this, you feel like starting lettering, we'll take the opportunity to give you a couple of tips to begin creating your own art!
The first piece of advice we'll give you is to be patient and consistent with your practice. Like any art, it requires many attempts and continuous practice. Get a notebook so you can record your progress and motivate yourself to continue!
You need to familiarize yourself with the tools you'll be using. Learn to get to know them and understand how they work so you can make the most of them. A good tip is to start with tools you're already familiar with, like pencils.
Practice with the pressure you exert with your hand and different movements to start adapting and identifying which style you feel most comfortable with.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes! Never give up, and in a short time, you'll be a lettering expert.
As you can see, there is a wide variety of Karin markers you can use to let your imagination soar.
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