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Galaxy Lettering Tutorial Using Brush Pens

If you are a lettering lover whether you practice it or simply admire the artwork, it is likely that you have come across a design that gives you a sense of staring into the night sky and wondered how to make this effect. I made this step by step tutorial that would teach you everything you need to create the “Galaxy Effect” in your lettering. 

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VIDEO HOW TO CREATE

BRUSH LETTERING GALAXY

Materials

In case you have other materials, you can use them but keep in mind that the markers must be water-based. The important thing is that you practice and can perform each of the steps.

STEP 1: Base Lettering

We will start by tracing on the watercolor paper the word or phrase that you have previously chosen, using a gray marker (preferably a light gray) .

STEP 2: Colors

Choose the color color combo you prefer to add on the base lettering, in my case I used references N25, 443, 555 and 755 from Tombow Dual Brush Pen Galaxy Set. Apply a little bit of each color in each letter until you fill them all; The amount depends on your taste and the effect you want to achieve. One suggestion I have is that you use the darkest colors in small quantities so all tones can be seen.

STEP 3: Brush and Water

Using a fine detail brush, we will apply water to each and every one of the letters. We will blend all the colors and create a unique pattern, leave time for the design to dry.

STEP 4: Outline

Make sure that all the letters are dry. We will use a black pen to make the outline or contour to add definition to the letter. You can also add shadows.

STEP 5: Details

Lastly, use a white gel pen start or white ink to make points inside the letters, some larger than others to recreate the idea of the stars in the galaxy.

I hope you have enjoyed learning this technique and keep creating new designs. Feel free to tag me in your posts so I can see your work and share it with the world.

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If you are new to this art and are interested in improving your skills, I have created practice sheets so you can learn a new brush lettering font and surprise friends and family with your handwriting.