Make your calligraphic letters POP! with

Amity Parks

The recording is now available upon purchase.
Access is available through May.

^{Want lifetime access? Join Make It your Lettering Year here.}  

A pencil shadowing demo and draw along—adding depth to your lettering with pencil-drawn shadows.

In this mini-session, we will use pencils to add drop shadows to our [existing] lettering. This technique creates a subtle depth in your composition and makes the letters 'Pop' off the page. We'll discuss how to decide where the shadow goes, and pencil techniques to make it look smooth and effective.

This is one of the "Guest Sessions" from Make It Your Lettering Year.

Supply List:

• Mechanical pencil (0.3 mm or 0.5 mm lead size)
• Small eraser (like the Tombow mono zero or similar)
• Small blending stump
• Practice paper
• A piece of lettering (any style) with approx. 1'' letters to practice shadows on

Who is this session for?
All participants of Make It Your Lettering Year are automatically registered—no need to sign up. But specifically, this session will be helpful to you if:

• Have a love of lettering and pencils.

• You have been wanting to add an extra element to your existing lettering.

When you sign up, you will receive:

• A Welcome letter including a link to the live session & supply list.
• Access to the session for 90-days if you are a drop in. Lifetime access if you are part of the Make it Your Lettering Year course.
• Invitation to join "A Fine Line" Workshop.
• Invitation to join Make It Your Lettering Year at a discount. 

NOTE: Both the mini-session and the workshop will be recorded so you don't have to attend live.

What is the difference between the Mini-Session and the Workshop?
The 90-minute "Pop!" Mini-Session is part of the Make It Your Lettering Year course (free to participants) and is open for drop-in at $25.
The 3-hour "A Fine Line" Workshop is a deep dive into pencil lettering with Amity.

NOTE: You don't have to sign up for both, but you might enjoy participating in both sessions!

Questions?
Email: [email protected]

Meet Amity Parks

Amity Parks is an artist and calligrapher living in Missoula, Montana. For many years she has been studying in and teaching calligraphy and lettering workshops.  She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Tulsa, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Montana. Her work has been featured in international exhibits and publications. She has been a long-term active member and teacher in her local and state calligraphy guilds and travels within the US and internationally to teach workshops, including serving on the faculty for multiple international lettering arts conferences. She also offers occasional online courses. Her most recent project is organizing and teaching two-week calligraphy retreats at Casa Verna in Umbria, Italy, in partnership with Brody Neuenschwander. More information and artwork can be found on Facebook, Instagram and at her website, www.amityparkslettering.com.