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BLAG Demo: 3D Lettering & Shadows with Bold Statements

In-depth demonstration of 3D lettering and shadowing effects with Bold Statements’ Pieter Snijders.

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View from above of a hand painting a block shade onto a letter R that has a prismatic effect applied to its body.
Still from the recording of Pieter Snijders’ 3D Lettering & Shadows demonstration.

To celebrate the publication of the revised and updated Shaded Letters book by Pieter Snijders, here is the recording from his 2023 BLAG Demo. In it, he shows how he achieves some of his lettering effects. (Also look out for another tutorial coming from Pieter in BLAG 09, shipping soon.)

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Shaded Letters & Other Vintage Lettering Effects is an essential guide to over 30 shaded lettering effects. It clarifies the terminology used to describe the effects, shows how they are deployed, and will be a well-used ready reference for anyone interested in adding volume and impact to their lettering.

The revised and updated second edition is available now from the BLAG Shop.

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3D Lettering & Shadows with Bold Statements

This BLAG Demo was originally delivered on 8 July 2023. For more recordings from BLAG events and demonstrations, visit this page at bl.ag online, and for more shading knowledge, check out Erwin Indrawan’s guide.

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