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Month: August 2006

Posted on August 1, 2006April 25, 2017

Origins of Digital Lettering

The following were questions posed to Richard by writer Chris Arrant for a story on the transition from pen to computer lettering. You can read the finished article at ComicFoundry.com, which also includes quotes from lettering master Todd Klein. Presented here are the original questions and Richard’s unedited answers.

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Posted on August 1, 2006

Sawtooth Balloons

A guide to creating jagged and flaming sawtooth-style balloons.

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