Over the past few years, I kept bumping into something called Hershey fonts. After digging around, I found a 1967 government report by a fellow named Dr. Allen Vincent Hershey. Back in the 1960s, he ...

If there were ever a typeface Mecca, during the sixties it was Photo-Lettering Inc., in New York City. With thousands of photo fonts at the ready, this was where pilgrims and art directors from ...

Here’s a thought experiment: Close your eyes and imagine the font you’d use to depict the word “Chinese.” There’s a good chance you pictured letters made from the swingy, wedge-shaped strokes you’ve ...

Photoshop CS6 Extended tutorial showing how to make a chalkboard effect for text and free-hand drawings.

As an adviser at the University of Arizona, Ashley White told many students to find a way to turn what they love into a career. Three years ago, she followed her own advice and pursued her passion for ...

It’s practically impossible to scroll through Facebook without watching a video of hand lettering. The art form has exploded in popularity over the past few years, and Cincinnati native Gracia ...

If you haven’t yet spotted the hand-lettering trend, you’re sure to start noticing it after you’ve read this. It’s everywhere – from book covers and film titles to magazines and social media. Big ...