Michelle and I love this quote so very much, even though I keep attributing it to another genius (I did triple check I got it right this time). Last week we did a week of Brush Lettering with interviews and some seriously awesome giveaways. We are keeping the giveaways open until the end of the this week July 8, 2016 so if you haven’t already please join in and good luck to you! Also, please note, if you love these giveaways as much as we love doing them please do participate, comment, etc. we really can’t get you the caliber and quality of interviews and giveaways if there’s not interaction;) Click on the links below for details!

Learn to hand letter like a pro with Jenny Highsmith’s e-course.

Ever wonder what supplies and resources a popular lettering artist uses? Jessica Kaela of Coco & Mingo shares hers here.

Uber successful commercial lettering artist Laura Worthington shares many great tips + a chance to win her 3 part Brush Lettering Course.

Famed lettering artist Kal Barteski shares a very inspiring interview + you can win a custom lettered print AND access to her course with supplies.

Ready to take your lettering to the next level? You’ll need to get your work cleaned + digitized and some new supplies wouldn’t hurt either visit here to win!

We hope we have inspired you to try your hand at this medium, remember we would LOVE to see your practice so tag your work #bblettering on Instagram and Pinterest so we can find you!

I don’t even know where to start with our next interview–the Kal Barteski! I am so very enamored with her and if you are in the lettering world, or perhaps the world in general, you probably already know of her. Kal is a true artist, but also an innovator, motivator and just someone you want to know because her sun shines a little bit brighter than most. She’s one of those people, you know the ones that you just want more of. I remember when I was in my postpartum lowest of lows and feeling bereft and lost and all those crazy hormonal things that happen after baby (and severe sleep deprivation). I was given Kal’s class as a gift and it took me months before I watched it and oh, how I wish I watched it sooner!  It knocked me right back to cloud nine! It was equal parts magic as it was lettering instruction, Kal’s love of life and enthusiasm for her work is so freakin’ contagious that I watched the class like 6 times in a row to just take it all in. Yes, I am a hardcore fan for life and I am so happy that Kal, an in demand artist and mother to 3 had time to effusively agree with a resounding YES!!! in our inbox to be part of this brush lettering week! We are grateful and can’t wait to share…

Where are you located? 

I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba. That’s Canada. ;)

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

My name is Kal. I make messy letters. I use a paint brush to create words that are imperfect and in that imperfect mess – there’s an authentic human aspect. I use my hands. I believe in contributing positively to the Universe. I have three cute kids, a couple of french bulldogs and a husband I really like. I’m trained as a graphic designer and a painter, but really I’m just drawn to projects and people that make a difference. I’m passionate about wildlife and the Arctic. I’ve done a TEDx talk, won some awards, met a pile of people that inspired me to do more to leave the world in a better and more beautiful state than I found it.

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//LAURA WORTHINGTON INTERVIEW//

Some of you may already be fully aware of Laura Worthington and her prolific work. Laura has had great commercial success that most of us  lettering enthusiasts could only dream of, which was why we were so excited when we heard she was going to be teaching a brush lettering class and sharing her secrets and going in-depth into her process. It’s so rare that you have access to an artist of this caliber and at this level of success so we went a little bonkers when she agreed to both this interview and to giveaway one of her classes! So why don’t we get started because there is a lot of goodness to cover! Psst, all of her resources will be linked at the bottom of post for easy access!

Where are you located?

Bonney Lake, Washington, which is about 40 miles south of Seattle

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Jessica Keala of Coco and Mingo is a favorite around here! Jessica is not only bubbling over with talent (she makes brush lettering look effortless, doesn’t she?), she’s also one of the nicest people we’ve met on the inter webs! Jess is going to share her resources and ‘secrets’ to learn brush lettering, we are so looking forward to this interview!

Where are you located?

Majority of the year, I’m located in Brooklyn, New York. Every now and then, I’m working from Honolulu, Hawaii, where I was born and raised.

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