I had to do it one day, right? Every month for one whole year now, a local letter lover from RVA has let me pick their brains about their work and creative process. Now it's my turn. From my early days as a budding graphic designer on AIM to my current endeavor of learning calligraphy over 100 days, here is my lettering story.
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The first thing you see when you walk in: a map of Richmond on the floor. (Photo by me!)
Valentine's Day
A few weeks ago, I had another Valentine's Day...at The Valentine history museum here in Richmond, Virginia. This city is chock-full of history and The Valentine has a great collection of unique objects from different time periods. Here are a few typographic finds from my visit there. (All photos by Chenla Ou unless otherwise noted.)
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RVA Q+A: Willie Kirby
Talk about pressure to create flawless lettering! This month I interviewed tattoo artist Willie Kirby. Read on to find out how he got into it, what his process looks like, and the strangest phrase that he’s permanently inked on someone.
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RVA Q+A: Victor Lares
Victor Lares, of Van der Biest, has an incredible eye for detail: no doubt the result of his background in graphic design, his passion for photography and sheer talent. I chatted with him about influencers, his process and this beautiful city that we call home
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The first elaborate masthead I found that inspired me to look for more.
Vintage Newspaper Mastheads
As I mentioned in my ghost signs post, I always had a hard time in history classes because the big picture ideas were so boring to me. But whittle things down to small, relatable details and you've got my attention.
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