How to Design an Illuminated Letter
- 1). Draw the letter of your choice on a blank sheet of paper with a pencil. Draw the letter so that it large enough to stand out, but make sure there is room on the paper for your embellishments, or any text you wish to include.
- 2). Choose a theme for your embellishments. Common themes include plants and vines, animals and mythical images. Trace the embellishments around the letter with a pencil. Erase and redraw any mistakes, until you feel the images are satisfactory.
- 3). Add color to your illuminated letter. Trace over both your letter outline and the embellishments with a black marker. Use brightly colored pencils to make the illuminated letter stand out. Color in the background, as well.
- 4). Use a gold marker to color to add in gold accents. For example, if using an animal theme, color in the eyes and tail with gold. If using a plant and vine theme, include a golden flower. Experiment with different golden accents.
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