Art of Lettering with Mel Cerri
Lettering by Mel Cerri; Illustration by Austin Shurtliff
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a lettering artist? Mel Cerri joins Jake Parker and Will Terry to discuss this illustration niche, plus tips for working while parenting, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more!
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SHOW LINKS
Mel Cerri: melcerri.com, Instagram, Behance
Closer&Closer
Dave Arcade
Procreate
Jessica Hische
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Your imposter syndrome may be screaming, but you’ve got to sell yourself if you want to make a living in illustration.
Don’t be embarrassed if you never went to art school; if you’re getting work and making yourself and your clients happy, your lack of formal training is irrelevant.
Don’t take the fun out of illustration; even if it’s your job, allow yourself to enjoy the process the way a child would.
The most successful illustrators are always working on personal projects between client work.
BIO
Mel Cerri is a Brazilian-based lettering artist with a background in graphic design. Her clients have included Facebook, Coca-Cola, Adobe, Pepsi, and Disney, and she is represented by Closer&Closer. Her bold, self-described “loud” work can be seen in graphics, murals, and more. In this episode, Mel shares her stories about getting representation, dealing with imposter syndrome, creating while parenting, and more. She also gives us a glimpse of her current passion project, and you won’t want to miss it!
LINKS
Jake Parker: mrjakeparker.com. Instagram: @jakeparker, Youtube: JakeParker44
Will Terry: willterry.com. Instagram: @willterryart, Youtube: WillTerryArt
Lee White: leewhiteillustration.com. Instagram: @leewhiteillo
Daniel Tu: danieltu.co.
Lily Howell: lilycamille.com
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