Lesson #1 - Hand Lettered Single Stroke Alphabet Introduction 

I just knocked out my first 102 of these. Thanks, Darla!

I was born that way too! Keep 'em comin' Miss D.

It was the best sign painting video I've ever watched for beginners! :)

You are so right about the part where you talk about how saying it has to be practiced a 1000 times can be discouraging for a beginner. And even though, as you say, there are a lot of books and videos out there, I had trouble finding comprehensive tutorials showing *traditional* methods. I love your videos Darla, keep them coming.

Darla dee.u are great at what u do. I've been a house painter faux finisher for 23 years I'm just starting to get into lettering..i like how u do urs and I think you would make a great teacher. Awesome video thank you for making .

Great lesson, great way to teach which is very hard, you can be a great artist but that doesn’t make you a good teacher, and you have it. Thank you

My new favorite teacher,thank you so much!

What a joy to find you! I’m a 62 year old beginner to this art form and am stoked! Thanks for putting these straightforward tutorials out for us! Appreciated!!!!

Thanks Miss Darla. I wanted to be a sign painter since I was 11. I'm 77 now and after I've tuned in to your instructional videos I'm on my way !

I'm here from the spsg. Thank you and the rest of the SG for everything you do for us.

This is the lesson I've been looking for! Thank you so much, really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us folk who are new to the game. All the best, cheers

Please, please, please make more of these - It's calming watching these shapes/letters being worked on. And say hi to my hometown there in Corpus Christi! Great stuff!

Wonderful instruction. Just getting into lettering after Pinstriping for 7 years. Lettering is such a intricate practice. Excited to watch all your videos. Thank you

Good stuff! Thanks for the lesson. Looking forward to future ones as well.

What an honor it is to be learning this from you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Darla I so love your personality and teaching style. Spot on for ME. Excited to watch all your other lessons. You perfectly balance your mom energy: encouragement and discipline.

Keep the videos coming Darla! They're helping out this aspiring sign painter up in Fort Worth. Thanks :)

Thanks for sharing how this is done! I was struggling but now have the enthusiasm back. Keep the videos coming.

Thank you Darla - I am so grateful that you’re sharing your knowledge. I’ve always loved hand-painted signs and love that the knowledge is being passed down.

Darla, your a humble master, thank you for your step by step , calming approach to teaching the noble art of signwriting, I'm so glad You were "Born that way" ;-)

Thanks for sharing your expertise, Darla!

this is seriously one of the most helpful technique videos on youtube :)

Hello Darla, I've just found you, living in England all my life I have seen many great signs. But the work that appeals to me the most is on the sides of Narrowboats on our canals. So I'm hoping through your tuition and others I will maybe get the jist of the brush.

Best instructional video online on lettering practice!!! Thanks!

Thank you so much, madam. I have learned so much from your lessons. 'Till your next video tutorial. God bless

This is so wonderful and you are a pleasure to learn from. Can't wait for the next lessons! Thank you.

Miss thanks so much I cant begin to tell you how much your helping me . I had a single project that I took on because of the lesson. And I don't see me doing this for a living I find it super relaxing..I still suck but I'm seeing progress.. Thanks Darla.

The best intro I've seen to sign painting! Thanks for the advice!

I think your instruction is great. I just found you on RU-vid and I'm practicing what your teaching. I'm a new pinstriper and I've been looking for a way to learn hand letering. And I found your instruction to work absolutely perfect. Learning a lot from your videos and practicing every day. Thank you.

I never new about the stars how awesome

Nice lesson, Darla! I’m not a sign painter but I airbrush and I’m sure I’m gonna learn more watching your videos. Cheers 🤙

Thanks so much for taking the time to share this

This is the best information on RU-vid, Darla I wish you would make more videos we really love the way you teach. Would love to see a video on how you lay out the spacing for each letter. Thanks again for all you do

Love this. Thanks for your wisdom!

big hello Darla Dee.. I just watched your intro and first video I will be watching all you have to share. I make videos too AIRPIRATE on pinstripers garage. I was nervous at first but you will forget about the camera after awhile. you explain things very nicely slow and detailed perfect for an old duffer like me. Thank you for sharing your years of experience. keep up the awesome work.

Love it! Thanks Darla. I’ve had the pleasure of taking lessons from “Superfrog” Butch Anton and have been pushing my 14 year old daughter towards hand lettering as she enjoys it. I’m looking forward to more lesson segments.

I’m glad I found your videos!

Respect from India occupied Kashmir

We need more about your brush! Is it a quill or some kind of flat? I've never seen a ferrule that big.

Wonderful tuition, have just subscribed, so straightforward and helpful, thank you so much

Subscribed ! This video is just what I've been looking for as my first attempt didn't go wel 😅

THIS WAS SO SO SO HELPFUL ! I AM OBSESSED!

I love you! Beautiful lesson.

Thanks so much, so pleased I have found you, a perfect teacher x

I love your wholesome enthusiasm to show those who are interested (like myself), how to do these basic strokes. I've subscribed and hope to learn so much from you. Can I be a pain and ask what brushes I should invest in please. 🤗

Thank you!

So awesome! Thanks a ton!!

Subscribed

Can you think of a "Rule of thumb" for the brush and the size used for each size letter. For instance, what brushes would you consider best for the 4" letter, both the quill and flat for each of the 3" and 2".

Thank you Darla! Really appreciate you showing us all the little tips and keeping it light hearted. "It was born that way" hahaha Happy New Year from Australia ;)

your amazing thank you for the knowledge.

Darla, thank you so much for your generosity! Really helps!

Oh Bravo ! I'm fascinated - Love this channel ❤ Instant sub 👌 You certainly know your craft Darla 🎨

I love your videos! I have airbrushed for years but it was fast freestyle lettering. I want to learn more about true sign painting. You made my day with the precut measuring tools for 3, 4 inch!! Please keep making your lesson videos.

Great lesson! Thank you!

Love this! I'm brand new to sign painting. Thank you 🍻

Thank you!!!

Let’s see some more!! I think block is seriously underrated Cheers from Baltimore and the SPSG

Many thanks for your videos. Very helpful and utterly charming!

Thank you Darla ,,,, your of great help ,,, explaining and demos ,, Thanks again

Awesome!

I loved this lesson, it was so informative and encouraging to me-you are a treasure! Thanks!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. God Bless.

thanks for this video it really help me in how to be a signpainter someday .

thanks so much from France !!!

I've just got some brushes 'Finally' - Glad I came back to look again... I missed the STAR tip. The brushes I bought for practice are too big - Darla, which size would be a good starter brush size for a starter ? Hope you are well.

Great video! For paint: Can a beginner practice with sumi ink or thinned acrylic paint instead of one-shot paint with mineral spirits? I am concerned about using one-shot paint inside with no ventilation. Thank you.

Straight letters are not my issue...it is circular letters and for sure certain numbers

So thankyou Darla --please show us how you penciled each letter accurately in pencil by hand ----did you measure each letter before painting it --ie the underlying structure ?--surely you did not simply paint the letter directly onto the surface ?? beginners will find this totally IMPOSSIBLE !!!

The real deal!

Hi Darla, thanks for the mention, I’ve got Davidographicsguy also doing lettering videos using my brushes, let me know what sizes you’d like to try, please go to stevekafka.com to see what I’ve designed and let me know. Have you ever tried one of my scroll pinstriping brushes? They are also a blast to use. Thanks again...I’ve got a few pinstriping videos also.

U r grate artist i m pakistani sign artist

Okay, Miss Darla, I've subscribed! I'm creeping up on age 50 and have always wanted to learn signwriting... Is there validity in learning hand lettering with a pen first, or should I quickly jump to painting? Great video!

Do anyone know what kind of brush this is? Kafka no. 8…liner?

what type of brush are you using?

What kind of paper is that you use to practice

DOES SHE HAVE 4 FEET AND 2 FOOT MARKINGS 4' BUT MENT 4"

I use enamal paint with mixing mtt oil or kerocin oil and rubeena brush brush is pakistani at karachi

Great video. Really learned a lot.

I watched this on mute while I was listening to another video. I'm so glad I came back to listen to your dialogue; such great information. Thank you for taking the time to teach this!

HEHEHEH HEHEH She said do-do. @5:22

Your handiwork looks great. Bro I am a Bangladeshi I have 10 years of experience as a sign writer. I am in 3D. neon sign letter sign I can work on painting. can i work in canada , can i do any writing job with tuli . Can you help me? I will be happy if you tell me

I like you

Merci madame !

Thank the sweet Lord for ya! I am a VERY eager student and delighted you are willing to share your insights and skills along to those of us who want to perpetuate this amazing, traditional art form. After my own local mentor simply ghosted me (?) I feared learning poor form and habits that would ultimately not serve me or the work I dream to create. God bless you for taking your time and giving us hopefuls a fighting chance to do it with care. Truly, Lorna @ taterscustoms.com