Jemma Garnett

DESCRIPTION //

This is a personal hand lettered piece created in Procreate. I’ve recently been practicing my hand lettering, trying to further develop my design skills. This piece was inspired by my daughter who is a fierce and determined (and very stubborn) little soul. I hope she remains that way. I chose to use a pink colour palette as it represents femininity, and paired it with a bold and striking mustard. I also absolutely had to incorporate an ampersand as it is my favourite typographic symbol.

DESIGN PROCESS //

I usually start my designs with a colour palette I want to use, which forms the inspiration for what I will write. Once I have chosen a word or phrase to letter, I sketch out a few different layouts and decide on a lettering style. I then use a lettering guide to make sure my letters are evenly spaced and lined up. I will then draw out my design and build it up from there, erasing and adding as needed. I then add colour and any other flourishes or design elements.

How would you describe your style?

As I’ve recently graduated university, my style is pretty experimental. At this moment, I’m trying to find what I like and what works for me. I’m still trying to find my style, but it definitely involves a lot of pink and pastels.

What are your influences?

I’m a sucker for a positive quote so I find them creeping into my work a lot. I also tend to draw flowers a lot, so I guess nature inspires me. As for who, there are so many amazingly talented letterers/designers/artists that I admire. To name a few off the top of my head- Gemma O’brien, Jessica Walsh, Lauren Hom, Stefan Kunz and Ian Barnard.

If you could be any animal in the world, what animal would you be and why?

A dog, just running around excited about life all the time. Plus sleeping a lot and snacks.

If you could only choose one song to play every time you walked into a room for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

That’s a tough one, probably something by Blink 182 (maybe Dammit). I have a lot of good memories associated with them and they remind me of my fading youth.

TYPOGRAPHER | PERTH, WA

AGE | 33

INSTAGRAM | @jemmagarnettdesign BEHANCE | @jemmagarnettdesign

TOOLS | Procreate