➤ In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• create two digital letterpress methods


• save your effects to use over and over again in the future


• realistically overlay digital ink colors


• paint and draw in letterpress

To get you started, I’ve provided two high-resolution paper textures in the Resources section that you can use as backgrounds for your artwork.

➤ Endless possible applications

This easy and versatile Photoshop technique can be used for digital artwork of all kinds, be it text or illustration. Some examples of its uses include:

• Invitation and stationery mockups


• Digital wedding invitations


• Calligraphy and lettering artwork


• Line art illustrations


• Product cover images


• Embossed leather and book mockups


• Branding
  and much, much more!

➤ What is letterpress?

Traditional letterpress creates printed text and images in relief, by pressing a raised surface – usually on a metal plate – into thick paper. The effect is a beautifully-textured impression in the paper, with soft edges and shadows.