Chalkboard art & typography: real skills and craft

Chalkboard lettering has become a real craft, and all around the world people are specializing in this craft. Some actually use chalk on a chalkboard, others use specially treated inks on blackboards for permenant lettering. Either way, it’s not the easiest craft — if you’ve tried it — but it’s sure in demand. Enjoy this selection of samples, and tips on finding many more

Annual Fall Fonts Festival Chalkboard lettering has become a real craft, and all around the world people are specializing in this craft. Some actually use chalk on a chalkboard, others use specially treated inks on blackboards for permenant lettering. Either way, it’s not the easiest craft — if you’ve tried it — but it’s sure in demand. So if you’ve got the craft, you can sell your skills easily.

Enjoy our samples — below, you’ll see links to some awesome chalk artists!


Brooklyn

Dana_Tanamachi

Jerky_CO
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Meandering_Banner

Meandering_Banner_2

Meandering_Banner_detail
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Nagging_Doubt

Nagging_Doubt_2

Room
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Specials_Board

Tommy

best_southern_foods
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chalk-typography

chalk_cameo

chalk_products_1
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chalk_products_2

chalk_products_3
 
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GO Dana Tanamachi chalk letterer in New York has been commissioned by clients such as West Elm, Rugby Ralph Lauren, Google, The Ace Hotel, Adidas, EveryDay with Rachael Ray, Harper Collins UK, and Garden & Gun Magazine.
GO Lisa Nemetz – Chalkboard Lettering Stationery Set
GO Learn who creates these wonderful works at
Google Chalk Board Lettering

If you have favorites, or would like to send along type, fonts, lettering or calligraphy that gives you inspiration, please just give us a shot. Enjoy the Annual Fonts Festival

And, thanks for reading

Fred Showker

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