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jennilynft's review against another edition
4.0
It's less of a how-to and more of a visual journey through one artists process. This artist has really built quite a portfolio and a recognized a lot of her work!
labyrinth_witch's review against another edition
5.0
This was a wonderfully insightful and useful book. I love how she walks the reader through her creative process. It helped me articulate my own creative process- not only for hand-drawn art, but for other creative processes such as my writing. While not the explicit focus of her work, she offers many useful tips on running a free-lance business. Her commentary on how she uses her calendars inspired me to rethink how I’m using mine. I also enjoyed that she discusses how she works with clients and how many drafts she goes through before getting to the final work of art. For someone who thinks I have to get it right on the first go, this was very helpful.
Practically, I love her explanation of taking a sketch through the vector process. I didn’t understand how to do that before and now I’m excited to practice. Also, I love love love concept art. So her discussion of representing the essence of books on their covers was amazing.
Highly recommend to anyone ready to sharpen their skills, interested in exploring a career as a letterer or illustrator, or anyone interested in the creative process. You walk away with an appreciation for detail you didn’t know you were missing.
Practically, I love her explanation of taking a sketch through the vector process. I didn’t understand how to do that before and now I’m excited to practice. Also, I love love love concept art. So her discussion of representing the essence of books on their covers was amazing.
Highly recommend to anyone ready to sharpen their skills, interested in exploring a career as a letterer or illustrator, or anyone interested in the creative process. You walk away with an appreciation for detail you didn’t know you were missing.
covergirlbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I really really like Hische's portfolio of work. This is an inspiring look at how to get started with vector lettering, with practical tips. It's not all a biography or all a body of work, but pieces of those are included. Really like it. I might buy this one eventually.
elizabethcaneday's review against another edition
5.0
Extremely useful and practical - not to mention beautiful. 2 clarifications: I read this as an amateur letterer looking to explore the craft, not as a future professional, and I read a (full color) ebook version instead of the paper book. But if I ever find myself wanting to jump in to lettering and design as a career, I'd definitely purchase a physical copy of In Progress. Highly recommended to those who enjoy lettering and design.
lonecayt's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderfully useful insight into the process of a working freelance artist. Jessica Hische has a good eye, a fine attention to detail, and a seriously honed sense of design. And she explains it all very well, too. It's no wonder she's a sought-after resource for so many people and companies. I got a few good tips about working with vector art from the book, too.
whatjobsaw's review against another edition
3.0
Great instruction on how to attack hand lettering and vector work. Half instruction and half inspiration. It's fun but not necessary.
thewoodenfinch's review against another edition
5.0
Phenomenal. Everyone knows that anything by Jessica Hische is going to be top quality, but this is the first time I've held the physical manifestation of her work in my hands. Not only is it full of genuinely helpful advice, but she's very free with her process (including pretty in-depth sketches.)
It's also fucking gorgeous. From the paper she chose, to the inks, the type, the composition of her layouts, and her always stunning lettering...it just goes on, people.
U NEED DIS.
It's also fucking gorgeous. From the paper she chose, to the inks, the type, the composition of her layouts, and her always stunning lettering...it just goes on, people.
U NEED DIS.
willowthewildandco's review against another edition
5.0
My hero. Oh, to have but an ounce of that energy, drive, creativity and talent. I wish my brain worked like hers, with the left and right side so beautifully in sync. Jessica is amazing.