Eva talks to letterer DC Hopkins about comics, freelancing, lettering, and the joys of family life. DC dives deep in the science and technology of modern lettering, providing advice on what the field looks like, the software involved, and the satisfaction of seeing a finished page up close.
Bio: DC Hopkins is a professional letterer & designer working for clients such as AWA Studios, BOOM!, Dark Horse, DC Comics, Dynamite, Heavy Metal, Humanoids, IDW, Image, Lion Forge/Oni, Scout, Vault, and more. He is also a staff letterer at Deron Bennett’s AndWorld Design studio. DC lives in Indiana with his wife and son.
Places to find DC Hopkins:
- Official Website: hopkinsletters.com
- Twitter: @dc_hopkins – https://twitter.com/dc_hopkins
- Andword Design – http://www.andworlddesign.com
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