FONTS change a whole look - it sharpens images, give context and tells us what the art is about.
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A/N: I'm a broke student, so I find them on safe websites or apps that are mostly free or have really cheap monthly subscriptions. These apps or website I recommend are not sponsored and this book is not monetised — all just personal advice.
✰ WEBSITES ✰ - ranked according to quality
1. Dafont.com -Good for book cover or fan edit designing. - Download a font file and open in PicsArt or Phonto. (More in the APPS book) - These fonts are all free with almost 1000 + stylish ones fitting any tone or mood your art requires. The ones you see in many graphics shop are ALL there. - Downloads are unlimited, but they take time. It takes around 10 seconds for one, depends on your device connection. - Do not require signing in / registering an account. - Perfectly safe, no ads.
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2. Cool Symbol.com - Those in my profile (symbols and special texts) are all from there! - Insert your desired text there and a list of good fonts appears below. - You have to copy and paste the text with the font to where you need it. - Around free 30 + fonts, e.g. bold, italics, ancient style, cursive, bubble, wide and curly etc. - No account register needed. The page loads really quickly and is safe.
3. Lingo Jam.com - Good for Instagram bio and captions. - Similar to Cool Symbol.com. - It has a narrower range of free fonts e.g 20 + fonts. - Can't insert too much text if not it will lag.
✰ APPS ✰ - ranked according to quality and functions
1. Phonto - Basic fonts + cool fonts from Dafont.com - highly recommend! - allows size, shadow, highlight, shape, tilt, etc (amazing) - Really easy to use, perfect choice for beginners - Can use any background, can add filters/photos/shapes - Free, no need account register and AVAILABLE OFFLINE
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2. PicsArt - Basic fonts + cool fonts from Dafont.com - for frequent use and intermediate + artists ! - allows size, shadow, blend, gradient colour fade (see pic below) - More functions, depends on need - More function explanation in APPS book - Mostly Free, special effects require premium ($) - Need Wi-fi connection and account register.
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3. Canvas - Basic fonts free - Special, fancy fonts need $ - Allow size and italics - For easy, basic posters/ minimal covers - Need account register and online connection.
4. Adobe Spark Post - Basic fonts are all free ( around 25 + ) - Allow size, shape and tilt - Can draw on background picture - Easy and quick to use - Need Adobe account register and online connection
Some extra apps I also recommend: ✰PicCollage ✰Fonts - for Instagram and Snapchat ✰ Cool Fonts by Instagram ( require $ subscription) ✰ Wattpad Cover designer app
