Alumni Spotlight: A Chat with Dawn Nicole Warnaar - Reflections and Insights Shared
Dawn Nicole Warnaar, a talented hand-lettering artist and author, has made a name for herself in the creative world. Her unique style and dedication to teaching have earned her a significant following and recognition within the lettering community.
Warnaar's journey began with a pursuit of formal education in Adobe Design Programs and design basics such as Color Theory, Fundamentals of Typography, Branding, and Identity. It was during her studies that she discovered her passion for typography and hand-lettering, which would later become the focus of her career.
After graduating, Warnaar found that the high cost and complexity of fonts, coupled with copyright issues, made it difficult to create her own lettering. This led her to start doing her own lettering, a decision that would prove to be pivotal in her career.
Warnaar's mission statement, "do what you love and love what you do," reflects her commitment to her craft. This philosophy has guided her as she transformed her hobby into a full-time business over the past year. To accommodate her growing workload, Warnaar has hired a Virtual Assistant and Creative Team to help with her blog, allowing her to focus on design work and writing eBooks/physical books.
One of Warnaar's most notable achievements is the release of her book, "Adventures in Lettering: 40 Exercises and Projects to Master Your Hand-Lettering Skills," scheduled for September 1, 2016. The book, currently available for pre-order on Amazon, contains five sections: Playing with Type, Lettering Styles, Hand-Lettered Art Prints, Be the Designer, and Eight Inspirational Coloring Pages.
Warnaar's work can be found at bydawnnicole.com, where she shares her creations, tutorials, and insights into the world of hand-lettering. Her upcoming book is just one example of her dedication to promoting and teaching hand-lettering to others.
Inspiration for Warnaar's work comes from various sources, including the book "The Crossroads of Should and Must" by Elle Luna. This book, which encourages readers to pursue their passions and live authentically, has resonated with Warnaar and influenced her approach to her work.
As Warnaar continues to grow and evolve her business, she is making a pointed effort to step out of her comfort zone. This includes public speaking, such as her class on "How to Successfully Create and Launch an eBook" at the SNAP! Conference. By embracing challenges and pushing herself, Warnaar is setting an example for others in the lettering community and inspiring them to do the same.
In 2015, Warnaar made the decision to turn her blog into a business, a move that led to numerous opportunities and a career that pays more than her corporate job ever did. Her success serves as a testament to the power of pursuing one's passions and demonstrates the potential for growth and success in the world of hand-lettering.
For more information about the Graphic Design Certificate program Warnaar pursued, please visit the institution's website. With her dedication to her craft, her commitment to teaching, and her inspiring story, Dawn Nicole Warnaar is truly a force to be reckoned with in the world of hand-lettering.
- Dawn Nicole Warnaar, a renowned hand-lettering artist and author, has created a niche for herself in the realms of graphic design, lifestyle, and education-and-self-development, earning recognition within the creative community.
- In her endeavors, Warnaar often finds inspiration in fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, and home-and-garden aesthetics, which are intricately woven into her unique typography style.
- Her career in graphic design has traversed from books to entertainment, with her book, "Adventures in Lettering," showcasing her skills in five sections: Playing with Type, Lettering Styles, Hand-Lettered Art Prints, Be the Designer, and Eight Inspirational Coloring Pages.
- With her passion for teaching and dedication to her craft, Warnaar has ventured into career-development, offering classes on creating and launching an eBook, inspiring others to follow their passions and reach new heights in the world of graphic design.
