Circus lettering is big, bold, and has the perfect look to get your work noticed. This playful vintage style can look a bit complicated to a novice letterer, but with the right grid and steps, any artist can get the hang of it in no time.

You’ll learn how to draw uppercase Circus letters so you can add a layer of drama to any phrase. Similar to other styles, you’ll be creating each character layer by layer starting with a skeleton and then adding weight, and finally serifs. These steps will help your letters look consistent and smooth, just like how the professionals do it.