Lettre.App
Artist Hub @lettre.app
Made by Chee Thee LLC
ARTIST HUB
Hello friends, first of all, thank you for being so interested in our project that you ended up here.
It also means you’re cool as heck!
Lets get started…
Basic Spec —>
Stamps Dimension: 1654 (w) x 2339 (h)
PPI: 200 Primarily based on regular A4 paper outline
Export: PNG-24, Bi-cubic quality
Aspect Ratio: 0.71:1
Nice to have’s:
• Consistent borders across the artwork, easily identifiable
• Mnemonic across the set to unify the collection
• Numbers as identifiers
• Name/title of the artwork inside the stamp
• Edge of frame should include the jagged/circular edge patterns to make it “stamp-like”
• Thematically appropriate fonts and motifs
• Paper-like texture is appreciated
Here are some samples
Guideline / Zone allocation
fig 1
fig 2
fig 3
fig 4
We want to make your lives as easy as possible
Detailed Spec —>
Main Canvas (1321 x 2047)
The main canvas is where the magic happens, showcasing all the stamp elements. When wrestling with the PSD template, strictly adhere to the default locked guidelines—no funny business allowed outside these lines! You can jazz up the canvas color to match your artistic mood swings, ensuring it blends seamlessly with the upper layer in Photoshop like a smoothie.
Guidelines and Ratio
Tampering with the guidelines is a big no-no; it's like moving the goalposts during a soccer game—it just doesn't end well. Stick to the prescribed ratio and keep all artwork from making a run for the border of the guide area. If your artwork and title are not talking to each other, separate them using the specified border in Figure 3, but keep the border color flexible like your yoga instructor, while the dimensions remain as immovable as your grandma's antique dresser.
Boundaries
Stay within the lines, just like in kindergarten. It’s all laid out in Figure 3—no surprises!
Artist Guidelines for Stamp Template
Only two-digit numbers allowed; this isn't a place for loners. Pop a zero before single digits like "01" to avoid any social awkwardness. Make sure the number’s boundary blends with the stamp paper so well that even the paper's ancestors would be proud. Use the Linear Burn setting for a background so smooth, you’d think it’s flirting with you. Font sizes are between 90-110pt—go big or go home.
Key Suggestions
Place your artwork so the paper texture peeks through like a shy woodland creature. Play around with layer options like Linear Burn, Multiply, and Hard Light until you achieve that ‘just right’ transparency. Adjust opacity as if it's your thermostat. Remember, each artwork layer should be a smart object, like a Swiss Army knife but for your layers. Stick to a simple 4-5 tone color palette—it’s not a carnival, after all. And for fonts, think classy dinner party: serif, sans serif, or display (unless of course you want to draw that too)
Artist Guidelines for Stamp Template
Give each stamp a title and a cute backstory. You can suggest up to three tags, just enough to not look desperate.
Exceptions:
There are always exceptions, as long ye sleek boiiiiiiiiii
A little DISCLAIMER:
We encourage our artist collaborators to express themselves without any creative restrictions. There is endless creative freedom but there are certain things we want to maintain to make sure we do not create space for people to be abusive or hurtful. Here are some things to be mindful of to help keep your work within certain standards.
Things we do NOT encourage
NSFW content as subject of stamps→ includes violence, and/or gore
No Political agenda as subject
No Religious agenda as subject
No Hateful speech, visualization or symbology as subject
Final step:
Once done, put them in a drive folder and send them to [email protected] (till we have a better process, maybe a form)
You can and should look at this sample artist contract for a clear understanding on the expectations and compensations included with the Lettre X Artist collaboration program. Feel free to share feedback or ask questions
One more thing:
If you want to get in touch with the team (and the rest of the artists) directly; come hop on our discord server by tapping the button!
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