Download or read book Brush Lettering Made Simple written by Chrystal Elizabeth and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Add Beautiful Effects to Your Brush Lettered Artwork and Enhance Your Hand Lettering Fantastic brush lettering artwork is right at your fingertips—and far easier to achieve than you think—with renowned lettering artist Chrystal Elizabeth’s simple step-by-step guide. In Brush Lettering Made Simple, she reveals her secrets to mastering a vast array of brush lettering techniques, including di erent fonts, styles, flourishes, e ects and mediums. You’ll begin with the basics—how to form letters, then connect them to form words—and work your way up to more tricky techniques, such as lettering with watercolors, as well as how to make your lines and transitions as smooth as a professional lettering artist. Learn how to create the most popular brush lettering e ects, such as galaxy, ombre and blended colors, and how to add drop shadows behind your text to make your words really pop! Chrystal also shows you how to bring beauty and depth to your lettering projects with colorful backgrounds and borders. Doodling is encouraged in this interactive workbook, which features special high-quality art paper and beautifully bordered blank pages where you can practice your new skills. With more than 45 easy-to-follow tutorials, you’ll be creating elegant, professional-looking lettering projects in no time.
Download or read book Modern Calligraphy written by Molly Suber Thorpe and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perfect gift for anyone who wants to learn the "write" way to craft calligraphy. Calligraphy is about creating something uniquely beautiful, whether to celebrate a special occasion like marriage or to use every day in the form of stationery. Author Molly Suber Thorpe, an award-winning wedding invitation designer and calligrapher based in Los Angeles, works closely with her international clients to give them the distinctive products they're looking for. In Modern Calligraphy, you can learn from this experienced expert how to master this fresh modern lettering style. The first book to teach this bold new style breaks the calligraphy process down into simple steps so anyone can learn to create their own stunning wedding invitations, thank you cards, gift tags, and more. Starting with an overview of the supplies—from paper to ink to pens—you will learn how to form letters, words, and then phrases by following Molly's clear step-by-step instructions, and by practicing with the provided templates. After mastering letter forms using a pointed pen and ink you can take it to the next level by learning how to use watercolor and gouache, or how to digitize your calligraphy. The twenty projects in the book provide lots of inspiration for making your own and are grouped into three sections: weddings, entertainment, and personal stationery. With loads of ideas, practice exercises, and helpful tips, soon you will be turning out gorgeous script calligraphy pieces like the ones featured in wedding magazines and popular websites like Pinterest.
Download or read book The Calligraphy Ideas Book written by Lyndsey Gribble and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expand, inspire and invigorate your calligraphy practice today. Packed with fresh ideas for calligraphy techniques, styles and subjects, this book is a visual feast of inspiration for all abilities, whether you're new to calligraphy or looking to reinvigorate your practice. Boost your creativity with the help of more than 80 artworks by contemporary, international calligraphers, each demonstrating an interesting or innovative approach. Techniques include hot foiling, laser cutting and brush calligraphy, as well as general inspiration such as practising calligraphy on baubles, making calligraphy wrapping paper and customising your own tools. Explore both new and old methods and discover the basic skills to excel at this ancient art form. The art of calligraphy is the ultimate way to relax, restore and create beautiful pieces of art - and this book is sure to renew your creativity.
Download or read book Practical Calligraphy written by George Thomson and published by Ivy Press. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calligraphy can seem rather daunting, but theres no need to study for years if you just want to produce beautiful decorative lettering good enough to enhance your gifts and personal stationery. A friendly and approachable how-to guide, everything you need is in Practical Calligraphy.
Download or read book 1 2 3 Calligraphy written by Eleanor Winters and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids everywhere will be grabbing their calligraphy pens, because this follow-up to the wildly successful Calligraphy for Kids offers them even more artful fun. Inside they'll find new alphabets--and new ways to render the alphabets they already know--as well as fresh techniques and projects. There's coverage of the basic rules of layout; a review of some of the fundamental skills; advice on changing the weight of italic letters and forming italic capitals; and an introduction to both Swing and Modern Gothic handwriting. With just a little practice, children can make eye-catching signs, design their own personal stationery, address colorful envelopes in elegant script, and create calligraphic pictures and other decorations to hang on the wall.
Download or read book Learn Calligraphy written by Margaret Shepherd and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an age of myriad computer fonts and instant communication, your handwriting style is increasingly a very personal creation. In this book, Margaret Shepherd, America's premier calligrapher, shows you that calligraphy is not simply a craft you can learn, but an elegant art form that you can make your own. Calligraphy remains perennially popular, often adorning wedding invitations, diplomas, and commercial signs. Whether it is Roman, Gothic, Celtic, Bookhand, or Italic style, calligraphy conveys class and elegance. Margaret Shepherd makes this ancient art form accessible in a completely hand-lettered technical guide that will: * Provide context for calligraphy as an art, exploring the rich tradition of hand-lettering and mapping the evolution of the most popular styles. * Give detailed technical advice on choosing pens, paper, and inks, setting up your workspace, mastering various pen angles, along with step-by-step illustrations to guide you as you practice. * Explain which alphabets are appropriate for different forms of writing. For example, the Roman alphabet works well for short, unpunctuated passages, while the Italic alphabet is more suited to informal everyday communication. * Encourage you to personalize your lettering by using variant strokes and interpreting how you would like the words to look on the page. * Inspire you with carefully chosen illustrations and examples, which bring letters to life. In Margaret Shepherd's own words, "Calligraphy trains not only your eye and hand, but your mind as well." Learn Calligraphy is the authoritative primer for this age-old craft, and will help develop a new appreciation for lettering as you discover your creative personality.
Download or read book Spencerian Handwriting written by Platts Roger Spencer and published by Ulysses Press. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spencerian penmanship is considered the pinnacle of classic handwriting and cursive--now a lost art. Offering a bind up of 6 books in 1, this hands-on guide is the only all-in-one edition of L.P. Spencer's theory and practice workbooks for learning and practicing perfect lettering.
Download or read book Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy written by Eleanor Winters and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-05-08 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical guide teaches elegant 18th-century writing style. Each letterform demonstrated stroke by stroke with clear explanation. Write quotations, poems, invitations, more. Numerous black-and-white illus. Bibliography.
Download or read book Calligraphy 101 written by Jeaneen Gauthier and published by Creative Publishing Int'l. This book was released on 2010 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beginner's guide to materials and techniques for learning to do calligraphy. Includes instructional DVD-ROM"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Calligraphy Lettering written by Cari Ferraro and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering provides expert instruction on the intricacies of traditional lettering techniques, as well as an introduction to contemporary hand-lettering formats. From selecting the appropriate tools, such as pens, nibs, brushes, inks, and papers, to learning optimal hand positioning and understanding the intricacies of lettering angles, heights, spacing, and strokes, The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering will help lettering enthusiasts swiftly master their craft. Step-by-step lessons, practice templates, and a range of stunning alphabets demonstrate the breadth of artistic achievement that comes with practice and dedication. Four professional artists guide you through traditional calligraphy techniques, as well as an introduction to contemporary hand-lettering art forms, such as brush lettering and mixed media, for a well-rounded approach to the craft. Additionally, a short section on Chinese brush lettering and several mixed media lettering projects inspire creativity and demonstrate how calligraphy and lettering can be used in wider artistic contexts and projects. Including practice templates for several featured alphabets in addition to mixed media "bonus" projects designed to inspire artistic creativity, The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering will inspire lettering enthusiasts of all skill levels to strengthen their existing skills and delve into new, lesser-known variations of the trend.
Download or read book Calligraphy Workbook for Beginners written by Maureen Peters and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Try your hand at a beautiful, classic and modern style of writing! A basic, how-to book for beginners featuring 5 popular fonts or hands, Italic, Uncial, Foundational, Gothic, and Casual Pointed Pen, shown in step-by-step detail. The author, an experienced teacher of calligraphy, builds the letters, numbers, and punctuation, giving over 300 photos for each style, so beginners can see the strokes, how the pen is held, and how the characters take form. Pens, papers, inks—all the tools are covered along with necessary techniques, so beginners can use this workbook approach to build mastery of a full range of hands—from the oldest, most traditional to contemporary—quickly and confidently.
Download or read book Hand Lettering for Beginners written by Sarah Ensign and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create beautiful lettering projects, quotes, birthday cards, and more once you’ve learned the basics of hand lettering from artist Sarah Ensign. Have you always wanted to learn the secrets to create stunning letter art? Now you can! This book takes you through different hand lettering styles such as faux calligraphy, brush pen lettering, and creating basic font styles such as monoline, elegant, and brush pen scripts. Sarah Ensign, author and influencer shares this fascinating craft with you through pages of colorful examples and worksheets that allow you to practice what you’ve learned. She also shares practical tips on supplies such as pen and paper, creating beautiful fonts, and master tricky connections, and planning layouts for quotes. Simple Techniques and Endless Possibilities In this colorful, hardcover book, you’ll find hands-on lettering worksheets and step-by-step guides that will quickly build your confidence. Explore your creativity with this fun, creative craft. Hand lettering for Beginners has a fun, non-intimidating approach to guiding readers through hand lettering techniques and possibilities. This book will start a fascinating hobby that will allow you to grow your hand lettering skills and create your own unique projects.
Download or read book Hand Lettering for Self Care written by Lauren Fitzmaurice and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: hand lettering; lettering for beginners; letter tracing; letter shaping practice; DIY art projects; arts and crafts activity book; calligraphy training; lettering and modern calligraphy; lettering workbook; lettering books for beginners; hand lettering book for beginners; hand lettering 101; coloring for self care; crafts for anxiety; coloring for anxiety; books for self-care;
Download or read book Calligraphy Magic written by Cari Buziak and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2011-06-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform ordinary handwritten pieces into unique, artistic keepsakes, Calligraphy Magic makes the art of decorative lettering fun and achievable—even if you're a beginner. Take it one simple pen-stroke at a time. Following Cari Buziak's clear visual instruction, you'll learn how to embellish every project with beautifully hand-lettered words, logos and decorative illustrations. Detailed demonstrations include: A precise list of the tools and materials you'll need Colorful illustrations that show how to form every stroke 15 complete alphabets—from basic to fancy—such as Italic, Gothic and Versal Step-by-step instruction for adding exciting decorative touches such as Celtic knotwork, gold leafing and eye-popping colors 12 step-by-step projects that show how to create gorgeous calligraphic treatments for wedding invitations, greeting cards, thank you notes, awards, certificates and much more Plus, a full chapter that walks you through using a computer to create your own calligraphy fonts There are even pre-printed practice pages you can photocopy to help you perfect every stroke. It's all here in Calligraphy Magic. Take your decorative lettering to new heights to precision and beauty, and create timeless pieces for family and friends to treasure and admire.
Download or read book Happy Handlettering written by Maghon Taylor and published by DaySpring. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A colorful, fun, and inspirational guide, Happy Hand Lettering offers a simple three-step process for turning your handwriting into hand lettering. It includes an alphabet guide for lowercase and uppercase letters, practice pages, as well as practical applications for project ideas such as ornaments, envelopes, gift tags, and so much more. By hand lettering Scriptures and focusing on life-giving words, creative hearts can release their inhibitions, feeling free to make mistakes, try again, mess-up, redo, and all the while, bask in God's amazing presence and peace."
Download or read book Calligraphy and hand Lettering Guide and workbook for young Adult Beginners written by Pochael Bruce and published by Pochael Bruce. This book was released on 2022-08-29 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to draw beautiful shapes and letters by hand in just7 easy steps! Are you looking for a fun way to destress and add some art into your routine? Do you want to start a creative hobby that gives structure to your thoughts and feelings? Do you want to master a creative skill without blowing your budget? If you’re already feeling charged up and intrigued to know more, then keep reading. Calligraphy and hand lettering are two essential art forms that help to express feelings and emotions in creative ways. And not just that – calligraphy can help you calm your mental storm and feel a lot better on a rough day. While it’s not a cure for your problems, it can certainly provide instant peace and help you restore your focus. And what’s best is that you can now learn this art in just a few easy steps, in the comfort of your home! In The 7-Step Ultimate Guide to Calligraphy and Hand Lettering for Beginners, you’ll discover: ● A practical 7-step guide that covers calligraphy and hand lettering in easy-to-follow chapters ● The history behind the evolution of writing that you didn’t know ● Why calligraphy and hand lettering are still valuable skills to have in this digital age ● The basic toolkit that every newbie calligrapher should have – and DIY tips to make a few of those tools at home on a budget ● Common mistakes that can ruin your practice sessions – and how to avoid them ● 7 easy-to-follow modern calligraphy techniques to make you a master calligrapher ● The secret to drawing picture-perfect figures and letters on paper using these guidelines ● Printable worksheets and interactive practice tasks to help you master your calligraphy skills And so much more! Calligraphy is a great art to master, and with this guide by your side, you’ll never have to look anywhere else for help. All you need are a few simple techniques, the right set of tools, and consistent practice every day – and you can become a master calligrapher in just 14 days or less! With this mini-guide on calligraphy and hand lettering, you can uncover art in a new form – without worrying about enrolling in time-consuming sessions that don’t match up with your schedule. You have already come halfway through the journey of becoming a great artist… Now is the time to jump right in! If you want to hone your drawing skills and put your imagination on paper with confidence, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.
Download or read book Simple Stroke Calligraphy written by Marci Donley and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even beginners can easily learn how to create beautiful lettering from professional calligrapher, Marci Donley. In this fully illustrated guide, she presents all the basics of enhancing scrapbook pages, greeting cards, photos, framed items, and gift tags and bags.
