Download or read book Creative Calligraphy Made Easy written by Karla Lim and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-22 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master Modern Calligraphy and Show Off Your Skills with Amazing Projects Learn the art of calligraphy with this approachable, inspiring step-by-step guide. Calligraphy is the key to creating stunning, customized cards, gorgeous hand-addressed envelopes, personalized stationery, unique gift wrap and more. Renowned calligraphy designer and instructor Karla Lim breaks down the complex craft into simple steps so you can get amazing professional results in your cards and gifts, while also enjoying this meditative process. With worksheets right in the book, you can practice forming and connecting letters in a variety of sophisticated modern calligraphy styles. Karla’s practice plan makes it easy to get comfortable with the essential tools and techniques before moving on to create personalized projects with your new skill. Add a special touch to your next event with an elegant handwritten menu and place cards. Get creative with inspiring gifts like a memory shadow box and a botanical calendar. Karla also covers the basics of digitizing calligraphy, making it easy to share your creations with friends and family, and to connect with the exciting lettering and calligraphy community online. Packed with essential tips and inspiring project ideas, this book has everything you need to get started and get creative with calligraphy.
Download or read book Calligraphy Alphabets Made Easy written by Margaret Shepherd and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1986-07-25 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a totally new concept in learning and improving calligraphy skills. It presents a new lettering challenge for each day of the year; 365 in all (plus a bonus for Leap Day), ranging from 'angular Italic' to 'turned Celtic.' These alphabets are the perfect program for beginners learning the art of beautiful writing. They also offer the best form of practice and improvement for experienced calligraphers. In addition to daily practice, a practical lettering project is presented for each week. There are 52 in all, ranging from wholly creative projects such as designing an award for a special person to such money-makers as lettering wedding invitations or greeting cards.
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 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 Calligraphy Made Easy written by Margaret Shepherd and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chinese Calligraphy Made Easy written by Rebecca Yue and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fold-out front and back covers include examples of lettering.
Download or read book My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy written by Guillaume Olive and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy is a fun and engaging introduction to one of China's most popular arts and crafts for kids. Calligraphy—the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush—has been around for thousands of years. In this fun calligraphy for kids book, readers will follow along with Mimi, an eight year old, who takes her first steps towards learning this magical art. Dive in, and explore: The Evolution of Chinese Writing—how Chinese characters first began, thousands of years ago, and how they have evolved The Order of the Strokes—learn how to write the strokes in the correct order The Radicals—what are they, and how to unlock their secrets The Four Treasures of Calligraphy— the four essential tools to get started Movements and Position—how to master your mind's focus, your breathing and even how to move The Five Styles of Calligraphy—Zhuan Shu (seal), Li Shu (clerical), Kai Shu (regular), Cao Shu (cursive), and Xing Shu (running) The Eight Strokes— how to draw the 8 strokes; with them, you can write anything Writing a Character in Calligraphy—create an entire character in calligraphy
Download or read book Creative Calligraphy written by Kristara Schnippert and published by Annie's Wholesale. This book was released on 2015-12-20 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calligraphy is a lettering art that anyone can learn with some practice and patience. This book will teach you everything you need to know to get started in modern calligraphy. You’ll learn about the supplies you’ll need such as pen holders, nibs, inks and papers. You’ll master different calligraphy techniques such as holding the pen, dipping the pen into ink, and understanding ink flow and pen pressure. Lettering guide sheets are provided to help you practice the letterforms. A troubleshooting section outlines common issues that every calligrapher deals with and how you can fix them. Once you’ve learned the basics, a photo gallery of projects will inspire you to create your own works of art!
Download or read book Calligraphy Made Easy written by Gaynor Goffe and published by Constable. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calligraphy as a functional and artistic way of letter-forming offers wide-ranging possibilities for personal creativity and requires only a few basic tools and materials to get started.
Download or read book Mastering Modern Calligraphy written by Molly Suber Thorpe and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering Modern Calligraphy is a comprehensive guide to taking your pointed pen calligraphy skills to the next level and developing your very own modern style. Following up and building on Molly’s popular beginner's guide, Modern Calligraphy, Mastering Modern Calligraphy is the perfect companion for pointed pen and digital calligraphers alike. It is aimed at those with some calligraphy experience, presenting more than 2,700 letterforms and ligatures, targeted exercises, stroke drills, flourishes, and phrases, which emphasize experimentation and fun, rather than rigid uniformity. This beautiful, in-depth guide to modern calligraphy emphasizes experimentation and fun, rather than rigid uniformity. With targeted exercises and lessons aimed at pushing you out of your calligraphy comfort zone, Mastering Modern Calligraphy will not only help you master tricks of the trade, but develop your very own modern calligraphy style, too.
Download or read book 1 2 3 Calligraphy written by Eleanor Winters and published by Union Square + ORM. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Calligraphy for Kids returns with a new volume of alphabets and creative projects for artists of all ages and skill levels. With 1-2-3 Calligraphy, children can make eye-catching signs, design their own personal stationery, address colorful envelopes in elegant script, and create pictures and other decorations to hang on the wall. Inside this guide, budding calligraphers will find new alphabets—and new ways to render the alphabets they already know—as well as fresh techniques and projects. Author and calligrapher Eleanor Winters starts with a review of calligraphy basics, including the rules of layout and fundamental skills. She also discusses techniques such as changing the weight of italic letters and forming italic capitals. And with an introduction to both Swing and Modern Gothic handwriting, 1-2-3 Calligraphy is the ultimate guide to this endlessly creative artform.
Download or read book Pretty Simple Lettering written by Whitney Farnsworth and published by Paper Peony Press. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the art of hand lettering with this comprehensive how-to book, full of beauty, knowledge, and inspiration! Pretty Simple Lettering is the perfect book for any hand letterer, whether you're new to the art or an experienced designer looking to expand your skill. In the book, you will learn the basics of creating alphabets in many different styles, how to develop those styles into one that is uniquely your own, and how to turn your lettering into beautiful pieces of art. Learning the basics of hand lettering can be pretty simple! Whitney breaks down 10 individual alphabets in various lettering styles, including upper and lower case, showing you how to form each letter, turn those letters into words, and turn those words into works of art! Discover the tools, techniques, and tricks of the trade from a seasoned lettering artist who has been in the business since 2014.In the final sections of this book, learn how Whitney approaches every design as she leads you through a step-by-step tutorial outlining her process of composition. The last section of the book is filled with project pages for you to create your own works of art to hang on your wall or gift to a friend! Every project is surrounded by gorgeous floral designs, adding a special touch of whimsy to your final creation!
Download or read book Calligraphy Practice Book Creative Calligraphy and Hand Lettering Notebook Paper written by Blank Books N Journals and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-18 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master Calligraphy with this Calligraphy Practice Book. For Free Form Creative Calligraphy and Hand Lettering, 8.5" x 11" Large Workbook. 4 Different styles of calligraphy sheets in this book with good quality paper. The workbook has feint lines which enable you to write without obstruction. Great for adults and also suitable as a Calligraphy Book for Kids that are older, all you need is your pen and you can start to develop your skill quickly. Nicely designed with a gloss finish front cover, click inside the book to take a look at the specially formatted pages. Would make a great gift for all creative Calligraphy lovers who would appreciate this Blank Calligraphy Practice Book. Order your copy today.
Download or read book Calligraphy Made Easy written by Gaynor Goffe and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hand Lettering Lessons written by Caroline Bryan and published by Castle Point Books. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach yourself trendy modern calligraphy with this hand-lettering workbook. Hand lettering is a craze that shows no sign of slowing down – modern calligraphy is ubiquitous in home décor and craft projects. This handy workbook shows readers how to teach themselves to hand letter in different styles with traceable alphabets for practice. A hard-working technique book, Caroline Bryan's Hand-Lettering Lessons will enable readers to take on a wide variety of hand-lettered projects with ease.
Download or read book Calligraphy Made Easy Ashley Gardner written by Levisa Marvin and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-13 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wanted to Learn Modern Calligraphy Lettering but didn't know where to begin? This is a Calligraphy Book a beginner's guide - Learn to letter and create beautiful designs with this beginner's guide and workbook. - Every page is filled with tips, tricks encouragement and practice space to kickstart your lettering journey. - Learn how to create a lovely brush-lettered look with easy, no-fail faux calligraphy. - Use it to letter the featured design with the new technique you learned - Modern Calligraphy guides the reader through best practicing habits - No matter how you use it, this book is sure to help you relax, enjoy your creative journey and make your life more beautiful wherever you are. //This book will cover many of the tools and basics needed to learn pointed Pen Calligraphy and brush lettering as well as instructions on how to create your own distinct styles.
Download or read book Creative Calligraphy written by Malcolm Couch and published by Todtri Productions. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Creative Calligraphy' provides a practical couorse for the beginner, from a basic introduction to the history of the craft, an explanation of the materials required, through to how to set up the equipment ready to make your mark.