Download or read book Special Effects Lettering and Calligraphy written by Grace Frösén and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Special Effects Lettering and Calligraphy, you’ll learn to master a variety of lettering styles and gorgeous mediums to create amazing lettered art. This fun, colorful, and inspiring guide for lettering enthusiasts at all levels of experience is written and illustrated by popular lettering artist and Domestika instructor Grace Frosen of @gracecallidesigns, who shares her secrets on how to create vibrant and unique designs. Getting Started. Experiment with pens, paper, and other essential art materials. Creative Lettering for Beginners. Warm-up exercises, hand-lettering basics, and alphabet guides. Adding Extra Sparkle. Develop your own style and add various special effects and techniques to make your lettering pop. Colors and Blending. Blend colors and learn to work with metallics and other glittering mediums. Oodles of Doodles. Add illustrations, flourishes, and embellishments to your lettering pieces. Putting It All Together. Create well-composed art pieces that combine different styles in beautiful layouts. Explore a wide range of mediums and styles, dazzling special effects, stunning color combinations, and awesome embellishments with Special Effects Lettering and Calligraphy.

Download or read book Special Effects and Topical Alphabets written by Dan X. Solo and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-07 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The alphabet is the message. With these special effects and topical alphabets, you can advertise or identify a product or service in lettering that reinforces your message. For example: letters shaped like chopsticks; letters made up of logs; letters made up of bones; letters frozen in ice; letters with stars and stripes. These are just a few of the alphabets you can use from the 100 fonts selected by Dan X. Solo from the Solotype Typographers Catalog. All the fonts appear in upper case, while many also have lower case and/or numerals. Whether your message is about the Fourth of July, cool refreshment, outdoor life, modern technology, summer, spring, winter, or a hundred other moods and occasions, you'll find in this collection an alphabet that tells the story. The typographic designs may be sophisticated or naïve, but all are eminently useful and difficult to find in usual sources.

Download or read book Special Effects Lettering and Calligraphy written by Grace Frösén and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Special Effects Lettering and Calligraphy, learn from artist and teacher Grace Frosen of @gracecallidesigns on Instagram how easy it is to create your own stunning lettering art.

Download or read book Hand Lettering Master Class written by Marcella Astore and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creative Projects to Master the Art of Modern Lettering Learn to create stunning hand lettered art with projects that showcase the range of modern calligraphy. With a guide to getting started, tips on avoiding common mistakes and fully illustrated step-by-step instructions, artist Marcella Astore makes it easier than ever to achieve professional-quality effects in your lettering. Master the skill of blending to create smooth gradient effects between colors or add a soft watercolor look inside your letters. Discover the secrets of layering to make realistic ocean waves or add bold patterns like plaid and shimmering scales from a mermaid tail. In addition, Marcella’s pro tips for effectively adding shadows and highlights will make your work pop off the page. Whether you’re still a beginner or a lettering artist looking for new tips and fresh inspiration, Marcella’s creative designs and whimsical messages will guide you in achieving your lettering dreams.

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 192 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 Art of Brush Lettering written by Kelly Klapstein and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Brush Lettering offers a meditative approach to learning all the facets of lettering with brush pens.

Download or read book Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy written by Eleanor Winters and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-10 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, calligraphy has evolved from an esoteric art form to an everyday pursuit for artists, students, and amateurs. This guide for novices with some experience offers the chance to advance to the next level. Well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions by an expert calligrapher explain every detail of the two most popular calligraphic alphabets. Author Eleanor Winters introduces the Italic hand, which originated during the Renaissance, and the Copperplate style, which dominated European calligraphy during the eighteenth century. Her three-part approach begins with a review of the basics, advancing to variations in letter size, form, weight, and flourishes. It concludes with a wealth of advice on layout and design as well as inspiration for original projects.

Download or read book Modern Mark Making written by Lisa Engelbrecht and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a complete volume offering lettering arts techniques as well as project ideas.

Download or read book Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy written by Shelly Kim and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lettering enthusiasts of all levels will love learning easy ways to develop and adapt hand lettering skills and techniques to a variety of digital platforms in Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy. Popular Instagram lettering artist and workshop instructor Shelly Kim (@lettersbyshells) offers lettering enthusiasts at all levels step-by-step instruction, along with ample photos and lettering examples. Start with lettering essentials that show how to create different styles of brush lettering with the right tools, how to connect letters to form words, form flourishes, and more. Then turn that unique calligraphy into lettering that you can use over and over again, just by digitizing it. Discover several options for creating digital lettering, each one clearly outlined and explained. Become familiar with tools and techniques that make the process fast and enjoyable. See how far you can take your digital lettering with fun projects for creating cards, name tags, adding foiling and more. In this book you’ll learn how to: Produce loose, bouncy lettering that adds style to any project Design meaningful quotes by learning a quick trick for great compositions Create digital files that give you numerous options for adding color and changing the shapes and sizes of letters Make a custom digital lettering brush that you can use for unique calligraphy Letter on a tablet and learn the basics of Procreate and Apple Pencil Use your lettering for great projects that incorporate digital and hands-on techniques Get inspiration from stunning gallery pieces by Karin Newport of @ipadlettering and Myriam of @halfapx Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy will guide you to the future of lettering!

Download or read book An Italic Calligraphy Handbook written by Caroline Joy Adams and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated version of the classic Renaissance manuals, this handbook is geared toward modern practitioners. It features the best ideas from the early guides, compiled into a contemporary system that makes writing the Italic as simple as possible. With this manual as a guide, both experienced and novice calligraphers can cultivate their natural creativity.

Download or read book The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy written by Abbey Sy and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by best-selling author and hand letterer Abbey Sy, The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy covers the basics and beyond for creative lettering techniques. The book begins with an overview of tools and materials, both traditional (pointed pen and fountain pen) and modern (including brush markers and chalk), then presents a visual glossary of letterforms, highlights the unique characteristics of the featured alphabets, and demonstrates how to draw letterforms to foster an understanding of how they’re created. The core chapters explore traditional, modern, and special effects lettering using a variety of mark-making tools, with in-depth how-to on adding flourishes and other special details, plus creative projects. There’s also an introduction to modifying and creating letterforms digitally, as well as practice sheets for the featured alphabets. So whether you’ve never tried lettering before or you’d like to develop your skills and consider all your creative options, The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy will guide and inspire you on your lettering journey.

Download or read book Brush Pen Lettering written by Grace Song and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create beautiful hand lettering with the first book dedicated entirely to the use and mastery of modern brush pens. Drawing gorgeous letters, words and phrases with a brush pen doesn’t have to be difficult! Brush Pen Lettering will show you how to create your own unique style. To help you on your lettering journey, this comprehensive how-to guide includes: • DIY projects • Tips and Tricks • Color Photographs • Inspiring Ideas • Step-by-step instructions • Practice exercises

Download or read book Copperplate Calligraphy written by Dick Jackson and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2015-12-16 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A master calligrapher explains the basic strokes for almost all letters of the copperplate alphabet. Additional features include a historical introduction, guide sheets, and instructions for individual letters and numbers.

Download or read book Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy written by Shelly Kim and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy, Shelly Kim—popular Instagram lettering artist and workshop instructor @lettersbyshells—offers lettering enthusiasts at all levels of experience a step-by-step course that shows how to develop and adapt traditional lettering skills and techniques to a variety of digital platforms. Lettering Essentials. The basics of lettering and modern calligraphy, along with guidance for embellishing and designing quotes. Digitizing Your Lettering. Options for scanning, photographing, and creating a digital lettering file. Lettering on a Tablet. A hands-on guide to working on the iPad with the Apple Pencil and the Procreate app, from an overview of common functions and how to create a simple lettering brush to making shapes and patterns, choosing colors, creating gradients, glitter, and foil effects, and combining Procreate and Adobe Sketch. Projects & Inspiration: DIY projects that show you how to achieve with digital lettering what you can’t with traditional techniques, plus stunning gallery pieces from Karin Newport of @ipadlettering and Myriam of @halfapx. Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy will guide you to the future of lettering!

Download or read book The Art of Watercolor Lettering written by Kelly Klapstein and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to master the medium—and how to go with the watercolor flow—to create one-of-a-kind lettered art and calligraphy that reflect your personal style. In this stunning follow-up to her highly praised and influential first book, The Art of Brush Lettering, lettering expert and workshop instructor Kelly Klapstein (popular on Instagram as @kellycreates) shares her secrets for mastering the essential techniques for creating lovely modern lettering and calligraphy with watercolor. Start with the basics, from choosing paints, brushes, and other supplies to preparing your paper for painting. Learn to handle watercolor paints with essential strokes and warm-ups. Explore painting letterforms in a variety of styles, from traditional to modern. Try a range of creative techniques, including blending ombrés and rainbows, creating pictorial letterforms, and combining watercolor with other mediums. Enhance your lettering with special touches by complementing it with handpainted backgrounds and simple illustrations. “Plenty of beautiful examples are included and they are really easy to re-create just by following the instructions which are always clear and concise. The letters with the beautiful colour transitions look so good. This is a very hands-on and practical book that I can easily recommend to beginners.” —Parka Blogs

Download or read book Modern Monograms written by Kiyoshi Takahashi and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monograms are immensely useful and eye catching visual devices consisting of two or more letters interwoven in artistic harmony. They lend themselves to numerous graphic applications: stationery, fabrics, advertising, book illustration, greeting cards, posters, menus, logos — virtually any project requiring symbolic or high-recognition lettering. The present volume offers graphic designers an unusually comprehensive collection of contemporary monograms — over 1,300 attention-getting designs, arranged alphabetically for convenience. Each letter of the alphabet is combined with every other letter, creating a versatile archive of monograms in an incredible array of type styles: 3-D, shaded, calligraphic, Gothic, ribbon, block, cartoon, script, Oriental, digital letters, and hundreds of others. Moreover, many monograms appear in more than one style for added flexibility. In addition to an enormous variety of typefaces, the monograms embody numerous spacing variations: overlapping, interlocking, and various other arrangements that offer the utmost versatility to designers. You'll also find a useful selection of monograms incorporated into larger illustrations: a necktie, automobile, tote bag, coffee mug, and other familiar objects. Graphic artists, illustrators, typographers, and students will find this collection indispensable — a nearly inexhaustible array of imaginative lettering configurations, arranged for maximum convenience — ready to solve a myriad of design problems. Best of all, every monogram is royalty-free — ready to use without any prior permission or fee.

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;