Demonstrates basic calligraphic techniques, shows a variety of alphabets, and looks at new layouts and styles
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.
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.
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.
This workbook helps you to learn the basics of writing and designing alphabets in many different styles. This will help you to develop those skills by practicing the sheets in this book.
The Ultimate Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering for Beginners This is the perfect book for teens and adults.
A complete manual on the technique of writing with the pointed pen in roundhand, which is the American version of copperplate. You'll find detailed step-by-step instructions for executing the straight stroke and many other components.
The book demonstrates the uses of traditional and cutting edge lettering tools, from classic calligraphy pens to bling-producing metallic foils and glue pens.
This book is all you could ever need in your journey into the beautiful world of modern calligraphy.
A complete and authoritative manual for beginners and professionals alike.
"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, [this book] introduces aspiring ...