Book Description
"Created in collaboration with professional hand-letteres, this instructional guide includes over seventy-five alphabets, exercises, and fun projects for beginners and experienced letterers alike!" -- Cover.
Author : Hinkler Books Pty Ltd
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,52 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Lettering
ISBN : 9781488912597
"Created in collaboration with professional hand-letteres, this instructional guide includes over seventy-five alphabets, exercises, and fun projects for beginners and experienced letterers alike!" -- Cover.
Author : Dina Rodriguez
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,46 MB
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 1465462724
Get creative, express yourself, and add that personal touch with hand lettering! With illustrated step-by-step instructions, The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering shows the complete beginner how to master the art of hand lettering. Learn best practices for the composition and design of phrases on the page, and practice flourishes to embellish your design. The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering covers 15 lettering styles, both serifs and scripts—from Black Letter and "melting" to circus and Victorian. Also included are numerous borders, corners, banners, bursts, frames, and other accents. This instructional book includes chalk lettering, fun prompts for writing, and 15 craft and gift ideas. Put your personal touch on projects ranging from gift tags and chalk-lettered signs, to place cards and house number signs.
Author : Jenny Doh
Publisher : Union Square & Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,33 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Calligraphy
ISBN : 9781454704003
Provides step-by-step instructions for lettering from top artists, including advice on the best tools, techniques and tips, and font samples.
Author : Megan Wells
Publisher : Peter Pauper Press, Inc.
Page : pages
File Size : 21,58 MB
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 1441325700
Author : Emily Gregory
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,89 MB
Release : 2012-11-21
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781452112022
Typography is always one of the designer's first considerations when it comes to making a statement, and in recent years the world of lettering and type has exploded in an unprecedented wave of creative discovery. Contemporary artists, typesetters, and designers of all kinds are exploring new horizons in illustrated and hand-drawn lettering, digitally rendered lettering, and 3D lettering. This collection—large in scope but petite in size—surveys the recent lettering renaissance, showcasing a diverse range of talent in gorgeous, eye-catching examples and profiling today's innovators. In a stunning little package that expertly combines a handmade feel with a modern aesthetic, this is the ultimate inspirational collection of contemporary lettering for design buffs and type enthusiasts alike.
Author : Nicole Miyuki Santo
Publisher : Running Press Kids
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 17,15 MB
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0762465107
Create Pretty and Inspirational Hand Lettering Projects for Your Family, Friends, and Yourself! Hand lettering is making a comeback, spurred by platforms like Instagram and Pinterest. And not just adults are getting into hand lettering and calligraphy. Kids, too, can find relaxation as well as enjoyment in using hand lettering to create handmade projects for themselves and their families. The Kids' Book of Hand Lettering will introduce young crafters to the joys of hand lettering through 20 fun and inspired DIY projects that are easy to create at home. Nicole Miyuki Santo will walk children through the basics of hand lettering, including different lettering styles and tools (markers, brush pens, and paint pens) before they begin their projects, which include room art, bookmarks, picture frames, tote bags, party balloons and more. With full-color instructional and inspired photos and pep talks throughout to help spark creative juices, The Kids' Book of Hand Lettering is sure to become a modern-day hand-lettering staple for crafty kids (and their parents too).
Author : David E. Carter
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,45 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780823004898
That’s where this valuable book comes in. It features over 5,000 different fonts - not only the standard ones like Bodoni, Cheltenham, and Century, but also the entire collections of the smaller font foundries that produce innovative, cutting-edge type de
Author : Brittany Luiz
Publisher : Walter Foster
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 26,34 MB
Release : 2017-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 1633223426
Go beyond basic lettering skills and dive into the art of inspirational lettering! Lettering with Purpose is packed with engaging prompts to engage and inspire.
Author : Valerie McKeehan
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,20 MB
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Design
ISBN : 0761186115
Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafés, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and home decor, the art of chalk lettering is hotter than ever. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout whose work has been featured in magazines and websites from Good Housekeeping to RealSimple.com, teaches us everything we need to know to create gorgeous hand-drawn chalk designs. The book is also a practice space, with three foldout “chalkboards”—the inside cover and foldout back cover are lined with blackboard paper. In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif, and script. Next, how to lay out a design, combine various styles into one cohesive piece, add shadows and dimension. Master more advanced letter styles, from faceted to ribbon to “vintage circus.” Use banners, borders, flourishes. And finally, 12 projects to show off your newfound skills: including a Winter Wonderland Snow Globe; a smartphone-themed birthday card to text friends and family; a one-of-a-kind party invitation to create, photograph, and mail; and a bake sale sign guaranteed to put everyone who sees it in the mood for a cupcake!
Author : Cristina Vanko
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,55 MB
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 0399173013
In an increasingly digital and impersonal world, hand-lettering is more popular than ever. A way to personalize everything from book covers to T-shirts and restaurant menus, as well as a form of self-expression and cutting-edge design, writing by hand makes the written word immediate and intimate. This beautiful and inviting book serves as an inspiring primer and an interactive workbook, covering: • Typography basics, including history and trends • Fearless self-expression through playfulness • Embracing the creative process, including tips from top illustrators and the art of “sketchploration” • Inspiration for adding personal touches to any kind of handlettered text Creative prompts encourage readers to create their own serifs, create lettering from found objects, make a type self-portrait, collage with found type, recreate a favorite book cover with hand-lettering, play with shading and perspective, and more. Featuring a lively (and hand-lettered) design and engaging exercises, the book will appeal to designers and illustrators as well as doodlers, hobbyists, and anyone who enjoys putting real pen to real paper. And check out Cristina's newest hand-lettered book, Adult-ish!