Author : Abbey Sy
Publisher :
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 22,13 MB
Release : 2017-04-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 1631592823
Learn to draw your own alphabet as Abbey Sy and other artists teach you the art of hand lettering!
Author : Phawnda Moore
Publisher : Mango
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,69 MB
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781642503821
Phawnda Moore, an award-winning calligrapher and regarded as one of the top in the field, brings the timeless art form of hand lettering to all ages and abilities: children, teens, adults. Learning hand lettering is a meditative pleasure that adds meaning to life for both men and women.
Author : Stuart David
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,51 MB
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780486423142
Streamlined techniques offer improved methods that shrink the learning curve and bring aspiring calligraphers immediate satisfaction. Its innovations include: a technique that allows you to form all letters, numerals, and punctuation marks with just a few basic strokes; emphasis on the structural elements of lettering; and more.
Author : Chrystal Elizabeth
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 12,39 MB
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 1624146791
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.
Author : Abbey Sy
Publisher : Rockport Publishers
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 12,57 MB
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 1631596276
Practice Makes Perfect! Created by Abbey Sy, lettering expert and author of Hand Lettering A to Z, this must-have companion volume is a super-sized collection of drills, exemplars, and practice sheets for a variety of modern lettering styles, flourishes and other decorative elements, and motivational and inspirational quotes. --Find essential how-tos for lettering with graphite and colored pencils, brush pens, fineline markers, and more --Use the guided worksheets to try your hand at several modern styles, from simple to elaborate --Progress to lettering beautiful and inspiring quotes (in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and other languages) that feature a mix of styles and tools --Worksheet pages are perforated so they’re easy to remove and work on Get a worksheet workout and learn, improve, or expand your lettering skills with Hand Lettering A to Z Workbook!
Author : Phawnda Moore
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 12,23 MB
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 1642503835
Spark Your Creativity with Calligraphy #1 New Release in Handwriting Reference Lettering artist Phawnda Moore has been teaching calligraphy and design for 25 years. An award-winning author, she steps into beginning students’ shoes to select content, address anticipated questions, and offer solutions to the unexpected yet inevitable problems that are encountered in hand lettering. “Lettering from A to Z . . .” stands out from the crowd! It was written for all levels of experience and nourishes creative thinking through mindful practice. Blending traditional design principles and modern tools, it will inspire you to find your own style. Your creative life will be enriched with step-by-step tutorials “from A to Z.” Written in conversational narrative, this full-color book includes more than 200 images of Phawnda’s professional work, published articles, and guidance from her class demos to make beautiful projects. Phawnda's instruction includes: • 12 styles (Uncial calligraphy, Italic calligraphy, script calligraphy, brush lettering, faux calligraphy, rainbow lettering, monoline letters, handwriting and drawn letters) • Customized, printable practice sheets • Recommended writing tools, papers, sources, printing tips • How to troubleshoot • Layout, color and design basics • Mail art to keep correspondence alive • Lettering projects for mentoring youngsters • Real-life tips on how to organize your studio space • Tips on sharing your skills in teaching, business, events, home, garden and community • Making background papers from tea • Original gifts with the meaning of names for family and friends • Illustrating with calligraphy tools • Projects to make handmade birthday cards, holiday cards, journals of your life, and easy-to-design art books If you enjoyed Hand Lettering 101, The Lost Art of Handwriting, or Hand Lettering for Relaxation, then it’s time to grab a copy of Lettering from A to Z and reconnect to your natural creativity.
Author : Emma Witte
Publisher : Peter Pauper Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,62 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Alphabets
ISBN : 9781441327079
"The brush pen is mightier than the sword, and way easier to write with. Popular creative calligrapher Emma Witte takes you from the basics of brush lettering to its amazing possibilities. Learn essential brush pen strokes, then create letters, words, and finished pieces. Experiment with techniques and tools like flourishing, "fauxligraphy", ombré effects, highlights, watercolor, paint brushes, and more. You'll be wielding your pen like a pro in no time!"--Back cover.
Author : Tricia Doherty
Publisher : American Girl Publishing Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,55 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Alphabets
ISBN : 9781593694111
Girls will love the third book in our popular Letter Art collection. It features instructions for drawing letter art and all-new decorative alphabets in 26 fun and funky designs that are perfect for scrapbooks, greeting cards, door hangers, picture frames, and much more. Full-color photographs of crafts using the alphabets are included to encourage girls to get creative, and the spiral-bound book lays open easily while girls create their works of art.
Author : Valerie McKeehan
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 33,20 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 : Abbey Sy
Publisher : Monsa Publications
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 15,85 MB
Release : 2019-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 9788416500796
"The ABCs of Hand Lettering is your guide and the first step to starting a new hobby. Learn the difference between serif, sans serif, script, and decorative fonts; find out how to put together letters and words; and come up with your very own hand-lettered work. Practice with the exercises to discover your most creative side!"--Backcover.
