Learn to Love: Calligraphy and Hand Lettering

"This illustrated guide to the craft shows how the beginner should set about acquiring the necessary skills to become a proficient calligrapher, "--Amazon.com.

"Master the art of hand lettering and typography through engaging, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects, prompts, and exercises. From the basic shape and form of letters, to cursive script, spacing, and alignment, artists will discover how to transform simple words, phrases, and quotes into beautiful works of hand-lettered art. The interactive format and step-by-step process offers inspirational instruction for a wide variety of fun projects and gift...

Create uniquely artful words with secrets from Joanne Sharpe! Joanne Sharpe--author of the book "The art of whimsical lettering"--has gathered together 55 of her favorite hand-drawn alphabets for this light-hearted collection. Follow simple illustrated steps to replicate each style...no lengthy instructions or extensive practice required. Any 'imperfections' only add to their charm! Try your hand at letterforms inspired by feathers, flowers, postage...

Everything you need to know about materials, equipment and techniques with 12 complete alphabets to copy and learn and over 50 beautiful step-by-step calligraphy projects, shown in over 1000 colour photographs and artworks.

Describes different lettering techniques and styles and includes instructions for creating double letters, embossed letters, pop-up letters, rubbings, and more.

Using a few materials and easy-to-learn calligraphy skills, you can make border designs, greeting cards, and party invitations.