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1) The gift of calligraphy: a modern approach to hand lettering with 25 projects to give and to keep
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Watson-Guptill
Language
English
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"An easy-to-follow guide to learning the art of calligraphy, with 25 ... photographed projects that use calligraphy to make ... gifts and home décor.
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Thunder Bay Press
Language
English
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"With this book, readers can learn to hand letter as beautifully as the experts in the planner and journaling communities. Inspirational teacher and sticker designer Cindy Guentert-Baldo shows you how. Tutorials and example pages will have you creating amazing journal pages and art projects in no time. The book includes plenty of practice space and prompts to inspire daily drills and experimentation. Decorate letters, learn different styles, and add...
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Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Language
English
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Your hand lettering contains a little bit of you! It expresses what you have to say, and demonstrates your creativity in all your communications. In Hand Lettering A to Z, artist and author Abbey Sy has invited four international artists--Meg Hyland, Joao Neves, Tessa Go, and Lisa Lorek--to join her in designing all new alphabets for you to draw and use in many different languages. You don't have to be a trained artist to master the art of hand lettering....
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Chronicle Books
Language
English
Description
"The ultimate tool for designers and creatives looking to tap into the trend of hand-drawn lettering, this workbook features step-by-step lessons on a range of styles plus more than 120 practice pages, making it the ideal place to learn and perfect this in-demand design skill."
Author
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Walter Foster
Language
English
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"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...
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Publisher
Creative Publishing International, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Language
English
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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...
Author
Publisher
Kensington Books
Language
English
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Meg Mackworth's hand-lettering skill has made her famous as the Planner of Park Slope, designing custom journals for her New York City clientele. She has another skill too: reading signs that other people miss. Knowing the upcoming marriage of Reid Sutherland and his polished fiancée was doomed to fail is one thing, but weaving a secret word of warning into their wedding program is another. Meg may have thought no one would spot it, but she hadn't...
Author
Series
Artist's library volume 15
Publisher
Walter Foster Pub
Language
English
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Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Edition
First Edition.
Language
English
Description
Hand lettering is a visually dynamic and accessible way to add textual elements to any type of craft, from journals to mixed-media art. Some of the most accomplished artists present their favorite lettering techniques, illustrated with inspiring examples of their own work and accompanied by step-by-step instructions that kids can easily follow. No other book on the topic presents such a wide variety of original alphabets, font styles, and creative...
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North Light Books
Language
English
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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...
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Quarry Books
Language
English
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This book takes the conventions of traditional calligraphy and applies them to contemporary graphics. Along with some original alphabets, lettering artist Engelbrecht introduces her collection of alternative writing tools used for special effects. Well illustrated with examples by the author and others, this is a good source of ideas and techniques for professionals and hobbyists alike.
Author
Publisher
Walter Foster Jr
Edition
First library edition.
Language
English
Description
Let's Do Hand Lettering is the ultimate hand-lettering workshop for young creatives! For those who are total hand-lettering beginners or think they have "bad handwriting," this book is still for them. There's a world of difference between regular handwriting (both print and cursive) and lettering. Hand-lettering is all about having fun and embracing the imperfections. Inside this book, find beginner hand-lettering lessons, from playing with style...
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