Hand Lettering: Simple, Creative Styles for Cards, Scrapbooks & More
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (523 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1600594727 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Color photography reveals more than merely the necessary brush and pen techniques—it also shows a vast range of ideas for using calligraphy in new and surprising ways. . They provide examples of a dozen alphabet styles, as well as many decorative details. If you think creating beautiful and graceful calligraphy requires years of training and a closet full of fancy pens and exotic inks, think again! Here, the authors explain how anyone can use simple tools and materials found in ordinary craft stores, as well as Q-tips, sponges, and other common items, to produce outstanding results
She has created custom lettering work for movie and television props, including for television’s Charmed and the movie National Treasure, Book of Secrets.. MARCI DONLEY is a career calligrapher for the Supervisors of Los Angeles County. Highly experienced in paper crafting, painting, and collage, she has co-authored several books on creating greeting cards and calligraphy. DEANN SINGH has been teachi
"Very informative" according to Emmy. I haven't tried lettering yet, but I have read through the whole book.The beginning sections about the various utensils and paper is a little overwhelming at first. I wanted to dive right in and start lettering and then I got a little overwhelmed reading about so much stuff. Finally, I deci. Carolina Girl said Very instructional and fun! If you want to do colorful hand lettering, get this book!. If you are just starting to do lettering of any sort, you will find this book helpful. First the authors walk you through the tools that are available and the different looks you will get plus they include some "may want to have tools" such as a rolling ruler. I always wondered how to use t. Hand Lettering What a fun bookit's VERY newbie friendlyI have hand lettered for years butwanted to see what was new out there, and there were a few fun alphabets that I hadnot seen before. There are MANY ideas for someone new to hand lettering, lots ofgreat full color photos of things to make, where to us
She has created custom lettering work for movie and television props, including for television’s Charmed and the movie National Treasure, Book of Secrets.. Highly experienced in paper crafting, painting, and collage, she has co-authored several books on creating greeting cards and calligraphy. DEANN SINGH has been teaching calligraphy for more than 25 years. About the AuthorMARCI DONLEY is a career calligrapher for the Supervisors of Los Angeles County