Packed with creative techniques and easy-to-follow lessons, this all-inclusive resource is a must??have for anyone who wants to learn or grow their expertise in the art of hand lettering--

Presents an introduction to the basic techniques of writing calligraphy, describing the tools and the Italic, Blackletter, and Roman alphabets, and containing instructions on how to create documents, invitations, certificates, and other projects.

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, the composition/design of phrases on the page, and flourishes to embellish the design. It also includes chalk lettering, fun prompts for writing, and 15 projects and gift ideas, ranging from gift tags to a lettered...

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...

Make your ABCs more FUN with Hand Lettering A to Z. Along with the popularity of journaling, paper crafting, book crafting, and making personalized gifts and cards, comes a renewed appreciation for hand lettering. Hand Lettering A to Z is a fun, hands-on, write-in book, in which artist and calligrapher Abbey Sy presents her creative lettering and invites artists from several countries to contribute alphabets of their own designs: all unique, all hand...

Modern Calligraphy features step-by-step projects for using a brush pen and paper to form letters, words, and embellishments. Once you've learned the basics of brush lettering, use the helpful tips and gorgeous artwork to create your own elegant-but-fun lettered artwork. Then you can hand-letter anything you like, from address labels on envelopes to party invitations, letters to loved ones, cards, decorative artwork, maps, and so much more.

"Create beautiful hand-lettered journals, invitations, cards, menus and more with convenient brush pens! Master calligrapher Maki Shimano shows you all the techniques and provides hundreds of colourful examples to inspire you. Creating your own calligraphy is very easy using Shimano's time-tested method of breaking down each letter into a small number of strokes. And she provides dozens of ideas for decorative motifs such as wreaths, balloons, birthday...

Learn how to use a brush pen, create basic strokes, and connect letters. Once you've honed your basic lettering skills, you'll learn how to draw fonts and compose quotes to create your own unique projects.

"Learn a variety of lettering styles perfect for signs, invitations, journaling, and so much more! Handwriting style conveys meaning beyond just the written words. Letters can be made with straight or curvy lines, be wildly embellished, adorned with leaves and flowers, made to attract a child?s fancy, or to invite you in. There is so much to say, and with the 67+ lettering ideas in this book, you?ll have inspiration at your fingertips! First, learn...

Transform ordinary handwritten pieces into unique, artistic keepsakes. This book makes the art of decorative lettering fun and achievable, even if you're a beginner.