Calligraphy and hand-lettering Books

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Book SynopsisSpark Your Creativity with Calligraphy“I found Lettering from A to Z to be an open door, inviting me to play and create in entirely new ways.” —Sherry Richert Belul, author of Say it Now and founder of Simply CelebrateWinner Indie Book Award for Gift/Specialty/Novelty Book in 2021Winner 15th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards (2021) for Crafts & Hobbies#1 New Release in Handwriting Reference, Mixed Media, and PrintmakingLettering 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.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. Blending traditional design principles and modern tools, it inspires you to find your own style.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 Layout, color, and design basics Lettering projects for youngsters Tips on how to organize your studio space Tips on sharing your skills in teaching, business, events, home, garden, and community 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.Table of ContentsPart I: Greetings Part II: Getting Started in a Creative Life 1. In the Beginning . . . 2. Inspiration and Motivation 3. Dive into Learning 4. Lettering 101 5. Two Guiding Words 6. Mindful Practice Part III: Models for 12 Styles, Layout Design, Color 7. Handwriting 8. Faux Calligraphy 9. Mail Art Design 10 Rainbow Lettering 11. Monoline Casual 12. Uncial Calligraphy 13. Italic Calligraphy 14. Pointed Pen Script 15. Brush Lettering 16. Lively Versals 17. Nature Walk Lettering 18. Drawn Lettering 19. Letters by Phawnda 20. Letter Spacing and Page Design (layout) 21. Design Elements and Principles (layout) 22. Understanding Color (color) Part IV: Tutorials for Projects and Interesting Stuff A-Z 22. Alphabet History 23. Barcode Art Books 24. Comfy Writing Tools 25. Dotted Drawing 26. Erasers 27. Flourishing 28. Gifts 29. Holiday Cards 30. Illustrating with Calligraphy Tools 31. Journal Pages 32. Kitchen Projects 33. Layout Basics 34. Monograms 35. Name Techniques 36. Organizing Your Studio 37. Proportional Scale 38. Quotes 39. Rubber Stamps 40. Space (negative) 41. Tea for Background Papers 42. Unusual Surfaces 43. Volunteering 44. Washi Tape 45. Xercise 46. Yard Art 47. Z Quilt Part V: Thank You Part VI: Resources, Books and Lettering in Community

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Book SynopsisTake your hand lettering off the page to create beautiful, custom lettered signs, t-shirts, pillows, coffee mugs, gifts and more. Amy Latta’s bestselling hand lettering books have proven that the hand lettering trend is here to stay, and in this book, she shows readers how to turn their hand lettering into usable art! Amy created this new beginner-friendly guide to teach you step by step how to letter on any material you want so you can transform your home with your own signature style. Whether you want to copy Amy’s designs letter for letter or follow her handy tips to customise your art to match your mood, this book has everything you need to work on canvas, wood, mirrors and anything else you can think of! Perfect for beginners and those looking to take their lettering to the next level, this workbook helps you practice and test lettering your designs on the high-quality art paper before creating your Instagram-worthy, practical art piece that you can then wear, hang, use or gift to your loved ones! This book includes 25 projects and 25 full page styled photographs, plus step by step pictures and illustrations.

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Book SynopsisSarah Style, the leading voice in metallic watercolour, brings you watercolour like you’ve never seen it before. Through 32 projects that are as gorgeous as they are accessible, you’ll explore the dazzling beauty of capturing vibrant hues with paint. With Sarah’s tips for preparing your metallic watercolour paints to get the best effects, plus tons of detailed step-by-step projects that span simple motifs and brush lettering, you’ll be amazed at the results from your very first masterpiece and beyond. What’s more, in addition to the fact that you can transfer each design onto tracing paper, the book includes six templates you can paint directly into the book or cut out to trace, for a fantastic interactive element. Projects include designs like Gleaming Gemstone and Beaming Butterfly - which bring out the vibrancy of this medium - as well as lettering projects like Glittering Rainbow Ombré and Luminous Leopard, which will have you writing shiny calligraphy like a pro. Prepare to be obsessed with metallic watercolors and watch as they brighten up and revolutionise your art forever.

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Book SynopsisStart your brush lettering journey and make the hand-lettered art you’ve always admired with this easy step-by-step guide from lettering artist and teacher Amy Latta. Whether you’re using water-based brush pens and markers, alcohol markers or even digital art platforms like Procreate®, Amy teaches the fundamental techniques you need to create gorgeous, modern lettered art. Learn how to flourish words and make them bounce, add exciting details like highlights and shadows and take on poster-worthy projects with this packed workbook. Amy starts at the very beginning by explaining the eight basic brushstroke techniques, with tons of pages for tracing and practicing. She also includes projects with beautiful quotes and doodles to hone your skills, plus blank bordered pages for drawing your final art. Even if you’ve never thought of yourself as an artist, you’ll be amazed at what you can create with Amy’s guidance and encouragement. Brush lettering is for everyone; all you have to do is believe in yourself. Unlock all of the creative benefits of brush pen lettering with the other books in Amy Latta’s bestselling hand lettering series: Hand Lettering for Relaxation Lettering for Laughter Hand Lettering for Faith

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Book SynopsisLearn creative lettering and modern calligraphy through reading, meditating, and memorizing Psalms! Immerse yourself in the Psalms while learning how to hand letter the alphabet in various styles, and then apply your knowledge to create scripture artwork that can grace the walls of your home. Each of the twenty-five devotions in this beautiful boo

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Book SynopsisIn The Lettering Workshops, you'll learn all about the art and practice of drawing letters using hands-on techniques in five workshops across 30 lessons! Whether you're a beginner or a professional graphic designer, you'll quickly learn how to develop and advance your lettering skills. In this richly illustrated book of lessons and exercises,

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Book SynopsisLearn How to Create Calligraphy Letters—Easily#1 New Release in Mixed Media, Stenciling, and Handwriting Learn the art of beautiful calligraphy writing from an Italian master in this jam-packed workbook and guide to the art of calligraphy.Hand lettering for beginners or experienced writers. Each page has a step-by-step guide showing you how to easily perfect your lettering, calligraphy writing, or cursive handwriting skills. Practice and find your own unique modern calligraphy writing style.Calligraphy practice and fun for all levels. Enjoy creating beautiful and calming designs. Delight in forming cute letters. Find peace as you go at your own pace of learning. Craft your own beautiful personalized cards, placeholders, agendas, notes, and other works of art.Inside, you’ll find: Pages full of step-by-step instructions on how to do calligraphy An assortment of calligraphy letter designs Tips for quickly building your calligraphy and cursive handwriting skills If you liked creative lettering and enjoyed calligraphy books such as The Ultimate Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering, The Lost Art of Handwriting Workbook, or Modern Lettering, you’ll love Laura Toffaletti’s The Art of Calligraphy Letters.Trade Review“With the increased interest in calligraphy and hand lettering over the last few years, this is a welcome introductory instructional volume.“—Caitlin Loving, Library JournalTable of ContentsContents Introduction Instruments First Exercises Alphabets Calligrams Projects

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Book SynopsisThis expertly presented volume covers all aspects of the art of 'beautiful writing', setting out the essential tools needed, teaching all the basic strokes to form letters, and providing a rich variety of templates to work from. A dozen alphabets are illustrated, showing pen angles, strokes and common group structures, along with a section on using a computer to create digital calligraphy. The projects offer practical ideas for using calligraphy in all kinds of ways, explaining techniques such as embossing, gilding and bookbinding. With an inspirational gallery of examples and clear step-by-step guidance, this manual is perfect for both beginners and experienced calligraphers.Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 The origins of calligraphy 8 Getting started 16 Alphabets 34 Calligraphic techniques 84 Gallery 118 Calligraphic projects 130 Glossary 250 Suppliers 252 Index 254 Acknowledgements 256

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Book SynopsisDiscover the endless possibilities of ink - whether you are using a nib pen, brush, biro or marker. This interactive book teaches you how to draw in line, wash and colour, and allows you the space to practise on the page through guided exercises in mark-making and drawing. You will:· Experiment with line· Learn about hatching and cross-hatching· Work with ink wash· Understand colour and toneIn You Will Be Able to Draw by the End of this Book: Ink, bestselling author, artist and drawing tutor Jake Spicer is like an ever-present companion who will guide you on your creative journey, with his friendly and practical tone. His clever exercises will help you gain confidence and break you out of old habits as well as encouraging you to see things in a different way and relax.So pick up your nib pen/brush/biro/marker of choice and get drawing. It really is this simple!

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Book SynopsisExpand, inspire and invigorate your calligraphy practice today.Packed with fresh ideas for calligraphy techniques, styles and subjects, this book is a visual feast of inspiration for all abilities, whether you're new to calligraphy or looking to reinvigorate your practice. Boost your creativity with the help of more than 80 artworks by contemporary, international calligraphers, each demonstrating an interesting or innovative approach. Techniques include hot foiling, laser cutting and brush calligraphy, as well as general inspiration such as practising calligraphy on baubles, making calligraphy wrapping paper and customising your own tools. Explore both new and old methods and discover the basic skills to excel at this ancient art form. The art of calligraphy is the ultimate way to relax, restore and create beautiful pieces of art - and this book is sure to renew your creativity.

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Book SynopsisThis exquisite book by the founders of the studio May & Berry shows you how to create beautiful messages through the combination of hand lettering and watercolour. Broken down into easy-to-follow stages, you will soon learn how to use different pens and inks to produce gorgeous lettering, embellished with simple yet stunningly effective watercolour motifs. This practical book guides you gently through the materials and tools you need to get started, and sets you on your hand-lettering journey with some simple exercises. There are then ten pretty step-by-step projects for you to try, after which you’ll be confidently creating your own handwritten artworks that you can display on your wall, send as notecards to loved ones, or use to decorate your journals and scrapbooks. At the back of the book there is a treasure trove of gorgeous botanical-style motifs and borders along with four delightful alphabets created by the authors in a variety of scripts – perfect for gently encouraging beginners and inspiring more experienced hand-lettering artists to play with new designs and styles. This is followed by six handy worksheets on which to practise your letter-writing technique. You'll soon find that hand lettering with watercolour is quick and fun to learn, and a wonderful skill that will bring you joy for many years to come.Trade ReviewHand lettering - the art of combining beautifully drawn letters and watercolour illustrations - is becoming increasingly popular. Relatively easy to learn, the technique lends itself to creating lovely homemade artwork, beautiful journal pages or delicate painted notes and cards for friends and family. Lettering with Love advises on the basic tools and techniques, with step-by-step instructions for a range of different projects. * Woman Alive magazine *This exquisite book from the founders of the May & Berry studio shows readers how to create beautiful messages using hand lettering and water-colours. Broken down into easy-to-follow stages, the title explains how to use different pens and inks to produce gorgeous lettering, embellished with simple yet stunningly effective watercolour motifs. There are 10 projects inside, all with step-by-step instructions, and at the back of the book there's a treasure trove of botanical-style motifs and borders together with four delightful alphabets created by authors Sue Hiepler and Yasin Reddig. * Craft Focus Magazine Dec 2018/Jan 2019 *Say it like you mean it with a beautiful combination of hand lettering and watercolour painting. In an age of keyboards, printers and the Internet the very idea of writing something out by hand and decorating it makes it less “instant” and consequently a lot more special. Grab anything you can write with and some watercolours and get ready to make your mark. I confess to having had a go at real calligraphy using ink and a special pen and not getting very far with it. This book is all about a different method, known as faux calligraphy which is far simpler and less rule-bound. Basically it is about forming letters using first a pencil, and then any type of pen, brush or marker you like. The book starts by explaining all this and listing what you need; all fairly basic items most people (especially those into art or craft) already own. The faux calligraphy method is explained simply with a few examples, and then follows a short section about watercolouring. The rest of the book contains lovely projects which combine the two and are all about enjoying yourself and going with the flow when working, rather than worrying about perfection. Most of the painted embellishments are floral in nature, celebrating the garden. Instructions are given throughout on how to form the loose and flowing plants, and there are several lettering styles to try too. The book has hard covers so opens out neatly and stays obligingly flat for easy reference when working. Turn to the back for several alphabets to copy for practice plus some floral wreaths, pot plants, single blooms plus a few cacti. Working through all this is a great way of getting into the style, and it is a fun way of relaxing and producing something beautiful. The projects in here include pictures for walls and greetings cards, all of which can be resized and used as a starting point for your own ideas. I love something that is a bit different, and I haven’t seen a book on this subject before. A great way of saying what you want and getting creative that does not need a lot of outlay for materials. -- Rachel Hyde * myshelf.com *Not only is this a beautiful book to look at, it is filled with some stunning examples of watercolour artwork and hand lettering, that is both inspiring and easy to achieve with a little practice. Simple step by step instructions show you how to create a piece of artwork that will be perfect to give as a gift or to decorate your home. You do not need an expensive array of tools, just a pencil and some watercolour paints to get started will suffice. I love the idea of decorating journals, my love of papercrafting will really benefit with what I learn from this lesson in paint and ink. There is a gallery of painted flowers to encourage creativity and also included are lettering in both upper and lower case, as well as practice pages to help you develop your style. Lettering with Love is exquisite. It is wonderfully presented and would make a delightful gift. It is definitely on list of things to buy for my crafty friends. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *Written by Sue Hiepler and Yasmin Reddig, Lettering with Love shows readers how to create beautiful messages using a combination of hand lettering and watercolours. Broken down into easy steps, the guide demonstrates ways in which to use different pens and inks to create stunning effects. There's also 10 step-by-step projects and useful worksheets on which to practice. The book retails at £12.99. * Craft Focus *Table of ContentsIntroduction 3 Chapter 1: Good to know Anatomy of letters of letters are explored along with essential materials, techniques and handy advice Chapter 2: Let's get started Discover ten stunning projects to paint yourself and learn how to hand letter and paint as you go Chapter 3: Creative Treasure Trove Exercises for drawing and painting your letters included, along with several alphabets for different script styles. In addition is a gallery of gorgeous botanical motifs, from flowers to cacti, for inspiration and tracing. Materials The authors Publication details

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Book SynopsisA complete guide to modern calligraphy with Artsynibs. Joyce Lee first picked up a calligraphy pen when she started making stationery for her wedding. For her, it is now a way of life, her career and what she calls a 'calligraventure'. In this practical and inspiring book, Joyce introduces modern calligraphy, including the tools you need and how to use them. She teaches various techniques and methods for creating beautiful artwork to give you the confidence to embark on creative projects of your own, including handwritten envelopes, gift tags and an elegant monogram. To help you practise your handwriting skills, the book is accompanied by an envelope of photocopiable practice sheets, contained within an attractive hardback folder. However, this is more than just an instructional guide; it encourages you to find joy in committing your thoughts to paper. Joyce believes that calligraphy is not just about perfecting the strokes, but about patience, concentration and slowing down to be mindful of the moment. Creativity is at the heart of us all; it simply needs to be unlocked, nurtured and given an outlet. This book is everything calligraphy should be: classic, stylish, creative and thought-provoking. Fall in love with the art of handwritten lettering as you release your own creativity on the page.Trade ReviewFind joy in committing your thoughts to paper through the art of beautiful writing with Joyce Lee's The Joy of Modern Calligraphy. Including techniques and methods to create beautiful makes such as envelopes and gift tags, there are also practice sheets so you can improve your handwriting skills. * Crafts Beautiful *This is such a lovely book. I was pleasantly surprise to discover that it contained a folder type cover, which not only protects the book, but it also has a pocket for practice sheets (which are included). These images are clear and detailed. One of the things I especially like is the fact that the author encourages the reader to do each stage at their own pace and encourages self care and a sense of mindfulness. The book's exercises become more advanced as you progress through and at the end the book are some projects for the reader to try. I would highly recommend this book. -- Lisa J Parker * Customer Review *Beautifully presented book with a hard cover for storage of the book and practice sheets. The only downside is the envelope that houses the practice sheets is a little flimsy and needs to be used with care. The book itself is clearly written, the diagrams and photography are excellent and easy to follow explaining the use of all the different pens, nibs and materials. It takes you from composition through to small projects to get you going. The practice sheets are A4 and a really helpful addition. I am enjoying working my way through this book its quite relaxing and mindful. -- Bernadette McGowan * Customer Review *I was sent this book to review and it arrives as a hardback with two sections, one for the paperback book and one for some practice sheets included. These sheets are nice to have as being single sheets allow for easier use, rather than many books that have them inside the pages, making them harder to access. The book is a nice style and focuses on the holistic art of writing. You can tell that the author loves their work and their craft and wants to enable others to find the joy they do. The steps are clear and well laid out and not too overwhelming for beginners and you can definitely see the 'modern' feel in the different projects. Would be perfect for those who want to hand letter their own invitations for weddings or events etc. -- Katerina Serefoglou * Amazon Customer Review *This book arrived encased in a beautiful hard covered folder complete with 20 practice sheets, a good start from this respected publisher. The book itself is beautifully set out with clear advice, instructions and photographs throughout. Joyce takes you through the background to modern calligraphy, talks you through the tools required to get you started (you won't need many at outset) and a step-by-step approach to achieve the lettering. The book teaches one style of lettering, which I think helps to focus learning. As someone who has learnt various styles of calligraphy in the past, I think it is good to focus on one style when you are learning. There are suggestions within the book to vary the lettering and flourishes to suit your own style. Once you have mastered the basics, there are eight projects at the end of the book to get you started on your journey. A modern, easy to follow book that will soon have you writing with style. A great book for someone looking to improve their handwriting via a new hobby. -- Helen Todd * Amazon Customer Review *This book is gorgeous, I love the presentation and the hardcover to keep all your practice pages together is just perfect to me. This isn't a calligraphy how-to rammed with styles to copy, it's a complete calligraphy practice taking you through breathing, posture and tension to developing your own style. I tried calligraphy before and it looked ok but I've very much enjoyed going right back to the start again and being led through all the correct steps by this book (never have I prepared my nibs properly, I didn't even know it was a thing before now!) It's a very calming, meditative practice following along with the book and I've loved taking a little bit a day quietening the mind and focusing on just forming the right strokes, no distractions. I love the way the book is presented and it soothes my soul, I'm treating it as a bit of 'me time' every time I dip into it and I would absolutely gift this book to a friend. -- Racheal Hotchkiss * Amazon Customer Review *I love books - informative ones - however dislike 'coffee table books' (lots of photos, not much actual usable content/instruction). On first flick through I was worried, beautiful photos and calming colours - looks lovely but would it help a left-handed crafter who has given up looking at calligraphy books after some epic fails? When you look in the index there are only a couple of references to left-handedness, so I started reading the book from the beginning... and was immediately drawn in! Absolutely usable information about pens (how they work, preparing the nibs), inks and paper - straight away I was able to understand some of the splodgy messes of the past, and the description around body and paper positioning meant I could just 'have a play' and follow what was happening instead of looking for separate left-handed instructions. I love the '30-Day Calligraphy Challenge' and accompanying worksheets as it really breaks things down into manageable chunks both in terms of technique and time required each day (10 minutes or so) and I will be doing this. This book is perfect for a beginner or someone who has struggled in the past and should act as a springboard to venturing into more traditional styles of writing if desired. The projects at the end of the book are nice too if you need inspiration. -- Mandy Strahand * Amazon Customer Review *When looking for a good crafting guide, it can be hard to find something that will give you the in-depth training you want. Luckily, Joyce Lee’s The Joy of Modern Calligraphy offers everything you need and more. Delving deep into the theories, techniques and lifestyle that underpin the art of beautiful writing, Joyce’s book takes your calligraphy journey seriously. Her guidance is split into manageable sections, including a 30-day practice challenge she invites you to complete along the way. Even better, the book comes with 20 loose practise sheets for you to hone your new calligraphic mastery! * PaperCrafter Magazine *There are four things that in my opinion, set this book apart from other books about modern calligraphy: The high quality of the edition The reference to traditional calligraphy The precise approach to theory and practice The excellent support provided by pictures and photographs From the first impression, its size, hard cover, and excellent photos make the book stand out from the rest. But the most valuable difference is presenting the textbook and the practice sheets separately. That allows comfortable working whilst being able to see the text at the same time. The reference to traditional calligraphy is something that most modern calligraphy books ignore or mention lightly. In this book, a complete chapter not only describes the differences and the similarities between the two styles but illustrates those references with photos of other talented calligraphers as Rachel Yallop, Leanda Xavian, Huy Hoang Dao, Jessy Lim, Jason Peg, Rosana lbarrola, Brian Knowles, and Nicole Sprekelmann. This chapter also includes an example of Chinese calligraphy by Corrina Tai and ornamental calligraphy by Huy Hoang Dao. In the first half of the book, about ninety pages, all vital aspects of practising calligraphy, from posture to materials and techniques, are detailed. It is a solid starting point for beginners and a valuable reference for more experienced calligraphers. Joyce Lee's presentation on basic letter formation and variations of styles is straightforward, easy to follow and well-illustrated. These qualities are also present in the book's second part, with viable projects for every occasion. I had the privilege of attending one of Joyce's workshops in Manchester, UK, many years ago, when I started with modern calligraphy. This book contains all the knowledge and support I felt she gave us in that class. I highly recommend it as a bridge between these two not always compatible styles, traditional and modern calligraphy. -- Alex Gonaldi * The Edge - Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 What is modern calligraphy? 10 Calligra-life lessons 22 Tools & materials 30 Theories & techniques 44 PROJECTS 92 Gold rings on handwritten envelopes 94, Full circle artwork 98, Glamorous gold acrylic gift tags 102, Colour splash artwork 106, Digital monogram 110, DIY plant labels 114, Simple banner 118, Using coloured paper 122 Calligraphy FAQs 126 Index 128 Practice sheets

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Book SynopsisAn inspirational workbook for complete beginners to discover and master the art of the brush. Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Brush Calligraphy is a uniquely creative and interactive book for anyone wishing to learn how to create stylish and decorative hand-lettered works of art using brush calligraphy.This book brings together the methods and practices taught in Kirsten's workshops, through easy-to-follow, enjoyable projects that will build your brush calligraphy confidence.Includes:- Tips, tricks and techniques for writing with a brush pen or paintbrush.- Calligraphy projects to build your skills.- Removable art cards, hand-lettered by Kirsten Burke to pull out, complete and treasure.Kirsten Burke is a world-renowned calligraphic artist and teacher. Kirsten is the 'Master Calligrapher' for luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford and Creme de la Mer and clients like the BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Rolls Royce. Her best-selling greetings cards, wedding stationery and calligraphy kits can be found in high street shops, online and overseas, and her sell-out calligraphy workshops for adults and children are run from her beautiful industrial studios in West Sussex.

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Book SynopsisPart of the Secrets of Modern Calligraphy series, this modern calligraphy practice pad will keep you inspired and develop your love of lettering. With 3 different types of guidelines for you to fill with your own calligraphy and alphabet styles to copy, this practice pad is the perfect companion to Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy workbook. With tips, tricks and techniques from Kirsten Burke, you will have the chance to practise everything you've learnt in her book and start to create stunning projects for yourself, your family and friends.

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Book SynopsisTake your creative lettering to the next level with A Year in Calligraphy. The latest book from Kirsten Burke is packed full of fun, easy-to-follow craft projects and techniques that will inspire you through every season: create everything from calendars and cards to baubles and biscuits! The projects here will develop your creative lettering skills with nib pens, brush pens and paintbrushes. You'll be writing on pumpkins, bottles, watering cans, wrapping paper and more. Then, record and reflect on your new skills in the interactive journal pages each month.With practice space and traceable letters throughout, and template cards to pull out, use and keep, this is the perfect book for crafty calligraphers looking for their next project.

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Book SynopsisBreak the rules, embrace imperfection, and express your unique self through lettering art! This book is for anyone who's felt the pressure of perfection. As a schoolgirl in Vietnam and later in online lettering classes, Huyen Dinh was always told to perfect her penmanship. Instead, she started embracing her own imperfect style-with squiggly lines, cheeky messages, and candy colors. In this upbeat guidebook, Dinh walks you through the basic rules of lettering and then teaches you how to break them in clever and creative ways. She shares challenges and triumphs from her own artistic journey and offers inspiration as well as technical tips. You can use your new lettering skills to tell your personal story, support a cause you care about, or decorate your tote bags and sneakers! Fully illustrated in Dinh's signature pastel palette, this book is the perfect companion for any aspiring creative.

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Book SynopsisThis workbook is a perfectionism-free zone for breaking the rules and expressing your unique self through lettering art! The workbook for aspiring letterers who want to let go of perfectionism and follow their dreams. As a schoolgirl in Vietnam and later in online lettering classes, Huyen Dinh was always told to perfect her penmanship. Instead, she started embracing her own imperfect style-with squiggly lines, cheeky messages, and candy colors. Now it's your turn! This guided workbook invites you to break the rules, embrace your ugly sketches, and discover your own special lettering style. Along the way, Dinh offers inspiration, encouragement, and tips. And once you've filled this sketchbook, you can use your new lettering skills to tell your personal story, support a cause you care about, or decorate your tote bags and sneakers!

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Book SynopsisCreate beautiful gifts, stationery and decorations that incorporate the elegant, centuries-old art of Japanese calligraphy. Developed since the sixth century, practised by the royal elite and Buddhist scholars, and packed with spiritual meaning, Japanese calligraphy has its own style: simple, elegant and gentle. Starting with a history section that illuminates thousands of years of calligraphy with inspiring examples, the core of the book is a clear step-by-step guide to creating stunning calligraphy. The 15 projects, from a greetings card to painting calligraphy motifs on river pebbles and linen hangings, represent authentic uses of Japanese scripts. The combination of simple strokes and meaningful characters that makes up each of these unique projects means you can create artworks that will give you and your loved ones truly enduring results. A clear materials section shows you exactly what you need to start, while the comprehensive techniques chapter demonstrates how to hold the brush, create characters and write pieces. Also included are 100 of the most popular Western first names, plus a series of greetings, sentiments and poems, including haikus and Zen proverbs, so you can personalise your projects.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated exploration of the art of calligraphy in Hebrew, from the Sacred Scrolls to modern Hebrew graffiti. Calligrapher and scribe Izzy Pludwinski is in love with letters, and this love shines through in this ground-breaking book. Here you will find examples of writing and design from Biblical times to the present day that showcase the art of lettering as well as the beauty inherent in the forms themselves. Individual chapters look at historical manuscripts and their influence, traditional calligraphy and lettering, aleph-bets and individual letters, abstract and decorative calligraphy, the use of Hebrew calligraphy in fine art and street art, with a final a section on scripts from sacred objects. With more than 200 illustrations that span the history of the Hebrew alephbet over three millennia, this book will engage, delight, and surprise.Trade ReviewThis is one superbly beautiful book, and an important one. * Alphabet Journal *A treat for the eyes and mind * Publishers Weekly *Izzy Pludwinski has an artist's eyes and the disciplined hands of a master scribe. In this beautiful book he writes from the heart with deep understanding of the techniques and rhythms of traditional and modern Hebrew letterforms and shows us how the aleph-bet continues to evolve, versatile and beautiful, as a vitally expressive contemporary art form. -- Donald JacksonIzzy Pludwinski is an artist, an artisan, and a master teacher. His letterforms sing and soar ... This work is a gift that deserves to be given to all whom we love, and to all whom we wish to introduce to the breathtaking beauty of Hebrew script. -- Marc Michael Epstein... profusely illustrated with examples from thousands of years ago to the present day; running the gamut from polished, consistent letterforms to wildly abstract expressions of the alphabet - including three dimensional carved examples and even street graffiti. For an overview of the possibilities for beauty offered by Hebrew letters there is no better resource than this book. -- Jerry Kelly... this is a book for font enthusiasts, lovers of Judaica, and those passionate about the minutiae and range of the written form. * Hyperallergic *[a] magisterial examination of the evolution and practice of the Hebrew letter and its calligraphy -- David A. Andelman * The Fellowship of American Bibliographic Societies Journal *

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Book SynopsisA joyful exploration of modern calligraphy, with exercises and ideas to help you get creative with ink. Modern calligraphy has taken social media by storm and inspired thousands of people to put pen to paper and get involved with ink. For years, handwriting has been in danger of becoming lost to keyboards and smartphones, with few of us picking up a pen to do much more than scrawl a shopping list or take hasty notes in meetings so, for professional calligrapher Betty Soldi, this increase in interest is welcome.   In Inkspired, Betty encourages you to reconnect with handwriting and discover the calming, creative joy of calligraphy. The book contains guidelines and practice pages, and its calligraphy-friendly paper and unique lie-flat binding mean you can write straight into the book with ease. Once you have had a go at her own `Alphabetty' of calligraphic letters, you are encouraged to develop your own individual style, with a section of projects,

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Book SynopsisMake your words beautiful and unique, with these elegant hand-lettering styles. Professional hand-lettering artist Kate Forrester presents twenty-six of her most popular scripts in easy-to-follow exercises. Ranging from fluid calligraphic styles to antique mosaics, there's an alphabet here for every occasion. Display capitals, in bold colours, also appear, lifting this book far above the competition.

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to modern calligraphy, complete with worksheets and projects. In Modern Lettering, you will learn how to create beautiful decorative handwriting in a variety of styles. It’s a fun and immersive guide, inviting you to explore beautiful letterforms, experiment with your own hand-lettering style and use calligraphy for creative projects. Professional calligrapher Rebecca Cahill Roots guides the reader through the basic techniques, sharing useful tips along the way. She brings her own unique style to a range of beautiful modern calligraphy alphabets, each accompanied by worksheets printed on high-quality calligraphy paper for practising. There are tips for mixing fonts, using different coloured inks and beginner’s brush calligraphy. Once you’ve mastered the basic techniques, you can apply your handwriting skills to some of the stylish step-by-step projects featured, including wedding stationery, framed quotes and personalised envelopes. This fun and approachable guide is a must-have for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their lettering, whether it’s for a particular project or for taking up a new hobby.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated practical guide to creating beautiful modern lettering with brushes and brush pens. Learn brush lettering with this creative guide from calligrapher extraordinaire Rebecca Cahill Roots, aka Betty Etiquette. In this quirky and relatable guide, she guides you through how to use brushes and brush pens to make exquisite letterforms. One of the most popular hand-lettering techniques, brush lettering is a beautiful, free-spirited style that, once mastered, is easy to develop into a unique personal style. The book is divided into chapters by type of media, covering ink, watercolour, gouache and brush pens. Each section contains a set of exercises for practising the technique including an alphabet and a set of numbers to copy. To finish off, there's a selection of pretty and practical projects to make using brush lettering, including beautifully decorated celebration cards, cushions and tableware.Trade Review'Watch out emails and text messages!''Both beautiful and useful – a William Morris dream' * Mollie Makes *

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Book SynopsisMindful Calligraphy is a unique and groundbreaking book that fuses the art of calligraphy and mindfulness. Calligraphy has long been known to centre and balance mind and body – concentrating on pen strokes is a good way to tune in positively and live in the moment. And lettering and calligraphy is having a major renaissance as we look for an antidote for our digital age. Progressing from simple movements and shapes to words and phrases, this creative, step-by-step guide helps you to learn how to focus your mind, beat stress, and tune out unwelcome thinking. Tracing the letters helps you stay on the path, always progressing, always centred. Your creation, at the end, is a mini work of art. Organized in progressive and easy-to-follow exercises, Mindful Calligraphy is the perfect guide on this journey towards tranquility and calligraphic beauty.Trade Review‘[A] calming antidote to modern society’s relentless rush' * Paper Crafter *

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Book SynopsisIllustrations and major decoration of sixteen Anglo-Saxon manuscripts, fully described and indexed, are reproduced here in 454 photographs, many for the first time. Manuscripts included are: the Athelstan Psalter, the Harley Psalter, the Bury Psalter, the Paris Psalter, the Boulogne Gospels, the Arenberg Gospels, the Trinity Gospels, the Eadui Codex, Pembroke College MS 301, the Bury Gospels, the Judith of Flanders Gospels (Pierpont Morgan MSS 709 and 708), the Monte Casino Gospel Book, the Hereford Gospels, the Psychomachia of Prudentius, and the Junius Manuscript.Table of ContentsPreface Descriptions of the Manuscripts Descriptions of the Plates Index to Iconographic Contens Photographic Plates 1.1 to 16.51

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Book SynopsisThe Chester Beatty Library’s 16th-century Ruzbihan Qur’an—produced in the city of Shiraz in southwest Iran—is one of the finest Islamic manuscripts known. In terms of both materials and workmanship, it is exquisite: lapis lazuli and gold, the two most expensive pigments available, are used on every page, while the rendering of the decoration is exceptionally fine. This is the most detailed and comprehensive study of any Islamic manuscript—and it is well worthy of such scrutiny. Praised in a 16th-century account as one of the finest calligraphers of his time, Ruzbihan Muhammad al-Tab`i al-Shirazi would have produced numerous Qur’ans during the course of his career, but only five signed by him have survived. Much of the study of this, surely his finest manuscript, is focussed on understanding the processes and procedures involved in the production of the manuscript and thus on gaining an insight into the problems faced by Ruzbihan and the other artists and how they resolved them. Certain surprising and never-before-seen techniques of production and `tricks-of-the trade’ have been uncovered. A large portion of the information presented is the result of very close examination, under high magnification, of the manuscript’s 445 folios (890 pages). Many of the reproductions included are of minute details of the decoration that are difficult, or even impossible, to see with the unaided eye. The book follows the order in which work on the manuscript would have progressed, beginning with an examination of Ruzbihan’s calligraphy, the various scripts he used to copy the text and the problems he faced, such as the spacing of the text and his errors and omissions. Additions, such as marginal notations, recitation marks and decorative devices indicating the divisions of the text, all of which guide the reciter in his reading of the Qur’an, are also considered. Although the manuscript’s renown has traditionally rested with the name of its calligrapher, it is equally the quality, extent, diversity and complexity of its superb decorative programme—the work of a team of highly skilled, yet anonymous artists and artisans—that sets the manuscript apart from most other 16th-century Persian Qur’ans. Fittingly, therefore, the bulk of the study focuses on this aspect of the manuscript. Major aspects of the illumination, such as its lavish beginning, middle and end illuminations, are examined as well as more minor elements such as the `rays’ that emerge from the frontis- and finispiece; even the tiniest of details are revealed, such as what are, in the book, termed `squiggles and eyes’, hidden amongst the illuminations and a challenge to find for the even the most eagle-eyed viewer. However, while many of the secrets of the production of the manuscript were revealed, many mysteries remain. Chief among these is the startling change in aesthetic evident in the illuminations of the final ten openings of the manuscript. Why such as change was undertaken—and then halted—is not known. As was increasingly revealed as study of the manuscript progressed—and as the reader of the book will quickly come to realise—Chester Beatty’s Ruzbihan Qur’an is an intriguing and very special manuscript.Trade ReviewProbably the most detailed examination of any complete Qur’an manuscript ever undertaken, of value to anyone involved in conservation or bibliography, and, indeed, since Ruzbihan and his colleagues undoubtedly achieved a great work of art, a source of delight to anyone who turns these pages ... there are few manuscript experts capable of Wright’s devotion to detail, but it is evident that what keeps her working on this great project is a driving enthusiasm for this superb artistic accomplishment, and she infects the reader with her passion. * The Art Newspaper *

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Book SynopsisLETTERING & CALLIGRAPHY WINNER OF THE CREATIVE BOOK AWARDS 2023 Providing oodles of inspiration and hours of fun, this is the go-to book for fans of hand-lettering and calligraphy. Beginners can start right from the basics and follow step-by-step tutorials on letter formation, spacing, design, and embellishments before moving on to recreate 40 alphabets in a range of styles, from elegant scripts to modern geometric forms and charming, quirky letters. Use your skills to add a personal touch to everything from invitations to scrapbooks, doodles to wedding stationery and journals to posters. Accompanied by over 75 full colour illustrations, this book offers hours of fun and oodles of inspiration for hand-lettering beginners and experts alike.Table of ContentsAbout This Book The Classroom Adjusting the letter height Letter spacing Writing tools The Alphabets Accents and Punctuation Glossary Credits and Resources

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Book SynopsisIn the series Collection of Ancient Calligraphy and Painting Handscrolls: Calligraphy, 10 masterpieces from famous masters of different dynasties are collected, covering mainstream scripts such as regular script, semi-cursive script, cursive script and so on. These treasured copybooks for calligraphy lovers are presented in the traditional format of a handscroll, which can be opened in sequence.

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