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Book Synopsis
With Special Effects Lettering and Calligraphy, you’ll learn to master a variety of lettering styles and gorgeous mediums to create amazing lettered art.

This fun, colorful, and inspiring guide for lettering enthusiasts at all levels of experience is written and illustrated by popular lettering artist and Domestika instructor Grace Frosen of @gracecallidesigns, who shares her secrets on how to create vibrant and unique designs.
 
  • Getting Started. Experiment with pens, paper, and other essential art materials.
  • Creative Lettering for Beginners. Warm-up exercises, hand-lettering basics, and alphabet guides.
  • Adding Extra Sparkle. Develop your own style and add various special effects and techniques to make your lettering pop.
  • Colors and Blending. Blend colors and learn to work with metallics and other glittering mediums.
  • Oodles of Doodles. Add illustrations, flourishes,

    Trade Review
    "A great lettering and calligraphy resource that’s filled with inventive ideas, rather than traditional approaches. Readers interested in exploring creative lettering will likely find this to be a helpful title for getting started." * Library Journal *
    "An ideal instructional reference that explores a wide range of mediums and styles, including dazzling special effects, stunning color combinations, and impressive embellishments." * Midwest Book Review *

    Table of Contents
    INTRODUCTION
    1. Getting Started
    Experiment with pens, paper, and other essential art materials
    2. Creative Lettering for Beginners
    Warm-up exercises, hand-lettering basics, and alphabet guides
    3. Adding Extra Sparkle
    Developing your own style and adding various special effects and techniques to make your lettering pop
    4. Colors and Blending
    Blending colors and working with metallics and other glittering mediums
    5. Oodles of Doodles
    Adding illustrations, flourishes, and embellishments to your lettering pieces
    6. Putting It All Together
    Creating well-composed art pieces that combine different styles in a beautiful layout
    RESOURCES
    ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    INDEX

Special Effects Lettering and Calligraphy

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    Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
    Publication Date: 19/10/2023
    ISBN13: 9780760380543, 978-0760380543
    ISBN10: 0760380546
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    With Special Effects Lettering and Calligraphy, you’ll learn to master a variety of lettering styles and gorgeous mediums to create amazing lettered art.

    This fun, colorful, and inspiring guide for lettering enthusiasts at all levels of experience is written and illustrated by popular lettering artist and Domestika instructor Grace Frosen of @gracecallidesigns, who shares her secrets on how to create vibrant and unique designs.
     
    • Getting Started. Experiment with pens, paper, and other essential art materials.
    • Creative Lettering for Beginners. Warm-up exercises, hand-lettering basics, and alphabet guides.
    • Adding Extra Sparkle. Develop your own style and add various special effects and techniques to make your lettering pop.
    • Colors and Blending. Blend colors and learn to work with metallics and other glittering mediums.
    • Oodles of Doodles. Add illustrations, flourishes,

      Trade Review
      "A great lettering and calligraphy resource that’s filled with inventive ideas, rather than traditional approaches. Readers interested in exploring creative lettering will likely find this to be a helpful title for getting started." * Library Journal *
      "An ideal instructional reference that explores a wide range of mediums and styles, including dazzling special effects, stunning color combinations, and impressive embellishments." * Midwest Book Review *

      Table of Contents
      INTRODUCTION
      1. Getting Started
      Experiment with pens, paper, and other essential art materials
      2. Creative Lettering for Beginners
      Warm-up exercises, hand-lettering basics, and alphabet guides
      3. Adding Extra Sparkle
      Developing your own style and adding various special effects and techniques to make your lettering pop
      4. Colors and Blending
      Blending colors and working with metallics and other glittering mediums
      5. Oodles of Doodles
      Adding illustrations, flourishes, and embellishments to your lettering pieces
      6. Putting It All Together
      Creating well-composed art pieces that combine different styles in a beautiful layout
      RESOURCES
      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
      ABOUT THE AUTHOR
      INDEX

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