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The complete photo guide to hand lettering & calligraphy, the essential reference for novice and expert letterers and calligraphers, Abbey Sy

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The complete photo guide to hand lettering & calligraphy, the essential reference for novice and expert letterers and calligraphers, Abbey Sy

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The complete photo guide to hand lettering & calligraphy

Oclc number

1038050600

Responsibility statement

Abbey Sy

Sub title

the essential reference for novice and expert letterers and calligraphers

Summary

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 of mark-making tools, with in-depth how-to on adding flourishes and other special details, plus creative projects. There's also an introduction to modifying and creating letterforms digitally, as well as practice sheets for the featured alphabets. So whether you've never tried lettering before or you'd like to develop your skills and consider all your creative options, The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy will guide and inspire you on your lettering journey

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Hand lettering & calligraphyGuide to hand lettering & calligraphy

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