"... A carefully structured beginner's course. Learn the basic principles behind a range of alphabets, letter-by-letter and stroke-by-stroke, in a series of focused technique-based tutorials..."--P. [4] of cover.

Learn the basic principles behind a range of alphabets, letter-by-letter and stroke-by-stroke, in a series of focused technique-based tutorials.

In an age of myriad computer fonts and instant communication, your handwriting style is increasingly a very personal creation. In this book, Margaret Shepherd, America's premier calligrapher, shows you that calligraphy is not simply a craft you can learn, but an elegant art form that you can make your own. Calligraphy remains perennially popular, often adorning wedding invitations, diplomas, and commercial signs. Whether it is Roman, Gothic, Celtic, Bookhand, or Italic style, calligraphy conveys class and elegance. Margaret Shepherd makes this ancient art form accessible in a completely hand-lettered technical guide that will: * Provide context for calligraphy as an art, exploring the rich tradition of hand-lettering and mapping the evolution of the most popular styles. * Give detailed technical advice on choosing pens, paper, and inks, setting up your workspace, mastering various pen angles, along with step-by-step illustrations to guide you as you practice. * Explain which alphabets are appropriate for different forms of writing. For example, the Roman alphabet works well for short, unpunctuated passages, while the Italic alphabet is more suited to informal everyday communication. * Encourage you to personalize your lettering by using variant strokes and interpreting how you would like the words to look on the page. * Inspire you with carefully chosen illustrations and examples, which bring letters to life. In Margaret Shepherd's own words, "Calligraphy trains not only your eye and hand, but your mind as well." Learn Calligraphy is the authoritative primer for this age-old craft, and will help develop a new appreciation for lettering as you discover your creative personality.

A perfect gift for anyone who wants to learn the "write" way to craft calligraphy. Calligraphy is about creating something uniquely beautiful, whether to celebrate a special occasion like marriage or to use every day in the form of stationery. Author Molly Suber Thorpe, an award-winning wedding invitation designer and calligrapher based in Los Angeles, works closely with her international clients to give them the distinctive products they're looking for. In Modern Calligraphy, you can learn from this experienced expert how to master this fresh modern lettering style. The first book to teach this bold new style breaks the calligraphy process down into simple steps so anyone can learn to create their own stunning wedding invitations, thank you cards, gift tags, and more. Starting with an overview of the supplies—from paper to ink to pens—you will learn how to form letters, words, and then phrases by following Molly's clear step-by-step instructions, and by practicing with the provided templates. After mastering letter forms using a pointed pen and ink you can take it to the next level by learning how to use watercolor and gouache, or how to digitize your calligraphy. The twenty projects in the book provide lots of inspiration for making your own and are grouped into three sections: weddings, entertainment, and personal stationery. With loads of ideas, practice exercises, and helpful tips, soon you will be turning out gorgeous script calligraphy pieces like the ones featured in wedding magazines and popular websites like Pinterest.

Calligraphy Lessons For Beginners: One Week Exercises That Will Teach You To Write Beautifully Book#1: Calligraphy: Lessons For Beginners: Start To Write Beautifully Even If You Haven't Tried It Before! Calligraphy is an art that is gaining popularity in our modern culture. It has been around for thousands of years, and has been used by nearly every culture on every continent. There are some that are more famous for their work, such as the Far Eastern countries, but in truth it has been used all over the globe. If you have ever seen any letter or artwork with calligraphy on it, you are going to want to try it out for yourself. If you have ever given this a try on your own, it is likely that you didn't have the same results you were hoping for. It is an art that is a lot harder than it looks, and it is easy to become frustrated with it if you aren't patient or don't know what you are doing. I am going to show you how to do it properly, and help you learn how to do this ancient art. It is going to take some practice, and a bit of patients on your part, but you are going to get it if you are diligent and committed. It is not an art for those that aren't patient, or for those that don't like to take their time. Book#2: Calligraphy: Write Like In Those Vintage Letters You Saw In The Movies! One Week Lessons With Exercises To Write With Uncommonly Handsome Hand Although cursive writing has been on the decline, calligraphy is growing as a trendy skill. This book is aimed at that market, to make the best out of this stylist method of penning the page. Come along with us as we explore the best calligraphy techniques and skills! This book takes straight from the pages of Roman Emperors and High School Art teachers alike! Calligraphy is a wonderful skill to learn but it takes practice and more importantly it takes good teaching! And that teaching must be accurate from the beginning, because just like playing the piano form is very important. This is why it is so imperative to have good learning material to get you started out on the right foot. Getting you started right is the emphasis of this book, from buying the right supplies to creating a good workspace; nothing is left behind as we delve into the very best route to lead you to some uncommonly handsome handwriting! Download your E book "Calligraphy Lessons For Beginners: One Week Exercises That Will Teach You To Write Beautifully" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now with 1-Click" button!

Learn the beauty and joy of modern lettering with By Hand, a thoughtful collection of projects and lessons to bring unique, handmade designs into your life, home, and gatherings. In a world of screens and social media, people are constantly searching for ways to reconnect to the handmade and the authentic-to add a personal spark and a beautiful look to everyday objects and occasions. The art of modern lettering is a point of connection, a way of crafting letters and words into something that delights the eyes and feeds the soul. With unique projects, a gorgeous exposed spine and lay-flat binding, and an Instagram-worthy aesthetic, By Hand provides an inspirational jumping-off point for readers who want to incorporate lettering into a slower, more intentional lifestyle. Blending the aspirational and the instructional, By Hand brings the beauty of lettering beyond the page, through 30 distinct projects, from watercolor placecards to cozy pillows. Relatable lessons introduce readers to the essentials of lettering, including tools (brush pens, brushes, and paint pens), essential lessons, and developing a personal style, with the warm and welcoming approach of popular Instagram letterer Nicole Miyuki Santo. Encouraging lessons sprinkled throughout the book add a touch of mindfulness, while bright, airy photography and step-by-step lettered samples make this lovely volume a stunning approach to an on-trend pastime.