The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering: Techniques Projects Inspiration

About this book

A beautiful introduction to a popular art. Thanks to the guidance of an experienced calligraphy teacher anyone can add a touch of elegance to invitations handwritten poems and a variety of surfaces. Annie Cicale provides a complete easy-to-follow course in the art of beautiful writing and an attractive resource filled with breathtaking images. Shell guide your pen as you master broad pen alphabets including classic uncial Roman and italic caps as well as playful invented styles with added variations. Copy a historical letter technique and understand the basics of layout design texture and color. Seventeen projects include a traditional certificate with decorative contrasts and flourishes; journals and scrapbooks; and even a colorful silk-screened pillow.