num_pages: 160
description: Calligraphy the art of elegant beautiful lettering has increased in popularity over the last several years. From brides who want to address their wedding invitations to do-it-yourselfers who want to prepare certificates or make a family tree and even for art journalers and scrapbookers who like creative text in their works calligraphy books and classes are hot.This new-in-hardcover book will spark the interest of the calligraphy novice by introducing a new approach to lettering one that combines a lively combination of traditional lettering styles fun and scripty modern styles and artsy street-style lettering along with project ideas that incorporate creative lettering.The book demonstrates the uses of traditional and cutting edge lettering tools from classic calligraphy pens to bling-producing metallic foils and glue pens. It introduces a wide array of lettering styles with complete alphabets sample artworks that show an application. Fully stepped-out illustrations break down each letterform taking the reader through each stroke and a large collection of gallery images provides further inspiration for how to use creative lettering in artwork.
language: English
title: Hand Lettering and Contemporary Calligraphy
publisher: Crestline Books