By hand
Subtitle: the art of modern lettering
By: Nicole Miyuki Santo ; [photographs by Sunny Y. Kim]
Contributors: Kim, Sunny Y., photographer
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Running Press
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 271
ISBN-13: 9780762463411
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Lettering; Calligraphy; Decorative arts; Handicraft
Description: "Blending the aspirational and the instructional, By Hand brings the beauty of lettering beyond the page, through 30 distinct projects, from watercolor place cards 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."--Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Section 1 Tool: Brush pens.; title: The foundation strokes/ patterns --; title: Foundation strokes to letters/ ABC art --; title: The numbers/ table numbers --; title: The letters/ celebration garland --; title: The connection/ drink stirrers --; title: The words/ cake topper --; title: The space between/ notebook --; title: The angle/ dessert signs --; title: Playing with the angle/ menus --; title: The shapes/ stickers -- -- Section 2 tool: Brushes.; title: Brush + ink/ gift tags --; title: Watercolor/ confetti cones  --; title: Exploring your style + bonus watercolor wash/ place cards --; title: Thumbnail sketches/ I heart you card --; title: Flourishes/ home sweet home sign --; title: The bounce + bonus block lettering/ party invite --; title: Exploring layouts/ envelopes --; title: Thin vs. thick/ ribbon --; title: Gradient colors/ wall art --; title: The process/ linen banner -- -- Section 3 tool: Pens.; title: How to fake it/ notes, calendars, to-do lists --; title: The tough connections/ place mats --; title: Trial + error/ found objects --; title: Capital letters/ coasters --; title: Changing up the connection/ cups + glasses --; title: My flow/ lettering on acrylic --; title: The double letters/ welcome wood sign --; title: The ends + bonus embellishments/ thank-you bags --; title: Composition/ pillowcase --; title: Visualize + execute/ balloons.