The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy: The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Letterers and Calligraphers PDF
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THE COMPLETE PHOTO GUIDE TO HAND LETTERING & CALLIGRAPHY THE ESSENTIAL REFERENCE FOR NOVICE AND EXPERT LETTERERS AND CALLIGRAPHERS ABBEY SY Contents Preface How to Use This Book 1 Tools and Materials Traditional Tools Modern Tools Digital Tools Other Tools for Lettering Surfaces 2 Lettering Primer Anatomy Lesson Alphabet Characteristics Forming Letters Adding Weight Lines Connecting Letterforms 3 Classic Calligraphy Using Traditional Tools Using Modern Tools Italic Calligraphy Copperplate Spencerian Calligraphy Blackletter Calligraphy Roman Calligraphy Offhand Flourishes Project 4 Modern Hand Lettering Using Traditional Tools Using Modern Tools Basic Script Adding Bounce Flourishes Flowers and Leaves Projects 5 Decorative Lettering Using Liners Serif Sans Serif Letters and Layouts Creating Illustrations Within Letterforms Projects 6 Digital Lettering Getting Started Tools Scanning and Basic Editing Drawing Letterforms Creating Special Effects Adding Dimension Projects Practice Sheets Resources Glossary Contributors Acknowledgments About the Author Index Letters communicate effectively through words and the stories they tell; but they also have a visual component, that adds meaning through illustration and other decorative effects. The recent resurgence of calligraphy and hand lettering has given artists and designers new and classical techniques to incorporate into their creative work, paving the way for the craft to flourish in the years to come. The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy takes you through the process of turning letters into art, and it demonstrates various ways you can use calligraphy and hand lettering in your artistic practice. Whether it’s designing an invitation, writing a heartfelt note to a friend, creating your own gift wrap, or decorating a tote bag, this book shares a multitude of ways to get creative with your letters and layouts. You will find information about the range of traditional, modern, and digital tools; a lettering primer featuring alphabet characteristics and techniques; a guide to classical calligraphy including italics, copperplate, Spencerian, blackletter, and roman; a chapter on modern hand lettering and using different types of scripts, flourishes, and flowers to embellish your work; an in-depth look at decorative lettering and composing layouts; and last, an introduction to digital lettering and how to transform hand-drawn elements into digitally rendered illustrations. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into the world of calligraphy and hand lettering, I hope you find this book to be a useful and inspiring tool for your creative endeavors. There is always something new to learn. Always be creating, This book is a thorough guide to the world of calligraphy and hand lettering. Here are some tips on how to use this book. 1 Read and take notes. Each chapter contains how-tos on different kinds of calligraphy and hand lettering. Take notes and keep in mind some techniques you can use for your work. You can use this book as a launching point for further research once you discover which type of lettering you want to focus on. 2 Familiarize yourself with the terminology. You will encounter many typography-related terms in the following pages. Familiarize yourself with the commonly used terms, most of which are defined in the text or in the glossary. 3 Use practice sheets for application of skills and monitoring your progress. At the end of this book, you will find 32 pages of practice sheets for you to apply what you’ve learned and to track your hand-lettering and calligraphy process. Each chapter has a corresponding set of worksheets so you can do your drills as you make your way through the book. 4 Experiment and have fun. Whether it’s working on your strokes and drills for calligraphy, thinking of patterns to apply to your letterforms, or starting your own DIY project, experiment and have fun. Enjoy the process of learning new skills and honing your creative juices. your creative juices. Time to turn the page and start creating! chapter 1 Tools and Materials Tools are important parts of the creative process. Traditional and modern tools each create a different impact on the final piece of art. Each artist has her own preferences and needs, but it is best to experiment with a variety of techniques and tools to learn how you can incorporate new methods and materials into your work. This chapter explains the various kinds of materials you will encounter as you try your hand at calligraphy and lettering, highlighting their distinct qualities, where to find them, and which types best fit each area of calligraphy or hand lettering.
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