Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Learn how to create beautiful, hand-lettered stationery, art, and other decorations with Modern Calligraphy, a sophisticated, interactive book full of exquisite sample alphabets, fun exercises, and simple step-by-step projects. From modern calligraphy in ink to hand lettering in chalk on blackboard and brush lettering in paint, you will discover a variety of ingenious and unique ways to turn words and letters into projects that can be given as gifts, sent as snail mail, or used within your home decor. Among other things, you will learn to create eyecatching letterforms, embellish with swirls and flourishes, free-brush letters on canvas, and digitize your work for printing. Along the way, you will find plenty of inspiration and helpful artist tips to encourage you, as well as numerous open practice pages to help you develop your own lettering style. You can customize letters and words, developing your own rules and methods as you go. With oractical projects for all sorts of celebrations, from engagements and weddings to baby showers and even Halloween, Modern Calligraphy Workshop will give you the inspiration as well as the skills to turn your everyday handwriting into artwork.
Synopsis
The Modern Calligraphy: The Workbook is a guide to the popular craft of calligraphy.
Starting with a lettering warm-up, Imogen Owen begins with the basics as she takes you through all the key steps to improve your skills.
With Imogen's careful guidance, practice your technique and build on your confidence as your work through the exercises - there is lots of space in the book as well as links to printable templates.
The Modern Calligraphy: The Workbook is a companion book to Modern Calligraphy Workshop: The Creative Art of Pen, Brush and Chalk Lettering.