Creative Lettering and Beyond (Creative and Beyond): Inspiring tips, techniques, and ideas for hand lettering...

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Gabri Joy Kirkendall Laura Lavender

Creative Lettering and Beyond (Creative and Beyond)

Inspiring tips, techniques, and ideas for hand lettering your way to beautiful works of art...

Gabri Joy Kirkendall, Laura Lavender, Julie Manwaring , Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn

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English

Quarto Books
03 November 2014

Art & Architecture; Art techniques & principles; Typography & lettering; Painting & art manuals

Series: Creative...and Beyond

Creative Lettering and Beyond combines the artistic talents and inspirational tips and tutorials of several professional hand letterers and calligraphers for a dynamic and interactive learning experience. After a brief introduction to the various tools and materials, artists and lettering enthusiasts will learn how to master the art of hand lettering and typography through engaging, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects, prompts, and exercises. From the basic shape and form of letters, to cursive script, spacing, and alignment, artists will discover how to transform simple words, phrases, and quotes into beautiful works of hand-lettered art. The interactive format and step-by-step process offers inspirational instruction for a wide variety of fun projects and gift ideas, including hand-rendered phrases on paper and digitally enhanced notecards. Artists will also discover how to apply lettering to linen, coffee mugs, calendars, and more. Numerous practice pages and interactive prompts throughout the book invite readers to put their newfound lettering skills to use, as well as work out their artistic ideas. Covering a variety of styles and types of lettered art, including calligraphy, illustration, chalk lettering, and more, artists will find a plethora of exercises and tips to help them develop their own unique lettering style. With comprehensive instructions and fun, inspirational exercises and projects, Creative Lettering and Beyond is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to learn this beautiful and stylish art form.

By: Gabri Joy Kirkendall, Laura Lavender, Julie Manwaring, Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn, Walter Foster
Imprint: Quarto Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 223mm, Width: 297mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 710g
ISBN: 9781600583971
ISBN 10: 1600583970
Series: Creative...and Beyond
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 03 November 2014
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

More than 85 years ago, WALTER FOSTER-a well-known artist, instructor, and collector-began producing art instruction books from his home in Laguna Beach, CA. He originally wrote, illustrated, printed, bound, packaged, shipped, and distributed them himself. Although Walter passed away in 1981 at the age of 90, his legacy continues in a growing product line. Walter Foster Publishing now provides how-to books and kits to millions of enthusiastic artists worldwide who enjoy the rewards of learning how to draw and paint. People who have never before picked up a paintbrush or drawing pencil have discovered their artistic talents through his easy-to-follow instruction books.

Reviews for Creative Lettering and Beyond (Creative and Beyond): Inspiring tips, techniques, and ideas for hand lettering your way to beautiful works of art

If you're a little overwhelmed by the branches of lettering, Creative Lettering and Beyond is a great book to flip through...Find out which style suits you best before diving into projects like DIY temporary tattoos and making your own chalkboard. --Book Riot