The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy: The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert...

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Abbey Sy

The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy

The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Letterers and Calligraphers

Abbey Sy

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English

Creative Publishing International, US
23 May 2018

Typography & lettering; Lettering & calligraphy

Series: Complete Photo Guide

Written by popular Instagram letterer Abbey Sy, The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy covers the basics and beyond for creative lettering techniques.

The book begins with an overview of tools and materials, both traditional (pointed pen and fountain pen) and modern (including brush markers and chalk), then presents a visual glossary of letter forms, highlights the unique characteristics of the featured alphabets, and demonstrates how to draw letter forms to foster an understanding of how they're created. The core chapters explore traditional, modern, and special effects lettering using a variety of mark-making tools, with in-depth how-to on adding flourishes and other special details, plus creative projects. There's also an introduction to modifying and creating letter forms digitally, as well as practice sheets for the featured alphabets. So whether you've never tried lettering before or you'd like to develop your skills and consider all your creative options, The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy will guide and inspire you on your lettering journey.

By: Abbey Sy
Imprint: Creative Publishing International, US
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 275mm, Width: 210mm,
ISBN: 9781589239630
ISBN 10: 1589239636
Series: Complete Photo Guide
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 23 May 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Abbey Sy is an artist, designer, and author based in the Philippines. With a passion for hand lettering and design, her work is inspired by retro advertising, desaturated hues, and vintage labels. She has recently published her first book, entitled The ABCs of Hand Lettering under Summit Books, which became a best-seller. Occasionally, she also teaches classes on hand lettering. Always geared up for the next adventure, Abbey also has a penchant for architectural structures that she ends up documenting in her travel journal. She hopes to constantly create art and inspire others to follow their artistic dreams for the rest of her life.

Reviews for The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy: The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Letterers and Calligraphers

The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy is an ideal instructional guide and manual...Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation. -- Midwest Book Review