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The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering: A comprehensive guide to more than 100 traditional calligraphy and hand-lettering techniques

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The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering provides expert instruction on the intricacies of traditional lettering techniques, as well as an introduction to contemporary hand-lettering formats.

From selecting the appropriate tools, such as pens, nibs, brushes, inks, and papers, to learning optimal hand positioning and understanding the intricacies of lettering angles, heights, spacing, and strokes, The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering will help lettering enthusiasts swiftly master their craft. 

Step-by-step lessons, practice templates, and a range of stunning alphabets demonstrate the breadth of artistic achievement that comes with practice and dedication. Four professional artists guide you through traditional calligraphy techniques, as well as an introduction to contemporary hand-lettering art forms, such as brush lettering and mixed media, for a well-rounded approach to the craft.

Additionally, a short section on Chinese brush lettering and several mixed media lettering projects inspire creativity and demonstrate how calligraphy and lettering can be used in wider artistic contexts and projects. Including practice templates for several featured alphabets in addition to mixed media bonus projects designed to inspire artistic creativity, The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering will inspire lettering enthusiasts of all skill levels to strengthen their existing skills and delve into new, lesser-known variations of the trend. See more
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Product Details
  • Dimensions: 229 x 305mm
  • Publication Date: 27 Sep 2018
  • Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781633225947

About Arthur NewhallCari FerraroEugene MetcalfJohn Stevens

Cari Ferraro has been practicing calligraphy for over three decades. She has studied with many of the finest calligraphers teaching today and taught broad pen calligraphy to children and adults. Her design business Prose and Letters has fulfilled calligraphy commissions for weddings corporations institutions and individuals since 1982. She also maintains a website as an online portfolio and catalog of her cards prints books and wedding certificates. Her calligraphic manuscript books are collected by individuals and libraries around the country. Her work has been featured in the magazines Victoria Letter Arts Review and Somerset Studio; the Calligrapher's Engagement Calendar; and several wedding books. Cari makes her home in Northern California.John Stevens is an internationally known calligrapher designer and lettering artist with 30 years of experience in the field. An art major and former musician he found his true calling when he was introduced to lettering while apprenticing in a sign shop. John's prestigious client list includes Rolling Stone Time Reader's Digest and Newsweek magazines; Pepsi; Atlantic Records; HBO; Lucasfilms; IBM; Disney; and many others.

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