Calligraphy Alphabets Made Easy
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Author | : Margaret Shepherd |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 1986-07-25 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780399512575 |
This book is a totally new concept in learning and improving calligraphy skills. It presents a new lettering challenge for each day of the year; 365 in all (plus a bonus for Leap Day), ranging from 'angular Italic' to 'turned Celtic.' These alphabets are the perfect program for beginners learning the art of beautiful writing. They also offer the best form of practice and improvement for experienced calligraphers. In addition to daily practice, a practical lettering project is presented for each week. There are 52 in all, ranging from wholly creative projects such as designing an award for a special person to such money-makers as lettering wedding invitations or greeting cards.
Author | : Margaret Shepherd |
Publisher | : Watson-Guptill |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2013-08-21 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 0770434592 |
In an age of myriad computer fonts and instant communication, your handwriting style is increasingly a very personal creation. In this book, Margaret Shepherd, America's premier calligrapher, shows you that calligraphy is not simply a craft you can learn, but an elegant art form that you can make your own. Calligraphy remains perennially popular, often adorning wedding invitations, diplomas, and commercial signs. Whether it is Roman, Gothic, Celtic, Bookhand, or Italic style, calligraphy conveys class and elegance. Margaret Shepherd makes this ancient art form accessible in a completely hand-lettered technical guide that will: * Provide context for calligraphy as an art, exploring the rich tradition of hand-lettering and mapping the evolution of the most popular styles. * Give detailed technical advice on choosing pens, paper, and inks, setting up your workspace, mastering various pen angles, along with step-by-step illustrations to guide you as you practice. * Explain which alphabets are appropriate for different forms of writing. For example, the Roman alphabet works well for short, unpunctuated passages, while the Italic alphabet is more suited to informal everyday communication. * Encourage you to personalize your lettering by using variant strokes and interpreting how you would like the words to look on the page. * Inspire you with carefully chosen illustrations and examples, which bring letters to life. In Margaret Shepherd's own words, "Calligraphy trains not only your eye and hand, but your mind as well." Learn Calligraphy is the authoritative primer for this age-old craft, and will help develop a new appreciation for lettering as you discover your creative personality.
Author | : Margaret Shepherd |
Publisher | : Turtleback Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780833534514 |
Author | : Eleanor Winters |
Publisher | : Union Square & Co. |
Total Pages | : 222 |
Release | : 2019-04-25 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1454936541 |
For school, for art classes, for fun: this kid-friendly guide to the art of beautiful writing will be a hit anywhere. From the tools to the techniques to the fantastic projects, everything has been chosen specifically for children. Youngsters can use special, colorful, felt-tipped pens called chisel-edged markers to produce great-looking letters. The guidelines make it easier to get good results. Attractive pages, filled with brightly colored examples, get kids started with simple zigzags and then move on to small and large italics, gothic lettering, uncial, and Roman calligraphy. Children will enjoy using their new skills to write down favorite poems, fashion border designs, and create greeting cards and invitations.
Author | : Jim Bennett |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 341 |
Release | : 2011-02-25 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 1118051297 |
You’ve always admired beautiful calligraphy, but you probably figured it was way too hard to master, right ? Calligraphy is actually much easier than you ever dreamed. All you need is the right guide and you’ll be up to speed in no time! Calligraphy For Dummies lets anyone discover the art and fun of lettering. With this hands-on guide, you’ll be able to develop your craft and test it out in no time. Starting with the italic alphabet, you’ll discover different types of strokes, how to angle your pen, and how to join letters. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide shows you: All the tools you need to practice the craft Where to get the proper ink and paper How to master several alphabets Different variations to change the look of letters How to mix and match your alphabets How to create a poster, sign, or certificate Ways to design and letter a quotation Common mistakes that can easily be avoided Calligraphy For Dummies also provides tips on how to put your calligraphy skills to good use, with ideas for making money, adding flair to wedding invitations, and more! It also includes ten fun alphabets and practice pages to hone in on your talent, as well as examples of poorly formed letters to keep you on track. With a little practice, you’ll be creating stunning letters and experiencing the joys of writing calligraphy!
Author | : Margaret Shepherd |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2024-03-05 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 1510777865 |
Take a visual trip around the United States, with stop-offs in many locations and insights on every page, and illuminate the past and future of American calligraphy. For centuries, American calligraphers have accepted the legacy of the classic Roman, Gothic, and Italic calligraphy they inherited from Europe without realizing that there are more alphabet treasures to be found in a larger pool of uniquely American alphabet designs. Wild West, New Deal, Prairie—all were made in America, and they express ideas that reveal national character. These styles come from here and nowhere else. Much like American music, language, fashion, and philosophy, calligraphy has matured, moved on from its origins, and become, in the words of the man who created Spencerian handwriting, “even more American.” Learn American Calligraphy is the latest book from Margaret Shepherd, author of one of the all-time bestselling books on calligraphy, Learn Calligraphy. This new book focuses on American calligraphy, which has its own identity, distinct from the alphabets inherited from Europe. As a lifelong calligrapher, Shepherd surveys the landscape of unique styles and describes how two dozen alphabets originated and what shaped them. Simple diagrams and exercises help you try out the styles for yourself. Some letters represent a region or a major era of art; some bear witness to social upheaval or culture change; many are accessible to beginners; and a few contradict the established view of American history.
Author | : Will Norman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780785364559 |
Author | : Margaret Shepherd |
Publisher | : HarperThorsons |
Total Pages | : 111 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : Alphabets |
ISBN | : 9780722513903 |
Author | : Guillaume Olive |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 2012-09-18 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1462909876 |
My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy is a fun and engaging introduction to one of China's most popular arts and crafts for kids. Calligraphy—the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush—has been around for thousands of years. In this fun calligraphy for kids book, readers will follow along with Mimi, an eight year old, who takes her first steps towards learning this magical art. Dive in, and explore: The Evolution of Chinese Writing—how Chinese characters first began, thousands of years ago, and how they have evolved The Order of the Strokes—learn how to write the strokes in the correct order The Radicals—what are they, and how to unlock their secrets The Four Treasures of Calligraphy— the four essential tools to get started Movements and Position—how to master your mind's focus, your breathing and even how to move The Five Styles of Calligraphy—Zhuan Shu (seal), Li Shu (clerical), Kai Shu (regular), Cao Shu (cursive), and Xing Shu (running) The Eight Strokes— how to draw the 8 strokes; with them, you can write anything Writing a Character in Calligraphy—create an entire character in calligraphy
Author | : Fillful Daily |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 2019-11-11 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781707440337 |
This hand lettering and modern calligraphy beginners guide with INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED is great a introduction to hand lettering. Useful for learning letter formation and decorative ornamental penmanship. Includes many cross-drill practice sheets inside. Usage - Learn basics the of handlettering - Practice proper penmanship strokes - Drills for letterforms and alphabet writing Features - Full A-Z upper and lowercase alphabet, 0-9 Numbers tracing - Celebratory words and positive quotes - Instructions for downturns and upturns - Sheets to trace or practice - Beginner friendly workbook with practice pages The perfect workbook for beginner crafters, card makers and journal artists!