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| 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!
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| Release | : 2011 |
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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 10 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 | : Jeaneen Gauthier |
| Publisher | : Creative Publishing Int'l |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Calligraphy |
| ISBN | : 1610595688 |
"Beginner's guide to materials and techniques for learning to do calligraphy. Includes instructional DVD-ROM"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Mary Noble |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Calligraphy |
| ISBN | : 9781408107577 |
A complete guide to calligraphy for beginners, this book explores 15 of the most commonly used alphabet styles, placing the emphasis on developing rhythm in writing by building up experience through the practice of repetitive exercises.
| Author | : Lisa Engelbrecht |
| Publisher | : Quarry Books |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2010-09-01 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 161059438X |
The book demonstrates the uses of traditional and cutting edge lettering tools, from classic calligraphy pens to bling-producing metallic foils and glue pens. It introduces a wide array of lettering styles with complete alphabets sample artworks that show an application. Fully stepped-out illustrations break down each letterform, taking the reader through each stroke and a large collection of gallery images provides further inspiration for how to use creative lettering in artwork. Calligraphy, the art of elegant, beautiful lettering, has increased in popularity over the last several years. From brides who want to address their wedding invitations to do-it-yourselfers who want to prepare certificates or make a family tree, and even for art journalers and scrapbookers who like creative text in their works, calligraphy books and classes are hot. This new-in-paperback book will spark the interest of the calligraphy novice by introducing a new approach to lettering, one that combines a lively combination of traditional lettering styles, fun and scripty modern styles, and artsy street-style lettering, along with project ideas that incorporate creative lettering.
| Author | : Grace Song |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 268 |
| Release | : 2018-07-03 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1612438482 |
Practice your brush pen lettering til you’re perfect with expert drills, tips, and exercises. If you want to take your hand lettering to the next level, you need to practice, practice, practice. But merely writing the same letter over and over often leads to repeating the same mistake instead of improving your skill. Packed with expert drills, tips and exercises, Brush Pen Lettering Practice Book provides the smart coaching and blank workspace to make your daily practice easier, more efficient and more fun. It’s the ideal way to speed you on your way to creating gorgeous lettering styles. The perfect companion to author Grace Song’s Brush Pen Lettering, this handy workbook features helpful practice pages with guided lines, hints and even specific letter form combinations for many popular words, including: • Congratulations • Greetings • Wedding • Happy Birthday
| Author | : Maureen Peters |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2017-10-31 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 0811766101 |
Try your hand at a beautiful, classic and modern style of writing! A basic, how-to book for beginners featuring 5 popular fonts or hands, Italic, Uncial, Foundational, Gothic, and Casual Pointed Pen, shown in step-by-step detail. The author, an experienced teacher of calligraphy, builds the letters, numbers, and punctuation, giving over 300 photos for each style, so beginners can see the strokes, how the pen is held, and how the characters take form. Pens, papers, inks—all the tools are covered along with necessary techniques, so beginners can use this workbook approach to build mastery of a full range of hands—from the oldest, most traditional to contemporary—quickly and confidently.
| Author | : Wendy Abraham |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 407 |
| Release | : 2018-09-19 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 1119475449 |
The fun way to learn to speak Chinese With more than 1.2 billion speakers across the globe — and with nearly 3 million in the U.S. alone — Mandarin Chinese claims the top spot as the world’s most common language. If you want to learn this language to get ahead at school or work, or to make your travel to China easier, this is the handy reference you’ll want by your side. Chinese For Dummies teaches basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency. Concentrates on Mandarin Chinese and features new and revised content Includes major updates to all the necessary foundational information needed to speak Chinese Covers grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations Offers a refreshed mini-dictionary complete with even more vocabulary Find free conversational audio tracks online As the Chinese economy continues to grow, the importance of Chinese as a trade language will also increase. If you’re a student or business professional who has a basic understanding of the language, you’ll be poised to surpass your peers when it comes to dealing with international markets. So get started today!
| Author | : Kensuke Okabayashi |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 395 |
| Release | : 2011-01-31 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 0470465379 |
Figure Drawing For Dummies appeals to both new art students and veteran artists who find it difficult to proportionally draw the human form. The illustrations and examples in Figure Drawing For Dummies are designed to help readers capture this elusive figure.
| Author | : Lei Lei Qu |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
This introduction to Chinese calligraphy aims to instruct and inspire interest in the beauty of Chinese calligraphy. The book distills the basic principles of Chinese calligraphy into an easy-to-follow, teach-yourself guide.
