The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering

The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering
Author: BJ Betts
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0500241538

A groundbreaking reference covering the key styles and schools in contemporary tattoo lettering. This book includes step-by-step guides to lettering design from a wide array of leading tattoo artists. Covering the history and context of tattoo design, as well as offering a comprehensive instruction in hand lettering, this guide is packed with enough detail to fascinate anyone interested in tattoo design. Learn to recreate all of the most widely used techniques—from embellishing West Coast letter forms to mastering calligraphic style—with guidance from one of today’s most influential tattoo artists. Each chapter also includes an account of individual styles’ histories, complexities, and relevant substyles, along with interviews spotlighting leading practitioners and galleries of innovative tattoo design. The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering is as much a technical handbook for professional tattoo artists as it is an introduction to the manner in which tattoo styles inform other graphic arts. Fans of typography, calligraphy, and graphic design are sure to learn techniques that they can apply to their own projects. And for those who aspire to design tattoos or already work with them, this book is an indispensable guide. Guaranteed to instruct and inspire, it is an essential resource for anyone interested in tattoo art.

Tattoo Lettering Inspiration Reference Book

Tattoo Lettering Inspiration Reference Book
Author: Kale James
Publisher: Avenue House Press Pty Limited
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2021-08-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781925968705

The Tattoo Lettering Inspiration Reference Book is a resource of tattoo inspired typefaces showcasing each alphabet from A-Z that will take your tattoo lettering and hand lettering designs to the next level. This book highlights a diverse and comprehensive range of brutal blackletter fonts, beautifully designed scripts, authentic west coast hand styles and calligraphic fonts, as well as flourishes and filigree to give your lettering designs an elegant ornamental finish. Features: The reverse side of each page has been designed with ruled lines so that you can practice and perfect your lettering designs. If you prefer not to practice in the book, we have also provided a downloadable print-at-home practice book with ruled and grided lines. This book also comes with a downloadable eBook version so that you have a digital reference. About the author: This book was curated and authored by the creative director of Vault Editions, Kale James. Kale has published over 30 acclaimed books within the art design space and has worked with Nike, Samsung, Adidas and Rolling Stone. Kale's artwork is published in numerous titles, including No Cure, Semi-Permanent, Vogue and more. Get this book today and start taking your hand-lettering designs to the next level.

Monograms and Ciphers

Monograms and Ciphers
Author: Albert Angus Turbayne
Publisher: anboco
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2016-08-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3736406673

In laying out this book I have put into it the experience of many years of actual work in the designing of Monograms, Ciphers, Trade-Marks, and other letter devices. I have given the work much careful thought in order to present the most useful material, to give that material on a good workable scale, and in such a way that any design can be quickly found. By the arrangement of the designs the plates form their own index. ..A. A. TURBAYNE.

The Art of Tattoo

The Art of Tattoo
Author: Megan Massacre
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2019-07-16
Genre: Art
ISBN: 039957879X

Tattoo artist Megan Massacre presents a beautiful collection of her best work, with instructive how-to and inspiration for both professional tattoo artists as well as tattoo aficionados. With a personal behind-the-scenes peek into the making of a tattoo, from concept to execution, plus fan favorite tattoos and tattoo cover-ups, this approachable, full-color paperback will feature everything Massacre has learned over the years. Part idea sourcebook, part tattoo opus, this is an art book that tattoo fans will be eager to read and display.

Brand by Hand

Brand by Hand
Author: Jon Contino
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2018-10-23
Genre: Design
ISBN: 168335317X

The legendary graphic designer shares a retrospective of his most influential and unforgettable work in this career-spanning memoir. Brand by Hand documents the work, career, and artistic inspiration of graphic designer extraordinaire Jon Contino. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Jon’s upbringing comes through in the way he talks—and, most importantly, in the way he designs. He is the founder and creative director of Jon Contino Studio, and for more than two decades, he has built a massive collection of award-winning graphic-design work for high-profile clients such as Nike, 20th Century Fox, and Sports Illustrated. Over the course of his career, Jon has gone to design hell and back, facing obstacles like fear, self-doubt, and bad luck. Brand by Hand documents the evolution of his work, exploring his lifelong devotion to the guts and grime of New York and cementing his biggest artistic inspirations, from hardcore music to America’s favorite pastime. Brand by Hand showcases Jon’s minimalist illustrations and unmistakable hand-lettering. It also shares how he took a passion for pen and ink and turned it into an expanding empire of clients, merchandise, and artwork.

The Language of Tattoos

The Language of Tattoos
Author: Nick Schonberger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2022-11-22
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0711267863

This book uncovers the meanings behind over 150 tattoo symbols, delving into the history of the most popular motifs that recur in many different tattoo styles, including tribal, traditional, Japanese and realistic.

The Art of Lettering

The Art of Lettering
Author: Brooke Robinson
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2018-07-10
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0847862321

From whimsical to elegant, and old-school influences to new school—Goodtype’s The Art of Lettering showcases dynamic hand lettering from today’s young and sought-after typographers and calligraphers, stoking creative inspiration for graphic designers, artists, and type enthusiasts alike. Hand lettering is making a comeback, bursting out of its graphic-design bubble and finding a mainstream via collecting social media sites like Instagram and Pinterest. The avid interest in hand lettering seemingly goes hand in hand with the weariness audiences feel with constant slick digital presentation of the information they consume. The Art of Lettering collects myriad new and established graphic designers for whom hand lettering is a time-honored art that has modern applications. Showcasing more than 100 artists from all over the world, the book displays their typographic takes and illustrates their perfectly imperfect handcrafted art, from beautiful photographs of concept sketches to the end result. Straying away from traditional pen calligraphy, artists today employ new and creative approaches, including building type with coffee grounds, watercolors, and combinations of different hand tools, resulting in a dynamically fresh approach to creating type.

Marian Bantjes

Marian Bantjes
Author: Marian Bantjes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre:
ISBN: 9781938922220

"Presents Bantjes's projects chronologically, revealing a fascinating journey from her early work as a typesetter to her experimentation in digital technologies and analogue materials alike"--Jacket.

Tattoo Lettering & Banners

Tattoo Lettering & Banners
Author: Britt Johansson
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2016-12-28
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780764352157

For both the experienced and aspiring tattoo artist, as well as creative tattoo customers, this book of inspirational examples of script and banner lettering in a wide range of styles is the ideal cheat sheet. Beginning with traditional handwriting, the book moves into more complex script styles. Discover a range of banners for application on the chest or back, in styles that look elegant and ornate, yet are designed to be natural and easy for artists to draw and apply. Tattoo collectors can choose from the many script samples to write a loved one s name and bring this book to the shop, where artists can make a tattoo that appears custom made. An assortment of classic, well-preserved matchboxes with decorative labels provides special, eclectic lettering ideas. Professionals as well as beginners working from the drawing board are guaranteed to take inspiration from this portable, convenient collection."

Sketching from the Imagination - Dark Arts

Sketching from the Imagination - Dark Arts
Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2018-03
Genre: Artists' preparatory studies
ISBN: 9781909414532

An inspiring collection of dark and macabre drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented artists.