The Universal Penman

The Universal Penman
Author: George Bickham
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 223
Release: 1941-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0486206165

"An essential part of any art library, and a book of permanent value not affected by seasonal styles." — American Artist. Here is Bickham's famous treasury of English roundhand calligraphy from 1740. Includes 125 pictorial scenes, over 200 script pictures, 19 complete animals, 275 lettered specimens, more than 100 panels, frames, cartouches, and other effects, and more.

Copperplate Script

Copperplate Script
Author: Paul Antonio
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780990606550

Copperplate Script - A Yin & Yang Approach by Paul Antonio, is an innovative, new technology applied to an historical script. The script presented in this manual is not an historical hand, but a geometric construct to aid in a more exacting understanding of the script. This construct assists with writing a cleaner and more beautiful copperplate script.The Technology reintroduces a comprehensive terminology for the parts of the letters - words used by the English Writing Masters in their Copybooks, in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, as well as additional names augmented from the historical record. Geometry and physics are used to explain how a curve works and where it sits in relation to the baseline. This concept, then compares how a car or a bicycle tackles a roundabout.Learning the skeletal forms, similar to learning Roman Capitals, is a key part of the manual. The process begins with using a pencil first, followed by the nib.The over-arching concept of the technology utilises 4Fold Symmetry. There are four facets in the 4Fold Symmetry, all of which have 2 aspects; simple and complex. Angular Confinement is the first facet. It shows how confining the curves, inside a plane sided figure (in this case a parallelogram), is like drawing a square to plot a circle.Additional pages of study include an extensive list of difficult-to-write practise words, exemplars of numbers and variations, ligatures of double letters and ampersands. Sections on Brush Copperplate, Flourishing and its rules, as well as a glossary, augment this fine body of work.This manual offers an extensive, in-depth study of Copperplate Script suitable for any level of ability and an extraordinary resource for the beginner, intermediate or advanced calligrapher.

Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy

Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy
Author: Eleanor Winters
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2000-05-08
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486409511

Practical guide teaches elegant 18th-century writing style. Each letterform demonstrated stroke by stroke with clear explanation. Write quotations, poems, invitations, more. Numerous black-and-white illus. Bibliography.

The Technique of Copperplate Calligraphy

The Technique of Copperplate Calligraphy
Author: Gordon Turner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 51
Release: 1987-12-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486255123

A complete manual on the technique of writing with the pointed pen in roundhand, which is the American version of copperplate. You'll find detailed step-by-step instructions for executing the straight stroke and many other components.

Copperplate Calligraphy

Copperplate Calligraphy
Author: Dick Jackson
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2015-12-16
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486803864

A master calligrapher explains the basic strokes for almost all letters of the copperplate alphabet. Additional features include a historical introduction, guide sheets, and instructions for individual letters and numbers.

Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy

Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy
Author: Eleanor Winters
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2013-04-10
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486275132

In recent years, calligraphy has evolved from an esoteric art form to an everyday pursuit for artists, students, and amateurs. This guide for novices with some experience offers the chance to advance to the next level. Well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions by an expert calligrapher explain every detail of the two most popular calligraphic alphabets. Author Eleanor Winters introduces the Italic hand, which originated during the Renaissance, and the Copperplate style, which dominated European calligraphy during the eighteenth century. Her three-part approach begins with a review of the basics, advancing to variations in letter size, form, weight, and flourishes. It concludes with a wealth of advice on layout and design as well as inspiration for original projects.

Copperplate Calligraphy from A to Z

Copperplate Calligraphy from A to Z
Author: Sarah Richardson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1612438792

Learn to draw the popular classic script with this easy-to-use, full-color, and very modern guide. Pointed pen calligraphy doesn’t have to be intimidating! This photo-packed guide breaks down every skill, step, and stroke into easy-to-learn techniques. It shows you how to build a solid foundation in drawing beautiful letters as well as ways to add flourishes and embellishments to your personal projects. Nothing is overlooked, including: • Step-by-Step Instructions • Color Photos • Practice Pages • Expert Tips and Tricks • DIY Projects • Inspiration and Ideas

Calligraphy in the Copperplate Style

Calligraphy in the Copperplate Style
Author: Herb Kaufman
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1980-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486240371

Simple and straightforward guide takes you step by step through the entire process of creating copperplate lettering: the nine basic strokes, lower-case and upper-case letters, how to join letters into words, and how to form numerals and punctuation. Bracketing the instructional chapters is information on materials and proper preparation. Guide sheets. 64 illustrations.

Calligraphic Drawing

Calligraphic Drawing
Author: Schin Loong
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2018-11-13
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1631593331

Calligraphic Drawing, written and illustrated by artist Schin Loong, is a step-by-step guide to the pictorial side of calligraphy. Learn how to make calligraphic flourishes, then apply the technique to draw 15 different flourished animals. You'll also find instructions for embellishing letters and drawing ornamental cartouches. In the past, masters of penmanship advertised their copperplate skills by shaping their calligraphy and flourishes into elaborate pictorial designs. Now the art of the flourish is back! With her fresh approach to this age-old art form, Schin will take you confidently through each step, from choosing your pen, nib, and ink, to creating calligraphic animals that express your own imagination and artistry. The basic steps for the strokes are simple, but as you learn each new pattern and stroke, you'll watch your drawings develop into ever more complex and beautiful compositions. By following the step-by-step instructions, you can create stunning drawings of a pigeon, swan, crane, rooster, jellyfish, goldfish, peacock, parrot, owl, raccoon, elephant, puppy, rabbit, fox, and zebra. Each exercise includes a photo of the animal, followed by an illustration and written guidance for each numbered step. You'll find helpful tips and encouragement throughout. At the back, a gallery showcase provides examples of Schin's own artwork to inspire you in your own flourishing pursuits. Whether you're a designer, calligrapher, doodler, or just picked up a pen, this guide to drawing with flourishes will enlighten and inspire.

Copperplate Calligraphy

Copperplate Calligraphy
Author: Dick Jackson
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2016-03-21
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486810038

No need for copper or plates to achieve the distinctive calligraphic script of eighteenth-century Europe ― just a pen, ink, and this comprehensive workbook will do. Master calligrapher Dick Jackson explains the basic strokes for almost all letters of the copperplate alphabet. Simple instructions and examples introduce the swirls, flourishes, strikings, and thick and thin strokes that make copperplate calligraphy a source of pleasure for the practitioner and a delight to the reader. A historical introduction traces the growth of copperplate from its roots in the French ronde of the seventeenth century, to its adaptation by English clerks into their copybooks, and the development of the style known as round hand. In addition, guide sheets and instructions for individual letters and numbers offer aspiring calligraphers a practical approach to this enduring art form.