Hand Drawn Lettering

Hand Drawn Lettering
Author: Max Marlborough
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781438008318

Explore new ideas, nurture originality, and create unique forms of lettering with this step-by-step guide to hand drawn lettering. Includes 32 pages of instructions, 96 pages of alphabet samples for practice, high-quality paper that yields excellent results, and more.

The Art of Drawing Letters: Hand-Lettering and Calligraphy

The Art of Drawing Letters: Hand-Lettering and Calligraphy
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018-02
Genre: Calligraphy
ISBN: 9781488909900

Lettering is the art of creating letters by hand. It is an amazingly versatile and fun hobby that anyone can pick up! This fantastic compendium has a mix of more formal, classic calligraphy scripts as well as striking contemporary hand-lettering so there's something for every taste and occasion. With introductions to the basics of each artform, and over 30 practice alphabets, step-by-step projects and aspirational projects to copy and be inspired by, this extensive book is bursting with instructions and creativity! The pages are beautifully designed and perforated, so you can tear-out and display your inspirational creations.

Hand-Lettering

Hand-Lettering
Author: Megan Wells
Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, Inc.
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-08-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1441325700

Hand Lettering A to Z

Hand Lettering A to Z
Author: Abbey Sy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2017-04-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1631592823

Learn to draw your own alphabet as Abbey Sy and other artists teach you the art of hand lettering!

Hand Lettering for Beginners

Hand Lettering for Beginners
Author: Sarah Ensign
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2021-02-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0744041473

Create beautiful lettering projects, quotes, birthday cards, and more once you’ve learned the basics of hand lettering from artist Sarah Ensign. Have you always wanted to learn the secrets to create stunning letter art? Now you can! This book takes you through different hand lettering styles such as faux calligraphy, brush pen lettering, and creating basic font styles such as monoline, elegant, and brush pen scripts. Sarah Ensign, author and influencer shares this fascinating craft with you through pages of colorful examples and worksheets that allow you to practice what you’ve learned. She also shares practical tips on supplies such as pen and paper, creating beautiful fonts, and master tricky connections, and planning layouts for quotes. Simple Techniques and Endless Possibilities In this colorful, hardcover book, you’ll find hands-on lettering worksheets and step-by-step guides that will quickly build your confidence. Explore your creativity with this fun, creative craft. Hand lettering for Beginners has a fun, non-intimidating approach to guiding readers through hand lettering techniques and possibilities. This book will start a fascinating hobby that will allow you to grow your hand lettering skills and create your own unique projects.

The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering

The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering
Author: Valerie McKeehan
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2015-09-22
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0761186115

Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafés, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and home decor, the art of chalk lettering is hotter than ever. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout whose work has been featured in magazines and websites from Good Housekeeping to RealSimple.com, teaches us everything we need to know to create gorgeous hand-drawn chalk designs. The book is also a practice space, with three foldout “chalkboards”—the inside cover and foldout back cover are lined with blackboard paper. In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif, and script. Next, how to lay out a design, combine various styles into one cohesive piece, add shadows and dimension. Master more advanced letter styles, from faceted to ribbon to “vintage circus.” Use banners, borders, flourishes. And finally, 12 projects to show off your newfound skills: including a Winter Wonderland Snow Globe; a smartphone-themed birthday card to text friends and family; a one-of-a-kind party invitation to create, photograph, and mail; and a bake sale sign guaranteed to put everyone who sees it in the mood for a cupcake!

The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering

The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering
Author: Dina Rodriguez
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-07-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1465462724

Get creative, express yourself, and add that personal touch with hand lettering! With illustrated step-by-step instructions, The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering shows the complete beginner how to master the art of hand lettering. Learn best practices for the composition and design of phrases on the page, and practice flourishes to embellish your design. The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering covers 15 lettering styles, both serifs and scripts—from Black Letter and "melting" to circus and Victorian. Also included are numerous borders, corners, banners, bursts, frames, and other accents. This instructional book includes chalk lettering, fun prompts for writing, and 15 craft and gift ideas. Put your personal touch on projects ranging from gift tags and chalk-lettered signs, to place cards and house number signs.

Little Book of Lettering

Little Book of Lettering
Author: Emily Gregory
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-11-21
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781452112022

Typography is always one of the designer's first considerations when it comes to making a statement, and in recent years the world of lettering and type has exploded in an unprecedented wave of creative discovery. Contemporary artists, typesetters, and designers of all kinds are exploring new horizons in illustrated and hand-drawn lettering, digitally rendered lettering, and 3D lettering. This collection—large in scope but petite in size—surveys the recent lettering renaissance, showcasing a diverse range of talent in gorgeous, eye-catching examples and profiling today's innovators. In a stunning little package that expertly combines a handmade feel with a modern aesthetic, this is the ultimate inspirational collection of contemporary lettering for design buffs and type enthusiasts alike.

The ABC of Custom Lettering

The ABC of Custom Lettering
Author: Ivan Castro
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-03
Genre: Calligraphy
ISBN: 9780957664975

Need to produce some flyers? Want to draw up a logo for a band? Need a T-shirt design? Don't want to use the same old computer fonts? Well, let graphic designer and typography teacher Ivan Castro show you The ABC of Custom Lettering. This practical and inspirational workbook features easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for hand drawing a range of letterforms, from Modern Roman and Gothic through to Latin, Script and Interlocked.

Hand-Lettering for Everyone

Hand-Lettering for Everyone
Author: Cristina Vanko
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0399173013

In an increasingly digital and impersonal world, hand-lettering is more popular than ever. A way to personalize everything from book covers to T-shirts and restaurant menus, as well as a form of self-expression and cutting-edge design, writing by hand makes the written word immediate and intimate. This beautiful and inviting book serves as an inspiring primer and an interactive workbook, covering: • Typography basics, including history and trends • Fearless self-expression through playfulness • Embracing the creative process, including tips from top illustrators and the art of “sketchploration” • Inspiration for adding personal touches to any kind of handlettered text Creative prompts encourage readers to create their own serifs, create lettering from found objects, make a type self-portrait, collage with found type, recreate a favorite book cover with hand-lettering, play with shading and perspective, and more. Featuring a lively (and hand-lettered) design and engaging exercises, the book will appeal to designers and illustrators as well as doodlers, hobbyists, and anyone who enjoys putting real pen to real paper. And check out Cristina's newest hand-lettered book, Adult-ish!