A Beginner's Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Brush Pen Lettering
Learn to Create Beautiful Hand Lettering for Invitations, Cards, Journals and More! (400 Step-by-Step Examples)
Published on 18. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-8048-5771-0 (ISBN)
Description
Create beautiful hand-lettered journals, invitations, cards, menus and more with convenient brush pens!
Master calligrapher Maki Shimano shows you all the techniques and provides hundreds of colorful examples to inspire you. Creating your own calligraphy is very easy using Shimano's time-tested method of breaking down each letter into a small number of strokes. And she provides dozens of ideas for decorative motifs such as wreaths, balloons, birthday cakes-and so much more!
This easy step-by-step guide by an experienced calligraphy teacher allows you to develop your skills quickly.
Start with the basic tools and techniques of hand lettering
Learn to draw 8 elegant typefaces with just 2 or 3 simple strokes
Create compositions with fancy flourishes, "bounce" and rhythm
Design a planner, journal, place cards, greeting cards, gift tags, invitations, etc.
And much more!
Master calligrapher Maki Shimano shows you all the techniques and provides hundreds of colorful examples to inspire you. Creating your own calligraphy is very easy using Shimano's time-tested method of breaking down each letter into a small number of strokes. And she provides dozens of ideas for decorative motifs such as wreaths, balloons, birthday cakes-and so much more!
This easy step-by-step guide by an experienced calligraphy teacher allows you to develop your skills quickly.
Start with the basic tools and techniques of hand lettering
Learn to draw 8 elegant typefaces with just 2 or 3 simple strokes
Create compositions with fancy flourishes, "bounce" and rhythm
Design a planner, journal, place cards, greeting cards, gift tags, invitations, etc.
And much more!
Reviews / Votes
"...an ideal DIY introduction into the art and craft of calligraphy and the use of brush pen lettering." -Midwest Book Review "Both novice and experienced crafters of hand letters will find practical inspiration and guidance in this colorful, beautifully designed collection." -Library Journal "One thing I love is it doesn't just teach the fonts but also has a section on how to flourish your letters...The book is a wonderful teacher full of tutorials and projects. It is easy to follow and perfect for beginners." -Crafty Moms Share, blogMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Illustrations
550 color photos and illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
468 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8048-5771-0 (9780804857710)
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Maki Shimano
Beginner's Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Brush Pen Lettering
Learn to Create Beautiful Hand Lettering for Invitations, Cards, Journals and More! (With 550 Color Photos & Illustrations)
E-Book
06/2024
Tuttle Publishing
€18.49
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Person
Maki Shimano began learning calligraphy at an early age and has become the preeminent teacher and practitioner of modern calligraphy in Japan. She is an author, typographer and freelance artist who works in the bridal industry as a wedding planner. She creates traditional Japanese calligraphy as well as modern English calligraphy for a wide variety of clients and applications.