
The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering
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From selecting the appropriate tools, such as pens, nibs, brushes, inks, and papers, to learning optimal hand positioning and understanding the intricacies of lettering angles, heights, spacing, and strokes, The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering will help lettering enthusiasts swiftly master their craft.
Step-by-step lessons, practice templates, and a range of stunning alphabets demonstrate the breadth of artistic achievement that comes with practice and dedication. Four professional artists guide you through traditional calligraphy techniques, as well as an introduction to contemporary hand-lettering art forms, such as brush lettering and mixed media, for a well-rounded approach to the craft.
Additionally, a short section on Chinese brush lettering and several mixed media lettering projects inspire creativity and demonstrate how calligraphy and lettering can be used in wider artistic contexts and projects. Including practice templates for several featured alphabets in addition to mixed media "bonus" projects designed to inspire artistic creativity, The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering will inspire lettering enthusiasts of all skill levels to strengthen their existing skills and delve into new, lesser-known variations of the trend.
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John Stevens is an internationally known calligrapher, designer, and lettering artist with 30 years of experience in the field. An art major and former musician, he found his true calling when he was introduced to lettering while apprenticing in a sign shop. John's prestigious client list includes Rolling Stone, Time, Reader's Digest, and Newsweek magazines; Pepsi; Atlantic Records; HBO; Lucasfilms; IBM; Disney; and many others.
Content
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Calligraphy: A Brief History
- PART I: TRADITIONAL CALLIGRAPHY
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Calligraphy
- Tools & Materials
- Assembling the Pen
- Setting Up Your Work Area
- Getting Started
- Parts of Letters
- Preparing the Paper
- Chapter 2: Basic Calligraphy Styles
- Sans Serif
- Roman
- Chancery Cursive
- Batarde
- Numerals
- Basic Practice Sheet
- Flourishes & Borders
- Chapter 3: Traditional Alphabets
- Skeleton Hand
- Foundational Hand
- Unical Hand
- Blackletter Hand
- Versals Hand
- Italic Hand
- Planning Your Designs
- Chapter 4: Illuminated Calligraphy
- Illumination Supplies
- Writing with Gouache
- Color Theory
- Designing a Quote
- Illuminating Letters
- Illuminated Gothic Lettering
- Modernizing Ancient Styles
- Decorative Techniques
- Chapter 5: Contemporary Calligraphy
- Contemporary Lettering
- Fundamentals
- Techniques
- Mastering the Art
- Classic with a Twist
- Brushstroke
- Fun & Funky
- Edgy
- Handwriting Styles
- Quirky & Curlicue
- Chromatic
- Contemporary Alphabets Gallery
- PART II: MODERN HAND LETTERING
- Chapter 6: Flourishes & Embellishments
- Taking It Up a Notch
- Embellishing
- Flourished Capitals
- Creating Swashes
- Numbers & Borders
- Chapter 7: Illustrated by Hand
- Getting Started
- Create the Calligraphy "Look"
- Blocking
- Lettering in Shapes
- Negative Space Lettering
- Negative Illumination
- Stippling Lettering
- Playing with Words
- Shape Up
- Ribbon Lettering
- Converting to a Digital Format
- Chapter 8: Chalk Lettering
- Chalk Lettering Tools
- DIY Chalkboard
- Perpetual Calendar
- Drop Caps
- What's in a Name
- Banners & Borders
- Florals & Filigree
- Accessorize & Decorate
- Kitchen Chalkboard
- Chalkboard Signs
- PART III: CREATIVE LETTERING PROJECTS
- Chapter 9: Lettering Arts & Crafts
- Personalized Journal Cover
- Quotable Art
- Calligraphed Place Settings
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