The Joy of Lettering
A creative exploration of contemporary hand lettering, typography & illustrated typeface
Published on 17. October 2016
144 pages
978-1-63322-326-4 (ISBN)
Description
With more than 50 tips, techniques, and lessons for creating beautiful illuminated letters and sophisticated lettering projects, The Joy of Lettering takes hand lettering to a whole new level.
Gabri Joy Kirkendall (Creative Lettering & Beyond) and Jaclyn Escalera guide readers through a dynamic exploration of the craft, focusing on typography and illuminated letters and numbers using pencil, ink, and marker in a variety of styles and themes. From there, artists will learn how to create letters using a variety of alternative materials and media, such as watercolor, gouache, and wood. Easily customized DIY projects invite artists to finesse their skills as they learn to letter on different types of surfaces while creating lettered murals, stationery, and signage. Packed with creative techniques and easy-to-follow lessons, this all-inclusive resource is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn or grow their expertise in the art of hand lettering.
Gabri Joy Kirkendall (Creative Lettering & Beyond) and Jaclyn Escalera guide readers through a dynamic exploration of the craft, focusing on typography and illuminated letters and numbers using pencil, ink, and marker in a variety of styles and themes. From there, artists will learn how to create letters using a variety of alternative materials and media, such as watercolor, gouache, and wood. Easily customized DIY projects invite artists to finesse their skills as they learn to letter on different types of surfaces while creating lettered murals, stationery, and signage. Packed with creative techniques and easy-to-follow lessons, this all-inclusive resource is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn or grow their expertise in the art of hand lettering.
Reviews / Votes
An oversized book great for at-home reference, The Joy of Lettering offers lots of ideas for letterers who have advanced beyond the novice stage but still want some guidance. The authors provide a number of ideas for readers to improve on their craft, including attempting a sampler, practicing more complicated designs, and lettering with paper cutting, among other projects. * Book Riot *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Beverly
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Illustrations
200 color & 150 b-w photos
File size
24,56 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-63322-326-4 (9781633223264)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Gabri Joy Kirkendall | Jaclyn Escalera
The Joy of Lettering
A creative exploration of contemporary hand lettering, typography & illustrated typeface
Book
11/2016
Walter Foster Publishing
€36.08
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Persons
Artist, author, and illustrator Gabri Joy Kirkendall specializes in hand lettering, watercolor, and pen and ink. She is a co-author of Creative Painting & Beyond, The Joy of Lettering, and the bestselling title Creative Lettering and Beyond, which has been featured by Pioneer Woman, Creative Market, Brit + Co, Oh My! Handmade, Life Your Way, Letter Shoppe, and The Letter Belle, among others. Gabri is the artist and owner of Gabri Joy Studios, a successful online business based in the Pacific Northwest that specializes in fine art prints, invitations, branding, wedding stationery, and custom lettering.
Content
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Table Of Contents
- SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
- ELEMENTS OF LETTERS
- AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF WRITING
- SECTION 2: STYLIZED TYPOGRAPHY
- ART DECO
- COASTAL
- CUBISM
- GARAMOND
- PARISIAN
- MEDIEVAL
- MID-CENTURY MODERN
- RETRO
- SOUTHWESTERN
- TRIBAL
- SECTION 3: LETTERING TECHNIQUES
- CALLIGRAPHY
- FLOURISHES
- 3-D TECHNIQUES
- ILLUMINATED LETTERING
- CHALK LETTERING
- NEGATIVE LETTERING
- SHAPING
- DIGITIZING LETTERING
- SECTION 4: LETTERING WITH ALTERNATIVE MEDIA
- BRUSH LETTERING
- PAPER-CUT HAND LETTERING
- WATERCOLOR & GOUACHE
- METALLICS
- FOUND MATERIALS
- SECTION 5: LETTERING SURFACES & PROJECTS
- WRAPPING PAPER
- GIFT TAGS
- ARTFUL ENVELOPES
- HAND-LETTERED LOGO
- SKETCH-TO-VECTOR LOGO
- DIY HAND-LETTERED TYPEFACE
- MODERN MURAL
- FABRIC PAINTING
- DIY BLOCK PRINT
- INSPIRATION GALLERY & BONUS PROJECTS
- ABOUT THE AUTHORS
