
Beginner's Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Brush Pen Lettering
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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!
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Contents
- Why I Wrote This Bo
- What Is Modern Calligraphy?
- All You Need is a Brush Pen!
- Stroke Practice
- Basic Strokes
- LESSON 1 Typeface Variations
- Shirahana
- Delica
- Culio
- Nostal
- Aglaia
- Cute Modern Style
- GBS Style
- Manhattan
- Let's Try It-Samples & Practice Sheet
- Q&A
- LESSON 2 Modern Calligraphy Design
- Connecting Letters
- How to Add Decorative Flourishes
- How to Achieve Balance
- How to Use Colored Brush Pens
- Using a Water Brush For Blending
- LESSON 3 Design Variations for Commonly Used Phrases
- Seasonal Events
- Life Events
- Greetings
- Phrases for Planners
- LESSON 4 Modern Calligraphy in Daily Life
- GALLERY: Planners
- GALLERY: Cards
- Phrases for Gifts
- GALLERY: Gift Packaging
- Conclusion
- Copyright
- Backcover
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