Calligraphy in Ten Easy Lessons (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.49 (858 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486418049 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This practical guidethe only book that teaches the basic Italic hand (also known as Chancery Cursive) in ten easy stepsoffers comprehensive instructions for beginners.. From the Back CoverAnyone can master the beautiful art of calligraphy, a rewarding pursuit that requires few tools and no artistic training
Easy but thorough I needed a great book on calligraphy lettering, and this one is excellent. It has large print and lots of illustrations of the strokes, so it is very usable without personal lessons.. helpful I have taught calligraphy before but this gives me new incite and a different direction I might use in the future.. Calligraphy in Ten Easy Lessons Deborah E. Basel This is an excellent book! Everything builds on the preceding lessons and is clear enough for the beginner, yet advanced enough for the calligrapher who wants to polish their style and develop more flourished letters. Examples and self-check accuracy pointers are given that ensure every diligent student's success.I teach calligraphy and recommend this book to all of my students as one of the very best out there.
After demonstrating how to make the basic calligraphic strokes, they give specific instructions for forming letters, numbers, and punctuation. Additional helpful features include a section of questions and answers and an appendix covering pens, inks, paper, light boxes, and other useful tools for using the basic Italic hand to create elegant works of calligraphic art.. Readers will also find detailed discussions of spacing and connecting letters; forming words and sentences; drawing "swash" capitals; changing nibs; using color; making corrections; and waterproofing their work. Students will also discover an exciting variety of applications for their new skills, including addressing envelopes, making invitations, creating personalized stationery, and transcribing special texts or poems. This practical guide the only book that teaches the basic Italic hand (also known as Chancery Cursive) in ten easy steps offers comprehensive instructions for beginners. Anyone can master the beautiful art of calligraphy, a rewarding pursuit that requires few tools and no artistic training. Two expert calligraphers show how to get started, with definitions of terms and suggestions for assembling materials, choosing a good writing surface, lighting the work space, posture, placement of the paper, setting up the page, and assembling the pen