Brush Lettering Made Simple

Author : Chrystal Elizabeth
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781624146794

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Brush Lettering Made Simple by Chrystal Elizabeth Pdf

Add Beautiful Effects to Your Brush Lettered Artwork and Enhance Your Hand Lettering Fantastic brush lettering artwork is right at your fingertips—and far easier to achieve than you think—with renowned lettering artist Chrystal Elizabeth’s simple step-by-step guide. In Brush Lettering Made Simple, she reveals her secrets to mastering a vast array of brush lettering techniques, including di erent fonts, styles, flourishes, e ects and mediums. You’ll begin with the basics—how to form letters, then connect them to form words—and work your way up to more tricky techniques, such as lettering with watercolors, as well as how to make your lines and transitions as smooth as a professional lettering artist. Learn how to create the most popular brush lettering e ects, such as galaxy, ombre and blended colors, and how to add drop shadows behind your text to make your words really pop! Chrystal also shows you how to bring beauty and depth to your lettering projects with colorful backgrounds and borders. Doodling is encouraged in this interactive workbook, which features special high-quality art paper and beautifully bordered blank pages where you can practice your new skills. With more than 45 easy-to-follow tutorials, you’ll be creating elegant, professional-looking lettering projects in no time.

Author : Chrystal Elizabeth
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 1624146767

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Brush Lettering Made Simple by Chrystal Elizabeth Pdf

Add Beautiful Effects to Your Brush Lettered Artwork and Enhance Your Hand Lettering Fantastic brush lettering artwork is right at your fingertips—and far easier to achieve than you think—with renowned lettering artist Chrystal Elizabeth’s simple step-by-step guide. In Brush Lettering Made Simple, she reveals her secrets to mastering a vast array of brush lettering techniques, including di erent fonts, styles, flourishes, e ects and mediums. You’ll begin with the basics—how to form letters, then connect them to form words—and work your way up to more tricky techniques, such as lettering with watercolors, as well as how to make your lines and transitions as smooth as a professional lettering artist. Learn how to create the most popular brush lettering e ects, such as galaxy, ombre and blended colors, and how to add drop shadows behind your text to make your words really pop! Chrystal also shows you how to bring beauty and depth to your lettering projects with colorful backgrounds and borders. Doodling is encouraged in this interactive workbook, which features special high-quality art paper and beautifully bordered blank pages where you can practice your new skills. With more than 45 easy-to-follow tutorials, you’ll be creating elegant, professional-looking lettering projects in no time.

Author : Grace Song
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781612436890

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Brush Pen Lettering by Grace Song Pdf

Create beautiful hand lettering with the first book dedicated entirely to the use and mastery of modern brush pens. Drawing gorgeous letters, words and phrases with a brush pen doesn’t have to be difficult! Brush Pen Lettering will show you how to create your own unique style. To help you on your lettering journey, this comprehensive how-to guide includes: • DIY projects • Tips and Tricks • Color Photographs • Inspiring Ideas • Step-by-step instructions • Practice exercises

Author : Jen Wagner
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781440351037

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Happy Hand Lettering by Jen Wagner Pdf

Create a More Beautiful World with a Little Hand-Lettered Love! Messages from your own hand are an intimate and powerful means of expression and communication. Happy Hand Lettering offers you instruction and encouragement to begin creating beautifully written words right away. From selecting the best tools and supplies, to forming your first simple letters, everything you need to begin your calligraphic journey is here. • Learn beginning-level techniques for brush lettering, nib lettering and modern lettering as you progress from strokes to letters and from words to phrases. • Discover ideas for using your new lettering skills in a practical way--envelopes, gift tags, decor and more. • Brush up on composition basics, typography terms and an exploration of a variety of mediums. Enjoy the process of learning something new. Start crafting hopeful and happy messages today!

Author : Sarah Ensign
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780744041477

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Hand Lettering for Beginners by Sarah Ensign Pdf

Create beautiful lettering projects, quotes, birthday cards, and more once you’ve learned the basics of hand lettering from artist Sarah Ensign. Have you always wanted to learn the secrets to create stunning letter art? Now you can! This book takes you through different hand lettering styles such as faux calligraphy, brush pen lettering, and creating basic font styles such as monoline, elegant, and brush pen scripts. Sarah Ensign, author and influencer shares this fascinating craft with you through pages of colorful examples and worksheets that allow you to practice what you’ve learned. She also shares practical tips on supplies such as pen and paper, creating beautiful fonts, and master tricky connections, and planning layouts for quotes. Simple Techniques and Endless Possibilities In this colorful, hardcover book, you’ll find hands-on lettering worksheets and step-by-step guides that will quickly build your confidence. Explore your creativity with this fun, creative craft. Hand lettering for Beginners has a fun, non-intimidating approach to guiding readers through hand lettering techniques and possibilities. This book will start a fascinating hobby that will allow you to grow your hand lettering skills and create your own unique projects.

Author : Amy Latta
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781624144813

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Hand Lettering for Relaxation by Amy Latta Pdf

A Fun & Inspiring Introduction to the Art of Hand Lettering Hand Lettering for Relaxation is the perfect way to cultivate calmness and joy while creating beautiful works of art. While hand lettering can look intimidating, artist and blogger Amy Latta has a friendly and down-to-earth approach that will give you the confidence to draw impressive designs with ease. Learn how to create a lovely brush-lettered look with easy, no-fail faux calligraphy. Then add pretty embellishments such as vines, roses, banners, ribbons, swirls and feathers that take your designs to the next level. You’ll also get a beginner’s guide to real brush lettering, plus fun print fonts and ways to highlight, shadow or emboss your words. With 46 unique workshops, each with a featured motivational design, you will gain enough proficiency to proudly share your lettered art on social media, make personalized gifts and even decorate your home. In this interactive workbook, doodling on the high-quality art paper is highly encouraged! Use it to letter the featured design with the new technique you learned, create your own design or simply enjoy some meditative practice. No matter how you use it, this book is sure to help you relax, enjoy your creative journey and make your life more beautiful wherever you are. Keep the relaxation flowing with these other books in Amy Latta's bestselling hand lettering workbook series: - Hand Lettering for Laughter - Hand Lettering for Faith - Express Yourself: A Hand Lettering Workbook for Kids

Author : Rebecca Yue
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Calligraphy, Chinese
ISBN : UCSD:31822032555690

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Chinese Calligraphy Made Easy by Rebecca Yue Pdf

Fold-out front and back covers include examples of lettering.

Author : Grace Song
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781612438481

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Brush Pen Lettering Practice Book by Grace Song Pdf

Practice your brush pen lettering til you’re perfect with expert drills, tips, and exercises. If you want to take your hand lettering to the next level, you need to practice, practice, practice. But merely writing the same letter over and over often leads to repeating the same mistake instead of improving your skill. Packed with expert drills, tips and exercises, Brush Pen Lettering Practice Book provides the smart coaching and blank workspace to make your daily practice easier, more efficient and more fun. It’s the ideal way to speed you on your way to creating gorgeous lettering styles. The perfect companion to author Grace Song’s Brush Pen Lettering, this handy workbook features helpful practice pages with guided lines, hints and even specific letter form combinations for many popular words, including: • Congratulations • Greetings • Wedding • Happy Birthday

Author : Margaret Shepherd
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1986-07-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0399512578

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Calligraphy Alphabets Made Easy by Margaret Shepherd Pdf

This book is a totally new concept in learning and improving calligraphy skills. It presents a new lettering challenge for each day of the year; 365 in all (plus a bonus for Leap Day), ranging from 'angular Italic' to 'turned Celtic.' These alphabets are the perfect program for beginners learning the art of beautiful writing. They also offer the best form of practice and improvement for experienced calligraphers. In addition to daily practice, a practical lettering project is presented for each week. There are 52 in all, ranging from wholly creative projects such as designing an award for a special person to such money-makers as lettering wedding invitations or greeting cards.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1608632997

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Calligraphy Made Easy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Whitney Farnsworth
Publisher : Paper Peony Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1948209470

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Pretty Simple Lettering by Whitney Farnsworth Pdf

Learn the art of hand lettering with this comprehensive how-to book, full of beauty, knowledge, and inspiration! Pretty Simple Lettering is the perfect book for any hand letterer, whether you're new to the art or an experienced designer looking to expand your skill. In the book, you will learn the basics of creating alphabets in many different styles, how to develop those styles into one that is uniquely your own, and how to turn your lettering into beautiful pieces of art. Learning the basics of hand lettering can be pretty simple! Whitney breaks down 10 individual alphabets in various lettering styles, including upper and lower case, showing you how to form each letter, turn those letters into words, and turn those words into works of art! Discover the tools, techniques, and tricks of the trade from a seasoned lettering artist who has been in the business since 2014.In the final sections of this book, learn how Whitney approaches every design as she leads you through a step-by-step tutorial outlining her process of composition. The last section of the book is filled with project pages for you to create your own works of art to hang on your wall or gift to a friend! Every project is surrounded by gorgeous floral designs, adding a special touch of whimsy to your final creation!

Author : Peggy Dean
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780399582172

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The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide by Peggy Dean Pdf

From the artist behind the popular Pigeon Letters website, a complete guide to learning and perfecting brush lettering, a forgiving style of modern calligraphy that encourages creative expression and imprecision, including basic skills, flourishes, and project ideas. The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide has something for everyone--from beginners that have never used a brush pen, to seasoned letterers looking for a new style or ideas for creative flourishes. From choosing the best pens and paper and knowing the different styles of lettering, to adding color to your finished pieces--this book covers it all. The book includes templates for labels, cards, handmade bunting, and word collages. It even includes a how to guide for posting your best work on social media. Each lesson builds on itself, unlocking endless opportunities inside the playful art of brush lettering. As a self-taught artist who left her day job to pursue a creative life, Peggy Dean is the ideal teacher for artists and non-artists alike.

Author : Amy Latta
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781645679691

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Beginner's Guide to Brush Lettering by Amy Latta Pdf

Bestselling author Amy Latta is back on the scene with a brand new workbook, guiding artists to expand their creative toolbelt with the brush pen. Unlike most art supplies, brush pens are an instrument that can be taken anywhere, which is why hand lettering has become such a popular form of art that can be done both at home and on the go. This workbook is the perfect gift for budding brush lettering artists as it provides information and projects for all various popular styles of brush pen work, which will allow readers to both sharpen their skills and learn new techniques. The two types of brush pens, alcohol-based and water-based, produce different lettering effects, and the lessons provided cover both—reaching artists across the board no matter which tool they currently use. Amy’s instruction is clear and concise, breaking it down by the many types of dyes used and kinds of strokes. As she is both an accomplished writer and instructor, her voice speaks through the page and is both informative and easy to follow. A fantastic feature of this workbook is that readers can work directly within the book itself due to the woodfree art paper printing. This book will appeal to both beginner and seasoned artists with its many artistic options. The creative possibilities are truly endless!

Author : Joanne Sharpe
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-17
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781620335178

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The Art of Whimsical Lettering by Joanne Sharpe Pdf

A "font" of information on lettering styles! The Art of Whimsical Lettering is an artful instruction book on creating stylized fonts and expressive artwork with personal handwriting skills. Author Joanne Sharpe shows you how to create exuberant and personalized writing styles for your artworkâ€"whether it be a journal, canvas art, or other projects that use text. After an overview of Joanne's favorite tools and surfaces, take a peek into Joanne's personal lettering journal to discover how you too can collect inspiration, hone your lettering skills, and tap into your natural creativity. Joanne then demonstrates twenty art techniques for creating a variety of lettering styles using many different tools. She provides you with fifteen basic alphabets, ranging from simple pen-and-ink renditions to increasingly elaborated texts that reference calligraphy, vintage fonts, and doodle art, among other styles. Joanne also teaches you how to turn prosaic lettering into page art itself, merging text into illustration, or ornamenting words with decorative drawings.

Author : Margaret Shepherd
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1989-05-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 039950964X

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Calligraphy Made Easy by Margaret Shepherd Pdf

With Calligraphy Made Easy, you can learn the art of beautiful writing in just eight easy lessons. Includes sections on the Gothic alphabet, the Italic alphabet, and how best to hold the pen. Perfect for creating unique gifts, stationery, and invitations.