The Calligrapher S Business Handbook

Author : Molly Suber Thorpe
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : Calligraphy
ISBN : 1545300496

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The Calligrapher's Business Handbook by Molly Suber Thorpe Pdf

The Calligrapher's Business Handbook is a guide to best business practices and pricing strategies for calligraphers and lettering artists. Whether you're starting out in creative freelancing, transitioning from a different profession, or running a lettering business that just needs a boost, you will welcome the invaluable ideas in this handbook. Award-winning graphic designer, renowned calligrapher, and bestselling author of Modern Calligraphy, Molly Suber Thorpe shares her hard-earned insights to answer your most pressing business questions. Molly has packed these pages with advice you won't find anywhere else, covering a range of topics for freelance calligraphers and hand lettering artists: How professional calligraphers charge for their services Whether to charge flat rates or hourly rates When - and how - to offer discounts or freebies How to charge for commercial work, such as logo designs How to get the most bang for your advertising budget What goes into a fair project contract How to navigate copyright licensing and know your rights!

Author : Molly Suber Thorpe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692879285

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The Calligrapher's Business Handbook by Molly Suber Thorpe Pdf

Author : Molly Suber Thorpe
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-16
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781250152459

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Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe Pdf

A perfect gift for anyone who wants to learn the "write" way to craft calligraphy. Calligraphy is about creating something uniquely beautiful, whether to celebrate a special occasion like marriage or to use every day in the form of stationery. Author Molly Suber Thorpe, an award-winning wedding invitation designer and calligrapher based in Los Angeles, works closely with her international clients to give them the distinctive products they're looking for. In Modern Calligraphy, you can learn from this experienced expert how to master this fresh modern lettering style. The first book to teach this bold new style breaks the calligraphy process down into simple steps so anyone can learn to create their own stunning wedding invitations, thank you cards, gift tags, and more. Starting with an overview of the supplies—from paper to ink to pens—you will learn how to form letters, words, and then phrases by following Molly's clear step-by-step instructions, and by practicing with the provided templates. After mastering letter forms using a pointed pen and ink you can take it to the next level by learning how to use watercolor and gouache, or how to digitize your calligraphy. The twenty projects in the book provide lots of inspiration for making your own and are grouped into three sections: weddings, entertainment, and personal stationery. With loads of ideas, practice exercises, and helpful tips, soon you will be turning out gorgeous script calligraphy pieces like the ones featured in wedding magazines and popular websites like Pinterest.

Author : Heather Child
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Calligraphy
ISBN : PSU:000018134285

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The Calligrapher's Handbook by Heather Child Pdf

This new second edition of a work that Publishers Weekly has called "one of the outstanding works on contemporary calligraphy" contains 18 authoritative articles by leading calligraphers.

Author : Molly Suber Thorpe
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781250271600

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Mastering Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe Pdf

Mastering Modern Calligraphy is a comprehensive guide to taking your pointed pen calligraphy skills to the next level and developing your very own modern style. Following up and building on Molly’s popular beginner's guide, Modern Calligraphy, Mastering Modern Calligraphy is the perfect companion for pointed pen and digital calligraphers alike. It is aimed at those with some calligraphy experience, presenting more than 2,700 letterforms and ligatures, targeted exercises, stroke drills, flourishes, and phrases, which emphasize experimentation and fun, rather than rigid uniformity. This beautiful, in-depth guide to modern calligraphy emphasizes experimentation and fun, rather than rigid uniformity. With targeted exercises and lessons aimed at pushing you out of your calligraphy comfort zone, Mastering Modern Calligraphy will not only help you master tricks of the trade, but develop your very own modern calligraphy style, too.

Author : Patricia Lovett
Publisher : Abradale Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000-11
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015049699740

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Calligraphy and Illumination by Patricia Lovett Pdf

Looks at the history of calligraphy & illumination, explores the use of gold in miniatures & high-lighting, & shows how to create a variety of projects. Subsidiary Rights: Selected by Book-of-the-Month Club & Crafters' Choice Book Club.

Author : Emma Callery
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780785836681

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The Calligraphy Handbook by Emma Callery Pdf

The Calligraphy Handbook is a complete guide to the art of calligraphy, from selecting pens and mastering different alphabets through designing and laying out your work—an excellent starter reference or step up for someone interested in creative lettering. Step-by-step mini projects demonstrate a wide range of techniques, from brush lettering and gliding to design principles and practice. Beautifully illustrated examples provide a wealth of inspiration and include scripts such as Roman, Italic, Gothic, and Copperplate calligraphy. In a digital age, it's easy to move away from handwriting, but even the most artistically stunted can create beautiful text blocks on gift cards and in their own journals. The stylish design of this book—along with the interior photographs, illustrations, and diagrams—make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced readers. The book also describes the equipment needed to be an excellent calligrapher, including the paper, measuring tools, pens, brushes, and inks. Teach yourself a skill with versatile and practical uses and bring a little bit of beauty onto the page.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:491191635

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The Calligrapher's Handbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : Cari Ferraro,Eugene Metcalf,Arthur Newhall,John Stevens
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781633225947

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The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering by Cari Ferraro,Eugene Metcalf,Arthur Newhall,John Stevens Pdf

The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering provides expert instruction on the intricacies of traditional lettering techniques, as well as an introduction to contemporary hand-lettering formats. 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.

Author : Caroline Joy Adams
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780486168890

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An Italic Calligraphy Handbook by Caroline Joy Adams Pdf

An updated version of the classic Renaissance manuals, this handbook is geared toward modern practitioners. It features the best ideas from the early guides, compiled into a contemporary system that makes writing the Italic as simple as possible. With this manual as a guide, both experienced and novice calligraphers can cultivate their natural creativity.

Author : Lyndsey Gribble
Publisher : Ilex Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781781577882

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The Calligraphy Ideas Book by Lyndsey Gribble Pdf

Expand, inspire and invigorate your calligraphy practice today. Packed with fresh ideas for calligraphy techniques, styles and subjects, this book is a visual feast of inspiration for all abilities, whether you're new to calligraphy or looking to reinvigorate your practice. Boost your creativity with the help of more than 80 artworks by contemporary, international calligraphers, each demonstrating an interesting or innovative approach. Techniques include hot foiling, laser cutting and brush calligraphy, as well as general inspiration such as practising calligraphy on baubles, making calligraphy wrapping paper and customising your own tools. Explore both new and old methods and discover the basic skills to excel at this ancient art form. The art of calligraphy is the ultimate way to relax, restore and create beautiful pieces of art - and this book is sure to renew your creativity.

Author : Constance Smith
Publisher : Artnetwork Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015059570930

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Art Marketing 101 by Constance Smith Pdf

Educate yourself to gain a competitive edge in the art market. No matter how much you already think you know, you'll improve your marketing skills by following the suggested practices -- from winning presentations to knowing your legal rights -- a complete course to help your artwork reach buyers and turn your business into a powerhouse, plus hundreds of resources to help you transform your plan into action. Book jacket.

Author : Gregory Timothy Victoroff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Art
ISBN : UCSD:31822023416316

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The Visual Artist's Business and Legal Guide by Gregory Timothy Victoroff Pdf

Author : CALLIGRAPHER'S.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Calligraphy
ISBN : 1850761469

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The Calligrapher's Handbook by CALLIGRAPHER'S. Pdf

Author : Edward Docx
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0618485341

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The Calligrapher by Edward Docx Pdf

A modern tale of sexual mores and city life, Edward Docx's debut is a witty novel of spurned lovers, elaborately planned seduction, plotted revenge, and surprising secrets.