The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering
Author | : Annie Cicale |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 1579908098 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781579908096 |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Thanks to the guidance of an experienced calligraphy teacher, anyone can add a touch of elegance to invitations, handwritten poems, and a variety of surfaces. Annie Cicale provides a complete, easy-to-follow course in the art of beautiful writing and an attractive resource filled with breathtaking images. She'll guide your pen as you master broad-pen alphabets, including classic uncial, Roman, and italic caps, as well as playful, invented styles with added variations. Seventeen projects include a traditional certificate with decorative contrasts and flourishes; journals, scrapbooks, and even a colorful silk-screened pillow.