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"Meg Mackworth's hand-lettering skill has made her famous as the Planner of Park Slope, designing custom journals for her New York City clientèle. She has another skill too: reading signs other people miss. Knowing the upcoming marriage of Reid Sutherland and his polished, gorgeous fiancée was doomed to fail is one thing, but weaving a secret word of warning into their wedding program is another. Meg may have thought no one would spot it, but she...
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2018.
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The book begins with an overview of tools and materials, both traditional (pointed pen and fountain pen) and modern (including brush markers and chalk), then presents a visual glossary of letterforms, highlights the unique characteristics of the featured alphabets, and demonstrates how to draw letterforms to foster an understanding of how they're created. The core chapters explore traditional, modern, and special effects lettering using a variety...
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A step-by-step instruction book on the ins and outs of calligraphy. For school, for art classes, for fun. From the tools to the techniques to the really fantastic projects, everything has been chosen specifically with children in mind. Youngsters can use colorful, special felt-tipped pens called chisel-edged markers to produce great-looking letters. The guidelines (which can be photocopied) make it easier to get good results. Attractive pages, filled...
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2020.
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If you've ever wanted to learn the techniques of hand lettering, Calligraphy gives practical advice and guidance on materials, tools, and proper methods. Containing four alphabets and 12 step-by-step projects, you'll be able to create stunning cards, calendars, letterheads, and wall hangings. Author and professional lettering artist Margaret Morgan will provide you with all the essential skills you need to enjoy and thrive in the beautiful art of...
8) Calligraphy
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c1998
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Describes different lettering techniques and styles and includes instructions for creating double letters, embossed letters, pop-up letters, rubbings, and more calligraphy.
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2020.
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"Learn to letter beautifully with watercolor. In this stunning follow-up to her highly praised and influential first book, The Art of Brush Lettering, lettering expert and workshop instructor Kelly Klapstein (popular on Instagram as @kellycreates) shares her secrets for mastering the essential techniques for creating lovely modern lettering and calligraphy with watercolor. Start with the basics, from choosing paints, brushes, and other supplies to...
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c1994
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From hand-addressed wedding invitations to impressively lettered diplomas to beautifully scripted wall-hangings, the classic art of calligraphy takes many forms and provides much pleasure in today's mechanized world. This volume takes readers one step at a time toward the mastery of fine writing. 350 photos and illustrations.
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[2002]
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This is the complete, step-by-step beginnerUs guide to creating the sacred characters of Chinese script. In this unique guide, renowned calligraphy artist Qu Lei Lei teaches the philosophy of this ancient art and demonstrates how to create the most important symbols of Chinese folklore--Luck, Love, Happiness, and Long Life.
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