A Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy and Brush Pen Lettering Learn to Create Beautiful Hand Lettering for Invitations, Cards, Journals and More! (with 550 Color Photos and Illustrations)
A Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy and Brush Pen Lettering by Maki Shimano is a comprehensive resource for those looking to master the art of hand lettering. Published by Tuttle Publishing in 2024, this edition features 144 pages filled with 550 color photos and illustrations, making it accessible for readers interested in enhancing their calligraphy skills. The book presents a structured approach to creating beautiful hand-lettered items such as journals, invitations, and cards, utilizing convenient brush pens.
Readers will find a variety of techniques and ideas to inspire their creativity. Maki Shimano breaks down each letter into a small number of strokes, making it easy for beginners to learn. The guide includes instructions for drawing elegant typefaces and offers suggestions for decorative motifs, allowing for personalized designs. With a focus on practical application, this book serves as a valuable tool for anyone interested in calligraphy, art, and design.
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Create beautiful hand-lettered journals, invitations, cards, menus and more with convenient brush pens!
Master calligrapher Maki Shimano shows you all the techniques and provides hundreds of colorful examples to inspire you. Creating your own calligraphy is very easy using Shimano’s time-tested method of breaking down each letter into a small number of strokes. And she provides dozens of ideas for decorative motifs such as wreaths, balloons, birthday cakes–and so much more!
This easy step-by-step guide by an experienced calligraphy teacher allows you to develop your skills quickly.
- Start with the basic tools and techniques of hand lettering
- Learn to draw 8 elegant typefaces with just 2 or 3 simple strokes
- Create compositions with fancy flourishes, “bounce” and rhythm
- Design a planner, journal, place cards, greeting cards, gift tags, invitations, etc.
- And much more!
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