The Art of Calligraphy & Lettering: Master techniques for traditional and contemporary handwritten styles

by Arthur Newhall, Eugene Metcalf, Arthur Newhall

In a world saturated by computer-generated fonts, more and more artists and crafters are turning to the organic art of hand lettering. The Art of Calligraphy & Lettering offers a broad scope of instruction, starting with basic calligraphic alphabets and moving to unique modern characters. Creative step-by-step demonstrations introduce readers to illumination and word painting while inspirational projects teach beginners how to incorporate their new skills into a variety of crafts. From adding decorative flourishes to guilding, this book covers it all!

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2011

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been looking for a book that will show different kinds of fonts and how to write them. I finally found the book that has that plus how to do the flourish of illustrated letters. A great find and addition to my art library.

[Aaron Wong · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some lovely ideas.