The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration

Cicale, Annie

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1579904033 ISBN 13: 9781579904036

Casa editrice: Lark Books, 2004

A beautiful introduction to a popular art.

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. Copy a historical letter technique, and understand the basics of layout, design, texture, and color. Seventeen projects include a traditional certificate with decorative contrasts and flourishes; journals and scrapbooks; and even a colorful silk-screened pillow.

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Book by Cicale Annie