Classic Calligraphy for Beginners

Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Copperplate and Spencerian Scripts - 25+ Simple, Modern Projects for Pointed Nib, Pen, and Brush

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Classic Calligraphy for Beginners introduces the fundamental techniques for mastering two classic calligraphic scripts, Copperplate and Spencerian, plus easy-to-follow exercises and fun, modern projects.Guided by instructions and illustrations by noted calligraphy artist and teacher Younghae Chung, you will: Get a detailed yet concise overview of tools, supplies, and terminologyTry out your materials with basic warm-ups and nib exercisesLearn the essential principles or strokes and create the lowercase and uppercase letters of the featured scripts Take your letters to the next level and add flourishes with confidenceExplore brush pens and non-flexible writing tools to emulate the look of calligraphy on large-scale and unusual surfacesReinforce core skills by applying the scripts to a variety of simple, modern projects on paper, wood, glass, fabric, and other surfaces, and get inspiring tips on how to add beautiful details that lend a modern touchFind sample guide sheets for Copperplate, Spencerian, and brush calligraphy Discover the timeless beauty of calligraphy with Classic Calligraphy for Beginners.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-06-14
Mått:216 x 279 x 12 mm
Vikt:599 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:144
Förlag:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
ISBN:9781631599842

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Younghae Chung is a classically trained calligrapher, teacher, and creative entrepreneur. After working in a New York City advertising agency and nonprofit organization, she decided to pursue her passion for the arts and teaching and launched Logos Calligraphy & Design. Younghae’s mission is to keep penmanship alive by sharing her joy and love of writing, creating, and offering resources to help others learn a timeless craft. She has taught thousands of students, both in-person and online, connecting with and cultivating a diverse community of students from more than 35 countries worldwide. Find out more about Younghae’s work and classes on her website LogosCalligraphy.com and on Instagram (@logos_calligraphy), Facebook (@logoscalligraphy), and YouTube (Logos Calligraphy). She is based in southern California.

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"Beautifully and instructively illustrated throughout, Classic Calligraphy for Beginners is a complete and comprehensive instruction guide and 'how to' manual for the novice calligrapher."

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction1. GETTING STARTED• Recommended Tools and Materials• Preparing to Write• Troubleshooting2. COPPERPLATE SCRIPT• Introduction to Copperplate• Using and Understanding Guidelines• Warm-up Exercises and Nib Exercises• Lowercase Basic Strokes• How to Square Tops and Bottoms• Lowercase Letters by Group• Lowercase Letters Exemplar• Connecting Letters• Uppercase Basic Strokes• Uppercase Letters by Group• Uppercase Letters Exemplar3. SPENCERIAN SCRIPT• Introduction to Spencerian• Using and Understanding Guidelines• Lowercase Principles• Lowercase Letters by Group• Lowercase Letters Exemplar• Uppercase Principles• Uppercase Letters by Group• Uppercase Letters Exemplar4. FLOURISHING AND OTHER TECHNIQUES• What Is Flourishing?• Flourishing Lowercase Letters• Flourishing Uppercase Letters• Brush Lettering• Faux Calligraphy5. CREATIVE PROJECTSNib• Wax Seal Place Cards• Variation: Place Card on Handmade Paper• Personalized Menu• Cheeseboard Food Labels• Gold-Trimmed Gift Tags• “Thank You” Cards• Birth Details Photo Mat• Frosted Winter Wreath Design• Variation: “Noel” Wreath Design• Addressing EnvelopesBrush• Personalized Outer Envelope• “Happy Birthday” Banner Signage• Cake Topper• Gift Wrapping Paper• Personalized Kraft Notebooks• Bookmark• Vision Board• Multicolored Alphabet PrintPen• Event Table Card• Capiz Shell Place Cards• Personalized Ornaments• Monogrammed Pen Pouch• Heart-Shaped “Love” Card• Marble Coasters• Garden Labels• “Welcome” Wooden SignageSample Guide SheetsResourcesAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIndex