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Hand Lettering for Relaxation presents 52 beautiful, whimsical and fun hand lettering techniques based on motivational themes. Readers will love the opportunity to practice the creative art of hand lettering in a way that inspires them and helps them relax. As an example of what's inside, Workshop 1 encourages readers to renew & recharge by writing, It's me time, with the easiest technique for a scripted, calligraphy look. Workshop 2 builds on the theme as readers use their skills from Workshop 1 to write, 'Practice makes progress,'and add a new skill of drawing laurels and wreaths that take their calligraphy to the next level. With each workshop, readers are inspired with a brief introduction reminding them to relax and cultivate joy, then learn step by step how to letter each word of an example lettered design and draw embellishments. With plenty of practice space and a page to draw their own final design, this interactive workbook meets readers' every need. High quality, thick art paper allows readers to utilise their favourite pens and markets, then cut out their finished hand lettered art if they wish.This book is the perfect gift for yourself or friends and family who love crafts, drawing and colouring.

Amy Latta, author of one of the top-selling hand lettering books on the market, is back with a book just for pre-teens and teens. They’ll have a blast making their own hand lettered designs with bold fonts, pretty embellishments and fun decals like tacos, donuts, flowers and animals. Amy’s clear instructions introduce techniques that kids ages 10 and up can pick up quickly and refine with practice and play. Readers can practice right in the book on the high quality, smooth art paper, and they’ll be inspired to draw for hours on the blank pages with borders for colouring. The whole family will want to join in once they see the beautiful results! Amy presents Instagram-ready quotes, reminding young artists that “Creativity Is Messy” and they were “Born to Stand Out.”This is the perfect gift for budding artists, writers and doodlers, or any kid who is inspired by all the amazing hand lettering they see online. For parents, this book is a trusty boredom buster, keeping kids entertained and developing creative thinking skills. The book includes projects that inspire young artists to post their work beyond Snapchat. Whether embellishing lockers, personalising their bedrooms or making pretty notes for their friends, kids will discover new ways to get their words out into the world. In no time, their new lettering skills will have them excited to share their doodles with the whole class.

Start your brush lettering journey and make the hand-lettered art you’ve always admired with this easy step-by-step guide from lettering artist and teacher Amy Latta. Whether you’re using water-based brush pens and markers, alcohol markers or even digital art platforms like Procreate®, Amy teaches the fundamental techniques you need to create gorgeous, modern lettered art. Learn how to flourish words and make them bounce, add exciting details like highlights and shadows and take on poster-worthy projects with this packed workbook.Amy starts at the very beginning by explaining the eight basic brushstroke techniques, with tons of pages for tracing and practicing. She also includes projects with beautiful quotes and doodles to hone your skills, plus blank bordered pages for drawing your final art. Even if you’ve never thought of yourself as an artist, you’ll be amazed at what you can create with Amy’s guidance and encouragement. Brush lettering is for everyone; all you have to do is believe in yourself.Unlock all of the creative benefits of brush pen lettering with the other books in Amy Latta’s bestselling hand lettering series:Hand Lettering for Relaxation Lettering for LaughterHand Lettering for Faith

Animal lovers, grab your pencils! Take your doodles to the next level with adorable, easy-to-draw wildlife from Amy Latta, bestselling author of Doodle Everything! From aardvark to zebra, Amy breaks down each animal drawing into simple shapes and effortless steps that produce the cutest creatures every time, no matter your age or skill level. Plus, blank practice spaces are provided throughout so you can doodle as you go!As you draw along, you’ll love learning unexpected facts about your favorite animals: Did you know woodpeckers have a unique bone that protects their brains from damage when pecking? Or that nine-banded armadillos almost always give birth to identical quadruplets? With bonus tutorials on how to draw animal families and habitats, you’ll be decorating notebooks, planners, greeting cards and more with doodles like:• A pack of wolves howling at the full moon in a forest clearing• A colour-filled under-the-sea scene complete with angelfish, anemones, sharks and even a blobfish!• A pride of lions (including a lioness and cub!) ruling over the grassy savanna• Your very own furry best friend at home, from retrievers and bulldogs to calicos or hermit crabsLet your creativity run wild on every page with this encouraging, easy, all-in-one collection!