Jim Bennett

Calligraphy for Dummies

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

You ve always admired beautiful calligraphy, but you probably figured it was way too hard to master, right ? Calligraphy is actually much easier than you ever dreamed. All you need is the right guide and you ll be up to speed in no time! Calligraphy For Dummies lets anyone discover the art and fun of lettering.

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From Italic to Roman to Uncial -- create calligraphic alphabets with ease

For many people, calligraphy is something they admire from afar, but don't believe they could ever do it themselves. Nothing could be further from the truth! Practice is the key to becoming a good calligrapher, and that 's what this book is all about. Open it and you'll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions in all the basics, from choosing the right pens and paper and holding the pen properly to using calligraphy to create six beautiful alphabets. Plus, there are plenty of creative projects for putting your skills into action. With just a little practice every day, you'll be well on your way to doing calligraphy with style!

_ The simple, sure-fire approach to learning calligraphy
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How to use pen tips of various sizes and shapes
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Ways to embellish and personalize your lettering
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How to add a special touch to stationery, journals, diaries, correspondence, plaques, and more
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Exercises for practicing your skills with confidence

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 275mm x 213mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 640g
• ISBN-13: 9780470117712
• ISBN-10: 0470117710
• Artikelnr.: 22521910

Autorenporträt

Jim Bennett has been teaching calligraphy for 30 years at every level, from kindergarten to college.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction.
Part I: Yes, You Can Do Calligraphy!
Chapter 1: Doing Calligraphy Can Be as Easy as ABC.
Chapter 2: Peeking Inside the Calligrapher's Toolbox.
Chapter 3: Putting Your Pen to Paper.
Part II: The Amazing, Incredible Italic Alphabet.
Chapter 4: Taking a Few Baby Steps with Italic.
Chapter 5: Doing Italic with a Calligraphy Pen.
Chapter 6: Perfecting the Italic Alphabet.
Chapter 7: Turning Up the "Wow! Factor" with Variations and Embellishments.
Part III: Expanding Your Repertoire.
Chapter 8: The Blackletter Alphabet.
Chapter 9: Classical Roman Letters.
Chapter 10: Formal Manuscript, Foundational Hand, or Bookhand.
Chapter 11: Formal Uncial and Funky Variations.
Chapter 12: Elegantly Outlined and Decorated Letters.
Chapter 13: A Fancy Document Script.
Part IV: Popular Projects.
Chapter 14: Designing and Lettering a Quotation.
Chapter 15: Creating a Poster or Sign.
Chapter 16: Certificates.
Chapter 17: More Things to Do with Your Calligraphy.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Use Your Calligraphy for Weddings.
Chapter 19: Ten Fun Alphabets.
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Making Money Using Your Calligraphy.
Appendix: Practice Pages.
Index.