An Introduction to Hand Lettering with Decorative Elements

By Annika Sauerborn

A treasure trove of lettering styles and decorative elements, this handy reference offers an abundance of eye-catching alphabets, numerals, ribbons, borders, flowers, banners, and other easy-to-trace embellishments. With this guide, it's easy to add a personal touch--humorous, dramatic, or romantic--to any handwritten message or meditative journal.
Hundreds of ornaments, all of them hand-drawn by the author, include dozens of alphabets and numerals. You'll also find frames, flourishes, and corner designs that provide pages with a stylish finishing touch. Decorative motifs range from arrows, hearts, and stars to leaves, blossoms, and wreaths. A wealth of fanciful graphics for special occasions includes designs for birthdays, weddings, holidays, and all four seasons. Calligraphers, crafters, and illustrators as well as anyone who wants to add a bit of pizzazz to their writing will prize this imaginative source of inspiration.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486833933
• ISBN13: 9780486833934
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 8.6"