A Beginner's Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Brush Pen Lettering: Learn to Create Beautiful Hand Lettering for Invitations, Cards, Journals and More! (4

By Maki Shimano

Create beautiful hand-lettered journals, invitations, cards, menus and more with convenient brush pens

Master calligrapher Maki Shimano shows you all the techniques and provides hundreds of colorful examples to inspire you. Creating your own calligraphy is very easy using Shimano's time-tested method of breaking down each letter into a small number of strokes. And she provides dozens of ideas for decorative motifs such as wreaths, balloons, birthday cakes--and so much more

This easy step-by-step guide by an experienced calligraphy teacher allows you to develop your skills quickly.
Start with the basic tools and techniques of hand lettering Learn to draw 8 elegant typefaces with just 2 or 3 simple strokesCreate compositions with fancy flourishes, "bounce" and rhythmDesign a planner, journal, place cards, greeting cards, gift tags, invitations, etc.And much more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804857717
• ISBN13: 9780804857710
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.9"