Lettering with Purpose
Creative Techniques And Prompts For Making Meaningful, Inspirational Hand-Lettered Art
- 144 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Develop your own personal artistic alphabet and give your writing a fresh shine with this thoughtful guide. It will help you personalize every aspect of your handwriting, whether for greeting cards or simply enjoying the art of hand-lettering. This uplifting craft is accessible to everyone, and you'll find inspiration through 100 reflective lettering prompts that eliminate the question, "What should I write?" Your journey starts with the basics, as the book explains the anatomy of letters and how to pair different styles. You'll find thorough tutorials on various mediums, enabling you to create striking layouts and compositions quickly. Step-by-step demonstrations cover styles like brush calligraphy and bounce lettering, along with complete alphabet ideas and reproducible practice pages to refine your skills. Once you've established your artistic foundation, you can enhance your work with embellishments and flourishes. Add flair with frames, laurels, garlands, flowers, swirls, and more. The back of the book features fully illustrated frames on perforated paper, perfect for bringing your creations together and crafting original masterpieces.