A Beginner's Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Brush Pen Lettering: Learn to Create Beautiful Hand Lettering for Invitations, Cards, Journals and More! (400 Step-by-Step Examples)

Author:   Maki Shimano
Publisher:   Tuttle Publishing
ISBN:  

9780804857710


Pages:   144
Publication Date:   18 June 2024
Format:   Paperback
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A Beginner's Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Brush Pen Lettering: Learn to Create Beautiful Hand Lettering for Invitations, Cards, Journals and More! (400 Step-by-Step Examples)


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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 colourful 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 strokes Create compositions with fancy flourishes, 'bounce' and rhythm Design a planner, journal, place cards, greeting cards, gift tags, invitations, etc. And much more!

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Author:   Maki Shimano
Publisher:   Tuttle Publishing
Imprint:   Tuttle Publishing
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780804857710


ISBN 10:   0804857717
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   18 June 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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""…an ideal DIY introduction into the art and craft of calligraphy and the use of brush pen lettering."" —Midwest Book Review ""Both novice and experienced crafters of hand letters will find practical inspiration and guidance in this colorful, beautifully designed collection."" —Library Journal


"""…an ideal DIY introduction into the art and craft of calligraphy and the use of brush pen lettering."" —Midwest Book Review ""Both novice and experienced crafters of hand letters will find practical inspiration and guidance in this colorful, beautifully designed collection."" —Library Journal"


"""…an ideal DIY introduction into the art and craft of calligraphy and the use of brush pen lettering."" —Midwest Book Review"


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Maki Shimano began learning calligraphy at an early age and has become the preeminent teacher and practitioner of modern calligraphy in Japan. She is an author, typographer and freelance artist who works in the bridal industry as a wedding planner. She creates traditional Japanese calligraphy as well as modern English calligraphy for a wide variety of clients and applications.

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