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Book Synopsis What Our Lettering Needs by : Rick Cusick
Download or read book What Our Lettering Needs written by Rick Cusick and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a thorough account of Hermann Zapf's contributions to the artistry and success of Hallmark Cards, an experience that is now fully blended into the company's rich heritage.Since the late '70s, designer Rick Cusick has provided, in articles and presentations, most of what has been written about the Hallmark/Zapf association. This beautifully illustrated book is a tribute to Zapf's own philosophy that the artist's challenge is to ensure, despite technology and mass production, that beauty is never lost.RICK CUSICK is Manager of Font Developoment for Hallmark as well as a respected designer, calligrapher and teacher working with the University of Kansas.
Book Synopsis Guide to Mindful Lettering by : Lisa Funk
Download or read book Guide to Mindful Lettering written by Lisa Funk and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-24 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Art of Brush Lettering by : Kelly Klapstein
Download or read book The Art of Brush Lettering written by Kelly Klapstein and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Brush Lettering offers a meditative approach to learning all the facets of lettering with brush pens.
Book Synopsis Little Book of Lettering by : Emily Gregory
Download or read book Little Book of Lettering written by Emily Gregory and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Typography is always one of the designer's first considerations when it comes to making a statement, and in recent years the world of lettering and type has exploded in an unprecedented wave of creative discovery. Contemporary artists, typesetters, and designers of all kinds are exploring new horizons in illustrated and hand-drawn lettering, digitally rendered lettering, and 3D lettering. This collection—large in scope but petite in size—surveys the recent lettering renaissance, showcasing a diverse range of talent in gorgeous, eye-catching examples and profiling today's innovators. In a stunning little package that expertly combines a handmade feel with a modern aesthetic, this is the ultimate inspirational collection of contemporary lettering for design buffs and type enthusiasts alike.
Book Synopsis Mastering Modern Calligraphy by : Molly Suber Thorpe
Download or read book Mastering Modern Calligraphy written by Molly Suber Thorpe and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering Modern Calligraphy is a comprehensive guide to taking your pointed pen calligraphy skills to the next level and developing your very own modern style. Following up and building on Molly’s popular beginner's guide, Modern Calligraphy, Mastering Modern Calligraphy is the perfect companion for pointed pen and digital calligraphers alike. It is aimed at those with some calligraphy experience, presenting more than 2,700 letterforms and ligatures, targeted exercises, stroke drills, flourishes, and phrases, which emphasize experimentation and fun, rather than rigid uniformity. This beautiful, in-depth guide to modern calligraphy emphasizes experimentation and fun, rather than rigid uniformity. With targeted exercises and lessons aimed at pushing you out of your calligraphy comfort zone, Mastering Modern Calligraphy will not only help you master tricks of the trade, but develop your very own modern calligraphy style, too.
Book Synopsis The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering by : Valerie McKeehan
Download or read book The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering written by Valerie McKeehan and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say it with chalk! Learn the art of hand-drawn chalk lettering from an Etsy superstar in a book complete with chalkboards! Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafés, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and home decor, the art of chalk lettering is hotter than ever. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout, teaches us everything we need to know to create gorgeous hand-drawn chalk designs. In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif, and script. Next, how to lay out a design, combine various styles into one cohesive piece, and add shadows and dimension. Master more advanced letter styles, from faceted to ribbon to “vintage circus.” Use banners, borders, flourishes. And finally, 12 projects to show off your newfound skills, including a Winter Wonderland Snow Globe; a smartphone-themed birthday card to text friends and family; a one-of-a-kind party invitation to create, photograph, and mail; and a bake sale sign guaranteed to put everyone who sees it in the mood for a cupcake! The book is also a practice space, with three foldout “chalkboards”—the inside cover and foldout back cover are lined with blackboard paper.
Book Synopsis The Lettering Workshops by : Francis Chouquet
Download or read book The Lettering Workshops written by Francis Chouquet and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
In The Lettering Workshops, you’ll learn all about the art and practice of drawing letters using hands-on techniques in 30 lessons across five workshops. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional graphic designer, you'll quickly learn how to develop and advance your lettering skills.
In this richly illustrated book of lessons and exercises, you’ll find:
• 5 Workshops to learn the art of drawing letters—from an introduction to brush lettering and lettering script to the decoration of letters; from the secrets of good composition to the process of digitization and vectorization of your type
• 30 Exercises that gradually develop from beginner through intermediate and advanced levels
• 16 Analyses of lettering samples to understand what makes good lettering
• 52 Inspirational contributions in featured galleries from international letterers and brands
• 160 Pages for all skill levels
• 26 Letters to learn and explore
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What Is Lettering?
Why This Book?
First Lesson
Lettering, Calligraphy, or Typography?
Basics and Technical Vocabulary
WORKSHOP 1: DISCOVERING BRUSH LETTERING
Exercise 1: Finding the Right Position
Exercise 2: Setting Up a Grid
Exercise 3: Carrying Out the First Motions
Exercise 4: Drawing the Letters
Exercise 5: Connecting the Letters
Exercise 6: Reworking Your Drafts
Analysis of Lettering Samples
Gallery
WORKSHOP 2: INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPT LETTERING
Exercise 1: Discovering the Skeleton Technique
Exercise 2: Drawing an Alphabet
Exercise 3: Drawing a Complete Word
Exercise 4: Lettering in a Classic Script
Exercise 5: Leaving Your Comfort Zone!
Analysis of Lettering Samples
Gallery
WORKSHOP 3: USING TYPOGRAPHIC CHARACTERS
Exercise 1: Embellishing a Letter
Exercise 2: Practicing on a Complete Word
Exercise 3: Going Further with Vintage Style
Exercise 4: Discovering Interlock
Exercise 5: Practicing Interlock with Serifs
Exercise 6: Producing a Complete Interlock Lettering Project
Analysis of Lettering Samples
Gallery
WORKSHOP 4: THE SECRETS OF GOOD COMPOSITION
Exercise 1: Thinking in Terms of the Block
Exercise 2: Completing the First Sketches
Exercise 3: Choosing the Styles for Each Word
Exercise 4: Drawing the Skeleton
Exercise 5: Developing and Finalizing Your Path
Analysis of Lettering Samples
Gallery
WORKSHOP 5: DIGITIZATION AND VECTORIZATION
Exercise 1: Digitizing and Preparing Your Lettering
Exercise 2: First Steps in Vectorization
Exercise 3: Testing the Vertex Theory
Exercise 4: Vectorizing the Entire Lettering Project
Exercise 5: Critiquing Your Vectorized Lettering Project
Exercise 6: Preparing Your Lettering Project without Vectorization
Exercise 7: Isolating the Lettering
Exercise 8: Adding Texture to the Lettering Project
Book Synopsis The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering by : Cari Ferraro
Download or read book The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering written by Cari Ferraro and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering provides expert instruction on the intricacies of traditional lettering techniques, as well as an introduction to contemporary hand-lettering formats. From selecting the appropriate tools, such as pens, nibs, brushes, inks, and papers, to learning optimal hand positioning and understanding the intricacies of lettering angles, heights, spacing, and strokes, The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering will help lettering enthusiasts swiftly master their craft. Step-by-step lessons, practice templates, and a range of stunning alphabets demonstrate the breadth of artistic achievement that comes with practice and dedication. Four professional artists guide you through traditional calligraphy techniques, as well as an introduction to contemporary hand-lettering art forms, such as brush lettering and mixed media, for a well-rounded approach to the craft. Additionally, a short section on Chinese brush lettering and several mixed media lettering projects inspire creativity and demonstrate how calligraphy and lettering can be used in wider artistic contexts and projects. Including practice templates for several featured alphabets in addition to mixed media "bonus" projects designed to inspire artistic creativity, The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering will inspire lettering enthusiasts of all skill levels to strengthen their existing skills and delve into new, lesser-known variations of the trend.
Book Synopsis Hand Lettering for Laughter by : Amy Latta
Download or read book Hand Lettering for Laughter written by Amy Latta and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find Your Happy Place with Fun Fonts, Whimsical Doodles and Clever Quotes Get ready to giggle your way through these clever hand lettering designs with bestselling author Amy Latta, back from her books Hand Lettering for Relaxation and Express Yourself: A Hand Lettering Workbook for Kids. Whether you’re lettering for the first time or brushing up on your skills, you’ll be highly entertained as you create your own works of witty, hand lettered art. Draw, doodle and dream right in the book on high-quality paper that will make your designs pop. With tons of ideas for special hand lettered projects like pillow covers, gift tags and personalized signs, it’s easy to share the laughter. Be careful: It’s contagious!
Book Synopsis Adventures in Lettering by : Dawn Nicole Warnaar
Download or read book Adventures in Lettering written by Dawn Nicole Warnaar and published by Walter Foster Jr. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate hand-lettering workshop for young creatives! Taught by the popular and skilled hand-lettering artist Dawn Nicole Warnaar, Adventures in Lettering combines creative self-expression and beautiful designs for an exploration of various lettering exercises. This hand-lettering workbook features hand-lettering lessons for beginners, from playing with style and brush calligraphy basics to illustrated hand-lettered designs and lettering styles. Once you’ve mastered the basic techniques, apply them to additional crafts and projects. Adventures in Lettering is the ultimate workshop to get started in the art of hand-lettering!
Download or read book By Hand written by Nicole Miyuki Santo and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the beauty and joy of modern lettering with By Hand, a thoughtful collection of projects and lessons to bring unique, handmade designs into your life, home, and gatherings. In a world of screens and social media, people are constantly searching for ways to reconnect to the handmade and the authentic-to add a personal spark and a beautiful look to everyday objects and occasions. The art of modern lettering is a point of connection, a way of crafting letters and words into something that delights the eyes and feeds the soul. With unique projects, a gorgeous exposed spine and lay-flat binding, and an Instagram-worthy aesthetic, By Hand provides an inspirational jumping-off point for readers who want to incorporate lettering into a slower, more intentional lifestyle. Blending the aspirational and the instructional, By Hand brings the beauty of lettering beyond the page, through 30 distinct projects, from watercolor placecards to cozy pillows. Relatable lessons introduce readers to the essentials of lettering, including tools (brush pens, brushes, and paint pens), essential lessons, and developing a personal style, with the warm and welcoming approach of popular Instagram letterer Nicole Miyuki Santo. Encouraging lessons sprinkled throughout the book add a touch of mindfulness, while bright, airy photography and step-by-step lettered samples make this lovely volume a stunning approach to an on-trend pastime.
Download or read book Just My Type written by Simon Garfield and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2010-10-21 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just My Type is not just a font book, but a book of stories. About how Helvetica and Comic Sans took over the world. About why Barack Obama opted for Gotham, while Amy Winehouse found her soul in 30s Art Deco. About the great originators of type, from Baskerville to Zapf, or people like Neville Brody who threw out the rulebook, or Margaret Calvert, who invented the motorway signs that are used from Watford Gap to Abu Dhabi. About the pivotal moment when fonts left the world of Letraset and were loaded onto computers ... and typefaces became something we realised we all have an opinion about. As the Sunday Times review put it, the book is 'a kind of Eats, Shoots and Leaves for letters, revealing the extent to which fonts are not only shaped by but also define the world in which we live.' This edition is available with both black and silver covers.
Book Synopsis The Kids' Book of Hand Lettering by : Nicole Miyuki Santo
Download or read book The Kids' Book of Hand Lettering written by Nicole Miyuki Santo and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create Pretty and Inspirational Hand Lettering Projects for Your Family, Friends, and Yourself! Hand lettering is making a comeback, spurred by platforms like Instagram and Pinterest. And not just adults are getting into hand lettering and calligraphy. Kids, too, can find relaxation as well as enjoyment in using hand lettering to create handmade projects for themselves and their families. The Kids' Book of Hand Lettering will introduce young crafters to the joys of hand lettering through 20 fun and inspired DIY projects that are easy to create at home. Nicole Miyuki Santo will walk children through the basics of hand lettering, including different lettering styles and tools (markers, brush pens, and paint pens) before they begin their projects, which include room art, bookmarks, picture frames, tote bags, party balloons and more. With full-color instructional and inspired photos and pep talks throughout to help spark creative juices, The Kids' Book of Hand Lettering is sure to become a modern-day hand-lettering staple for crafty kids (and their parents too).
Book Synopsis Hand Lettering Art Pack by : Lisa Engelbrecht
Download or read book Hand Lettering Art Pack written by Lisa Engelbrecht and published by Quarry Books Editions. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create your own elegant, beautiful calligraphy art with the Hand Lettering Art Pack, a gift pack that includes a technique book and companion sketchpad featuring prompts and samples.
Book Synopsis Hand Lettering for Self-Care by : Lauren Fitzmaurice
Download or read book Hand Lettering for Self-Care written by Lauren Fitzmaurice and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: hand lettering; lettering for beginners; letter tracing; letter shaping practice; DIY art projects; arts and crafts activity book; calligraphy training; lettering and modern calligraphy; lettering workbook; lettering books for beginners; hand lettering book for beginners; hand lettering 101; coloring for self care; crafts for anxiety; coloring for anxiety; books for self-care;
Download or read book Creative Lettering written by Jenny Doh and published by Union Square & Company. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step instructions for lettering from top artists, including advice on the best tools, techniques and tips, and font samples.
Book Synopsis The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering by : Dina Rodriguez
Download or read book The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering written by Dina Rodriguez and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get creative, express yourself, and add that personal touch with hand lettering! Lettering isn't penmanship; it's a form of drawing. With illustrated step-by-step instructions, The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering shows the complete beginner how to master the art of hand lettering, the composition/design of phrases on the page, and flourishes to embellish the design. It also includes chalk lettering, fun prompts for writing and 15 projects and gift ideas, ranging from gift tags to a lettered poster to chalk-lettered signs for special events. Covers 15 lettering styles--from Black Letter and "melting" to circus and Victorian, as well as serifs and scripts--along with numerous borders, corners, banners, bursts, frames and other accents.