The Little Book of Lettering & Word Design: More than 50 tips and techniques for mastering a variety of stylish, elegant, and contemporary hand-written alphabets

by Cari Ferraro, John Stevens

Overview

In this new series from Walter Foster Publishing, artists and art hobbyists alike will delight in learning a variety of fun and interesting art topics in a portable format boasting a fresh, contemporary design. Filled with open practice pages, creative exercises, and art prompts, The Little Book of Lettering & Word Design encourages interactivity for immediate results, while also teaching beginners the fundamentals of the featured medium in an engaging and fun way.

In The Little Book of Lettering & Word Design, aspiring artists will discover how to create a range of classic and contemporary calligraphy and hand-lettered fonts. Internationally acclaimed calligrapher John Stevens and other renowned hand-lettering artists lead the way with tips and techniques.  

Following an introduction to inks, nibs, pens, and papers, as well as an overview of basic techniques, readers will learn dozens of original alphabets and lettering designs ranging from funky and fun, to elegant and embellished. Tips for adding personal touches to letters and designing personalized alphabets are also included!

With an alphabet and lettering design for every occasion and easy-to-follow instructions, this book is perfect for everyone who wants to create stunning handwriting and calligraphy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781633224711
Publisher:	Foster, Walter Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/06/2018
Series:	Little Book of ... Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Cari Ferraro has been practicing calligraphy for over three decades. She has studied with many of the finest calligraphers teaching today, and taught broad pen calligraphy to children and adults. Her design business, Prose and Letters, has fulfilled calligraphy commissions for weddings, corporations, institutions, and individuals since 1982. She also maintains a website as an online portfolio and catalog of her cards, prints, books, and wedding certificates. Her calligraphic manuscript books are collected by individuals and libraries around the country. Her work has been featured in the magazines Victoria, Letter Arts Review, and Somerset Studio; the Calligrapher's Engagement Calendar; and several wedding books. Cari makes her home in Northern California.

John Stevens is an internationally known calligrapher, designer, and lettering artist with 30 years of experience in the field. An art major and former musician, he found his true calling when he was introduced to lettering while apprenticing in a sign shop. John's prestigious client list includes Rolling Stone, Time, Reader's Digest, and Newsweek magazines; Pepsi; Atlantic Records; HBO; Lucasfilms; IBM; Disney; and many others.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Part I Traditional Calligraphy 5

Tools & Materials 6

Basic Techniques 10

Skeleton 18

Foundational 22

Uncial 26

Runic Versals 28

Versals 30

Italic 34

Blackletter 38

Contemporary Calligraphic Styles 44

Brushstroke 50

Fun & Funky 56

Quirky & Curlicue 62

Part II Illuminated & Colored Lettering 71

Tools & Materials 72

Lettering in Color 73

Illuminated Letters 74

Illuminated Ancient Runic Style 76

Illuminated Gothic Letter 80

Backgrounds & Flourishes 86

Chromatic 92

Part III Creative Hand-Lettering 95

Fun with Letters & Numbers 96

Doodled Letter Composition 104

Doodled Number Composition 106

Part IV Lettering Projects 109

Brush-Lettered Wall Art 110

Watercolor-Lettered Wall Art 112

Gouache & Watercolor Wall Art 114

Digitizing Your Lettering 118

Watercolor Gift Tags 124

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