Brush Lettering: A Fun and Comprehensive Guide to Creating Modern Calligraphy with a Brush Pen - Hardcover

Emma Witte

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 144132707X ISBN 13: 9781441327079

Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, Inc., 2018

Synopsis

This fun and thorough introduction is perfect for anyone who's seen brush-lettered art and wondered how it's done.

• The author takes you from brush lettering basics to its amazing possibilities!
• Start with the staple strokes that are the foundation of brush lettering, then progress to forming letters, words, and finished pieces.
• Learn different lettering styles and how to combine them.
• Pick up tips and tricks for embellishing your lettering and arranging your words to create maximum impact.
• Experiment with advanced techniques and tools such as flourishing, ''fauxligraphy,'' depth effects, watercolour, paint brushes, and more.
• Finally, try out your newfound skills on a bunch of awesome brush lettering projects to create for friends and family, or simply to keep for yourself.
• You'll be wielding your brush pen like a pro in no time!
• Full colour throughout.
• 176 pages.
• Book measures 19 cm wide x 24.8 cm high.

About this title

About the Author

Author Emma Witte, the founder and Chief Pen Wizard of Black Chalk Collective, a modern calligraphy and lettering studio based in Melbourne, Australia, dedicates much of her time to teaching others how to unleash their inner artist, all while having a bit of fun. Emma is a firm believer that anyone and everyone can create beautiful art with a little time, patience, and perseverance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, Inc.
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144132707X
• ISBN 13: 9781441327079
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176