Mastering Hand-Lettering: Your Practical Guide to Creating and Styling the Alphabet - Softcover

Leon, Mye De

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1510729410 ISBN 13: 9781510729414

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Creative hand lettering and calligraphy are the newest trends in arts and crafts. Many people across the US are turning to these elegant (and sometimes quirky) art forms as a way to relax and de-stress, while simultaneously nourishing their creativity through a fun new outlet. This comprehensive manual covers the spectrum of what creative letterists and calligraphists need to know, and teaches them how to add their own individual touch to letters, cards, signs, chalkboards, reports, signatures, and much more! This book includes: • An introduction to hand lettering • A glossary of terms • Lettering anatomy • Lettering tools • Composition & hierarchy • Hand lettering process • Chalkboard lettering • Lettering examples • How to draw letters • Practice pages, tutorials, & exercises Start learning how to write and letter beautifully today with Mastering Hand Lettering!

About this title

About the Author

Mye De Leon is a lettering artist and illustrator based in Singapore. Her design history started in 2009 when she opened her first scrapbook design shop and spent more than seven years designing products for memory keepers. Her passion for lettering though, started when she was in grade school. She left lettering aside when she pursued Engineering in college until 2014, when circumstances brought her back to her roots. She has released multiple coloring book sets and delivers in-person workshop to lettering enthusiast across Singapore.

Edition details

• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1510729410
• ISBN 13: 9781510729414
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180