Gives an overview of the materials needed and the different styles in use, demonstrates such techniques as dry brush, mirror images, steel brush, and woodcut look, and discusses how calligraphy is used in posters, menu design, coats of arms, monograms, and logo design

Calligraphy: Techniques & Uses

Arts & Photography

Metcalf, Eugene

Other Media

Walter Foster Pub.

Contemporary American Folk Native and Outsider Art: Into the Mainstream?

Schwindler, Gary

Miami Univ Art Museum

'Learn the beautiful art of calligraphy with this convenient, comprehensive lettering kit. Acclaimed calligraphers Arthur Newhall and Eugene Metcalf walk you through the lessons, offering easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips for each new style. You will gain a solid understanding of calligraphy basics with information about the tools of the trade and in-depth instructions about pen angles, hand positions, and more. The instruction book covers a variety of hands, including Sans Serif, Roman, Chancery Cursive, Uncial, Black Letter, and Batarde alphabets. And in addition to the project book, the kit includes all the tools and materials you need to get started learning a useful artistic skill, making it the perfect introduction for anyone who’s ever wanted to learn the fascinating art of creating beautiful calligraphic letters.
Warning! This product is intended for use by ages 13 and older and is not intended for use by children.

Calligraphy Kit (Walter Foster Drawing Kits)

Newhall, Arthur

Children's Books

Walter Foster Publishing

This complete kit includes a 32-project book that covers the basics--such as pen styles, angles, and hand positions; letter heights and spacing; and practice strokes--before offering advanced techniques for rendering several calligraphic alphabets. And every lesson can be accomplished with the array of writing materials provided, including calligraphy pens, nibs, ink cartridges, practice paper, calligraphy paper, and more! Warning! This product is intended for use by ages 13 and older and is not intended for use by children.

Calligraphy Kit: Learn the Art of Beautiful Writing (Walter Foster Art Kits)

'The age-old art of drawing is one of the most important foundations of all the visual arts—and it’s also a relaxing and enjoyable pastime! This book offers a simple, step-by-step approach to learning the fundamentals of sketching—from starting with basic shapes to rendering accurate still lifes, landscapes, animals, and portraits. You will learn techniques used to render various textures, including glass, metal, foliage, and fur. Even if your only experience with a pencil is writing with one, you’re still perfectly capable of executing these easy-to-follow basics. Everyone who wants to practice and perfect their drawing skills will find this project book created by Walter Foster Publishing and Reeves to be a valuable tool.

Pencil Drawing: Project book for beginners (WF /Reeves Getting Started)

Butkus, Michael

Powell, William F.

Tavonatti, Mia

Drawing

Calligraphy Kit: A complete kit for beginners

This complete kit makes it easy to start exploring the exciting art form of calligraphy because it comes with everything a beginning artist needs—from a set of high-quality materials to comprehensive instructions. The lettering book covers the basics—such as pen styles, angles, and hand positions; letter heights and spacing; and practice strokes—before offering advanced techniques for rendering several calligraphic alphabets. And every lesson can be accomplished with the array of writing materials provided. The hardcover case includes a 40-page paperback book with corresponding Spanish instruction, a cartridge calligraphy pen, 3 pen nibs, 10 ink cartridges, 3 felt-tip calligraphy markers, calligraphy paper, a guideline sheet, and paper.
Warning! This product is intended for use by ages 13 and older and is not intended for use by children.

Calligraphy-A Complete Kit for Beginners(Trilingual)

Calligraphy: A Complete Kit for Beginners comes with all the materials and instruction a beginning lettering artist needs to get started. The lettering book first covers the basics—such as pen styles, angles, and hand positions; letter heights and spacing; and practice strokes—before offering advanced techniques for rendering several calligraphic alphabets, including Sans Serif, Roman, Chancery Cursive, Uncial, Black Letter, and Batarde. Numerals are covered, as well. Every lesson can be accomplished with the array of writing materials provided. The hardcover case includes:
<ul>
<li>32-page paperback book with corresponding Spanish instruction</li>
<li>1 cartridge calligraphy pen</li>
<li>3 pen nibs</li>
<li>12 ink cartridges</li>
<li>1 felt-tip calligraphy pen</li>
<li>Calligraphy paper</li>
<li>A guideline sheet</li>
</ul>
Warning! This product is intended for use by ages 14 and older and is not intended for use by children.

Graphic Design

The Complete Book of Calligraphy &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Lettering will inspire lettering enthusiasts of all skill levels to strengthen their existing skills and delve into new, lesser-known variations of the trend.

The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering: A comprehensive guide to more than 100 traditional calligraphy and hand-lettering techniques

Ferraro, Cari

Stevens, John.

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Calligraphy: Techniques & Uses

Contemporary American Folk Native and Outsider Art: Into the Mainstream?

Calligraphy Kit (Walter Foster Drawing Kits)

Calligraphy Kit: Learn the Art of Beautiful Writing (Walter Foster Art Kits)

Pencil Drawing: Project book for beginners (WF /Reeves Getting Started)

Calligraphy Kit: A complete kit for beginners

Calligraphy-A Complete Kit for Beginners(Trilingual)

Calligraphy Kit: A complete kit for beginners

The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering: A comprehensive guide to more than 100 traditional calligraphy and hand-lettering techniques