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  Modern Mark Making: From Classical Calligraphy to Hip Hand-lettering (Spiral bound) By (author) Lisa Engelbrecht

  

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  Short Description for Modern Mark MakingCalligraphy, the art of elegant, beautiful lettering, has increased in popularity over the last several years. From brides who want to address their wedding invitations to do-it-yourselfers who want to prepare certificates or make a family tree, and even for art journalers and scrapbookers who like creative text in their works.
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  • Publisher: Rockport Publishers Inc.
  • Published: 01 July 2008
  • Format: Spiral bound 160 pages
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  • Categories: Paintings | Crafts and Hobbies | Lettering & Calligraphy
  • ISBN 13: 9781592534197 ISBN 10: 1592534198
  • Sales rank: 117,895

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• Calligraphy, the art of elegant, beautiful lettering, has increased in popularity over the last several years. From brides who want to address their wedding invitations to do-it-yourselfers who want to prepare certificates or make a family tree, and even for art journalers and scrapbookers who like creative text in their works, calligraphy books and classes are hot.This book will spark the interest of the calligraphy novice by introducing a new approach to lettering, one that combines a lively combination of traditional lettering styles, fun and scripty modern styles, and artsy street-style lettering, along with project ideas that incorporate creative lettering.The book demonstrates the uses of traditional and cutting edge lettering tools, from classic calligraphy pens to bling-producing metallic foils and glue pens. It introduces a wide array of lettering styles with complete alphabets sample artworks that show an application. Fully stepped-out illustrations breakdown each letterform, taking the reader through each stroke. A large collection of gallery images that provide further inspiration for how to use creative lettering in artwork.