Hand Lettering for Beginners allows artists to get started with basic calligraphy alphabets, chalk drawing, and step-by-step hand lettering projects. Learn how to create beautiful,
hand-lettered arts and crafts with
Hand Lettering for Beginners, an abridged version of
Creative Lettering and Beyond by Gabri Kirkendall, Laura Lavender, Julie Manwaring, and Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn.
From
modern calligraphy and
illumination to
hand-drawn illustration and
chalk lettering, you'll discover a variety of clever and unique ways to turn words and letters into
step-by-step projects that can be used for
gifts, home décor, and more! You'll learn how to create swirls and flourishes, free-brush letter on canvas, make your own chalkboard, decorate ceramics--and even
digitize your work for printing! Along the way, you'll find
creative prompts, fun exercises, and helpful artist tips to encourage your creative journey and help develop your own lettering style.
Practice pages and
encouraging prompts invite readers to practice their newfound skills directly inside the book. Covering a variety of hand lettering styles, including
calligraphy, hand-drawn illustration, chalk lettering, and more, artists will find plenty of exercises and inspiration to get started.