Brush lettering--hand lettering with brush pens--and creating designs with watercolor paints guarantees you plenty of colorful creative fun! The combination of beautiful lettering with a colorful gloss and the delicacy of watercolors opens up a range of new design possibilities. Katja Haas presents various types of lettering and concentrates in particular on the special features of writing and decorating with brush pens. Ideas for feather-light blossoms, tendrils, and decorative elements, along with suggestions for special occasions, make this the perfect companion to lettering.

Both hobbyists and students of design will value this easy-to-use self-teaching book. Each of its 100 sections shows a complete A-to-Z calligraphy alphabet, with lessons on correct pen strokes and advice on avoiding errors. Beginners will find sound basic instruction, while experienced calligraphers can extend their repertoire with letter styles that range from classic Roman to clean and elegant contemporary styles. In addition to analysis of each alphabet's features, the book's detailed instruction provides information on-- Tools and materials * Layout basics * Numerals and punctuation * Illumination and ornamentation * Tips for the left-handed calligrapher . . . and more. Readers will also find examples by master calligraphers from past eras. This book's spiral binding ensures that pages lay flat when opened, allowing calligraphers to study and copy each pen stroke with ease. "The Calligrapher's Bible" is printed in color and features more than 350 illustrations.

NUQTEH This book is a comprehensive teaching instruction for Persian calligraphy (NASTALIQ). In fact, all lessons that are taught in my classes have been captured and transferred to a printed material which is this book. Besides, in order to make it more helpful and very close to live classes, and to cover verbal instruction, many more details are added to descriptions and illustrations to give students the confidence to feel they are in a live teaching atmosphere. All lessons were reviewed over and over, filtered, and modified before come to this book. Texts in this book are simple and intimate same as verbal instruction in live teaching. Those who have used the methods of this book have been able to pass tests to obtain official certificates for their proficiency. This book is useful for those who have the desire to learn Persian calligraphy but, their busy lives, inaccessibility to classes, and lack of teaching materials prevent them from following their goal. This book is an easy, fast, and effective method for beginners or it can be used as a reference for those that already attending Persian calligraphy classes. In short, this book is a platform to take a journey to beauty and infinite source of positive energy. Colorful illustrations along with explanation and graphical illustrations of pen movements make this book simple, effective and useful for beginners to experts, for those who are learning calligraphy as a hobby, a fun educational activity for children of aged 10+ and beneficial for meditation and spiritualism practice as well. It is also a good resource as a supplement for students of elementary Persian language (Farsi). This book contains 200 step-by-step lessons providing instructions for the entire Persian alphabet and instructions to combine letters. This is a new wave as visual teaching method that enables everyone to learn. Even those who do not have Persian language knowledge can learn Farsi and calligraphy from this book. To create a beautiful letter, the pen gets different positions, changes the angle while the pen is moving, and changes directions. For this purpose, descriptions, and graphical pictures of pen moves helps a detailed understanding and following directions. Students learn how to move their hand to give different trace of pen on the paper and gradually their moves and flexibility gets harmony with nature by following instructions. Persian calligraphy (NASTALIQ) is almost 90% curves and rotations. The whole universe is moving and moves are in a circle or oval shapes. It is a big challenge for beginner students to educate their hands to draw a circle or an oval with a wide tip pen. Experience shows that harmonizing intelligence and spirit with the nature effects on moves. Moves of the pen are smooth with consistent changes from one rotation to another, from ascent to descent and vice verse, from thick line to narrow and gently from a narrow to thick. These are all representing the nature. Ocean waves, a bird landing on water, rotation of galaxies, a water fall, and etc. are examples of such moves. Putting students in a position to absorb these moves along with their instincts of connections to the Mother Nature help them to get the concept of this calligraphy easier and faster. During learning, connecting to nature and learning rules constantly effects on each other and elevate the level of skills and more freedom and ultimately, a double benefits will be achieved: First: Writing nicely which would be an eye soothing (at any level). This will happen by practice. Second: Getting direct connection with nature. In another word, getting detached from daily lives and becoming a fresh person. Relaxation, being calm and peaceful, to be patient, and having a broader vision to the world and life would be a daily benefit from dawn to dusk.

In a world of screens and social media, people are constantly searching for ways to reconnect to the handmade and the authentic-to add a personal spark and a beautiful look to everyday objects and occasions. The art of modern lettering is a point of connection, a way of crafting letters and words into something that delights the eyes and feeds the soul. With unique projects and an Instagram-worthy aesthetic, By Hand provides an inspirational jumping-off point for readers who want to incorporate lettering into a slower, more intentional lifestyle. Blending the aspirational and the instructional, By Hand brings the beauty of lettering beyond the page, through 30 distinct projects, from dip-dyed place cards to acrylic home furnishings. Relatable lessons introduce readers to the essentials of lettering, including tools (watercolor brushes, brush pens, and markers), fonts, and essential lessons, with the warm and welcoming approach of popular Instagram letterer Nicole Miyuki Santo. Encouraging lessons sprinkled throughout the book add a touch of mindfulness, while bright, airy photography and step-by-step lettered samples make this lovely volume a stunning approach to an on-trend pastime.

Beautifully illustrated with a covetable rose gold foil cover, Modern Calligraphy is a step-by-step workbook for those wanting to learn this super trendy form of lettering. Written by Lucy Edmonds, the founder of Quill London, the book will guide readers through the first steps of pointed pen calligraphy, encouraging you to spend an hour a week developing and practicing the new skill. Designed for complete beginners, the book offers tips, tricks and techniques on the materials required and how to use them properly, how to approach the modern calligraphy letterforms, and most importantly explores ways to develop our own modern calligraphy style. You'll learn about inks and how to make your own, brush calligraphy, and what you can do with your new skill - from envelope addressing and event stationery to beautiful dinner party menus and gift tags.

Bursting with innovative inspiration, Creative Lettering Masterclass will have you illustrating beautiful letters, words and phrases in no time at all! Created in collaboration with professional hand-letterers, this instructional guide includes hand-lettering alphabets, exercises, and fun projects for beginners and experienced letterers alike.

The 64-page instructional book introduces you to all the hand-lettering essentials, including tools, techniques and terminology. Master a range of medieval, vintage and retro alphabets and discover fun lettering projects with step-by-step instructions and practice grids, as well as handy insider tips and tricks. Then, take your lettering to the next level with advanced design and composition ideas!

What's Included:

• 64-page instructional book
• 32-page sketchpad
• 6 dual-tipped lettering pens
• mechanical pencil
• eraser shield
• eraser

A magnificent and varied collection of alphabet stencils featuring type fonts ranging from the classic and traditional to the whimsical, exotic and modern. l

Taking inspiration from early manuscripts, Vivien Lunniss illustrates how to create beautiful letter forms and how to apply rich glowing decoration.

The basic principles are covered in detail, with simple projects and over 35 step-by-step photographs to help develop confidence and skills.

This series of reference works is being published under the General Editorship of Jonathan Alexander, Professor of Fine Arts at the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University and Francois Avril, Conservateur en Chef, Departement des Manuscrits de la Bibliothque Nationale, Paris. It provides authoritative, illustrated catalogues of manuscripts illuminated within the boundaries of present-day France, from early Merovingian books up to the beginning of the 16th-century. Manuscripts not only in French collections but in libraries, museums and private collections throughout the world are included. The format and arrangement of text, catalogue and illustrations are similar to that of the volumes in the "Survey of Manuscripts Illuminated in the British Isles", but the series differs in that the material is divided not only by date, but in some periods also by region.;This is a study of High Gothic manuscript illumination which draws material from all regions of France. With an authoritative introduction, detailed catalogue and illustrations, Alison Stones, Professor of History of Art at the University of Pittsburgh, covers the period beginning with the establishment of the "courtly style" and ending with the advent of a greater realism under the impetus of Jean Pucelle. Politically, it is the time of the Capetian territorial expansion under St. Louis and his successors which triggered a new sense of nationalism, although the painting of the period shows the vitality and individuality of all regions, where the quality and originality of what was produced on the painted page was second to none.;The illuminations of the surviving manuscripts are especially valuable when so many of the wall-paintings, panels, and glass have been destroyed. In certain groups of manuscripts there is evidence of close collaboration between different individual artists; other groups of books show evidence that mass-production techniques were employed. Regional stylistic differences are clearly noticeable throughout this period and artistic interchange is a central issue. In the north and east, there are major innovations in the kinds of books selected for illustration - epics and romances of Charlemagne, Alexander and Arthur, histories of Guillaume de Tyr and Vincent de Beauvais, rent-books, compendia of knowledge, science and medicine, although liturgical and devotional books still dominated the book trade.;In the south, the emergence of the municipalities as artistic patrons, stimulated the production of illustrated civic and legal documents and texts.

An ideal resource for artists, illustrators and anyone in need of distinctive graphics for an unlimited number of print projects. These elegant calligraphic alphabets are copyright-free and ready to use. Classic and modern styles are featured in a selection of 100 different fonts. Upper-case letters are included in each alphabet, and most also contain lower-case letters and the numerals 0 through 9.

This book is a totally new concept in learning and improving calligraphy skills. It presents a new lettering challenge for each day of the year; 365 in all (plus a bonus for Leap Day), ranging from 'angular Italic' to 'turned Celtic.' These alphabets are the perfect program for beginners learning the art of beautiful writing. They also offer the best form of practice and improvement for experienced calligraphers.

In addition to daily practice, a practical lettering project is presented for each week. There are 52 in all, ranging from wholly creative projects such as designing an award for a special person to such money-makers as lettering wedding invitations or greeting cards.

Improve your handwriting skills and calm your mind with this lovely, inviting companion workbook to The Lost Art of Handwriting. Practice your penmanship to perfection with this helpful handbook to mastering beautiful handwriting. Brenna Jordan of Calligraphy by Brenna and author of The Lost Art of Handwriting presents you with pages of wonderfully crafted letters, sayings, and quotes that you can use to practice your handwriting. The Zen-like repetition of cursive and printed letters will calm you and provide a sense of well-being as you make your way towards more legible, pleasing, and impressive handwriting that you can apply to correspondence, cards, artwork, and more. The Lost Art of Handwriting Workbook has everything you need to master calligraphy and provides a wonderful way to practice your handwriting every day.

Calligraphy is an ancient art that doesn't grow old. Known in Japanese as Shodo ( ) the Way of the Brush, a proverb has it that Shodo promotes perpetual youth and longevity. Research has shown that indeed, the practice of Shodo improves posture, regulates breathing, and even calms the heartbeat, all of which indeed has been shown to extend life. In China, it was considered one of the Five Excellences for cultivating character: Calligraphy, Poetry, Painting, Tai Chi, and Tea. Song of the Brush, Dance of the Ink: Reclaiming the Five Treasures of Japanese Calligraphy brings this into a contemporary context. Calligraphy is crystalized time, and Song of the Brush, Dance of the Ink shows readers how to unlock its secrets by learning how to wield the brush with precision, how to read and write the various scripts used in Shodo, and how to use it as a discipline for self-mastery and self-expression. Because of the language barrier, it has long been a mystery to the Western mind. Song of the Brush, Dance of the Ink gives readers unprecedented access to the wonderful world of Calligraphy, removing the barriers of language, geography, time, and accessibility. William Reed is a leading expert on Japanese Calligraphy and Japanese Culture, who is actively engaged in teaching Calligraphy in Japan as well as to an international audience. Song of the Brush, Dance of the Ink enables people to appreciate the philosophical dimensions of Calligraphy, enjoy it for interior display or as digital art, and as a path to self-discovery and self-mastery through master tips on practice.

This simple guide to calligraphy teach-as just the basics, allowing novices to jump right in and make their own wedding invitations, hand label envelopes, write their own placecards and explore their creative side. With the rise of 'do-it-yourselfers', there is a growing demand for a simple calligraphy guide. This book answers that call, with a focus on only the popular Italic alphabet rather than the multitude normally covered by other books (Gothic, Uncials, Half-uncials and so on). After learning the basic letters, the book presents an open invitation and a bit of inspiration - to make calligraphy one's own with creative flourishes for every project and occasion. With a modern two-colour design and simple explanatory text, Simply Calligraphys unintimidating approach proves that calligraphy is as easy as picking up pen and paper.