Advice from a recognized master penman how adults can improve letterforms, legibility, legibility and make written language both fun and expressive. Unlike traditional primary grade handwriting manuals that seek to introduce the basic techniques of written language to young students, The Art of Cursive Penmanship presents the subject of handwriting as a valuable and spontaneous skill for the adult. In this context, it remains an intimate ability of communication and expression; a personal asset for life. By internationally recognized master penman, Michael R. Sull, The Art of Cursive Penmanship focuses on practical self-study techniques designed to accommodate anyone's personal or professional schedule. With determined and consistent use, the daily application of these methods will result in progressive improvement of letterforms, legibility, letter spacing, creating one's signature, the appearance of an individual's penmanship, and the physical action of handwriting through proper posture, correct use of hand and arm muscles, paper position, and a comfortable speed of writing. Recommendations are also offered on the most efficient writing instruments to use, so that handwriting becomes a pleasant activity to be enjoyed, rather than an action merely to be effected.

Easy Guide to Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering "If you thought you couldn't learn lettering, Jillian and Jordan will show you that you can." -Erin Domoney of The Petite Planner #1 Best Seller in Calligraphy Learn calligraphy from two accomplished calligraphy experts Calligraphy for your journal aesthetic. Beautiful "bullet journals" are popping up all over Instagram and Pinterest. The joys of decorating the pages with drawings and lettering are many. If you want to start your own bullet journal or if you want to improve your journal aesthetic, this book is for you. Get this informational workbook that teaches lettering styles to help you organize and beautify your everyday life. Learn calligraphy. Follow a step-by-step guide to creating a basic hand-lettered alphabet for beginners. Then learn five additional alphabet examples in assorted styles, explore letter variations, and choose your favorites that best fit your style. Hand lettering workbook. You'll learn how to build words using common word examples like days of the week, months of the year, and other words commonly found in planners. After learning the script styles, you'll learn concepts of composition by discovering how to mix and match styles of lettering in creative ways. Learn all the components of lettering. You'll also learn some key "don'ts" of lettering to avoid. Also find step-by-step instructions on how to draw decorations to embellish lettering including shadows, borders, banners, and flourishes. Also discover: Five lowercase and capital stylistic alphabets How to find your own lettering style What not to do when lettering Fans of The Ultimate Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering for Beginners; CalligraphyPaper, Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy Notepad; Creative Lettering and Beyond; or The Complete Book of Lettering will love Lettering for Planners.

Not only do scripts and alphabets form bridges between cultures, but their history and the stories they tell are the perfect springboard for calligraphic experimentation. From India to Ethiopia, Tibet and beyond, Denise Lach has travelled widely in the world of script. Here, she documents complex and simple characters, playful shapes and vibrant colours, which she then translates into her own visual art. She demonstrates the exciting design possibilities offered by script: you can repeat, turn, mirror and rotate letters; you can also experiment with rhythms, contrasts, colours and line widths. In addition to calligraphic techniques, Lach introduces examples from printmaking, fabric printing, collage making and digital techniques. As illustrated by its beautifully photographed works of art - on paper, stone, fabric or ceramic material- Journeys in Calligraphy will take you to many surprising destinations.

An easy-to-follow guide to learning the art of calligraphy, with 25 gorgeously photographed projects that use calligraphy to make beautiful gifts and home decor. Calligraphy and hand lettering have surged in popularity as people rediscover traditional handicrafts as a creative outlet and way to relax. Unlike other hand lettering books, The Gift of Calligraphy shows you how to use your calligraphy skills to create invitations, wall art, wrapping paper, a tote bag, even a calligraphy kit for kids. Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls, calligraphy teacher and author of Belle Calligraphy, brings her signature modern style to this traditional craft. The first quarter of the book provides a primer for creating a simple alphabet and how to find your own personal style of lettering, followed by wonderful projects that will delight your family, impress your friends, and beautify your home, all accompanied by clear step-by-step photography and inspiring shots of the finished pieces.