A Fun and Comprehensive Guide to Creating Modern Calligraphy with a Brush Pen.

This fun and thorough introduction is perfect for anyone who's seen brush-lettered art and wondered how it's done. The author takes you from brush lettering basics to its amazing possibilities!

Start with the staple strokes that are the foundation of brush lettering, then progress to forming letters, words, and finished pieces. Learn different lettering styles and how to combine them, and pick up tips and tricks for embellishing your lettering and arranging your words to create maximum impact.

Experiment with advanced techniques and tools such as flourishing, "fauxligraphy", depth effects, watercolour, paint brushes, and more. Finally, try out your newfound skills on a bunch of awesome brush lettering projects to create for friends and family, or simply to keep for yourself. You'll be wielding your brush pen like a pro in no time!

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Author: Emma Witte

Brand: Peter Pauper Press

Number of pages: 176

Binding: Hardcover

Dimensions: 7.50" x 9.50" x 0.30"