Pretty Simple Lettering
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Pretty Simple Lettering
A Step-by-Step Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy Workbook for Beginners
by Whitney Farnsworth
Turn Your Hand Lettering Into Beautiful Works of Art
Learn the art of modern calligraphy with this comprehensive how-to hand lettering workbook, full of beauty, expert technique and inspiration! Pretty Simple Lettering is the perfect book for any creative individual, whether you're new to the art or an experienced designer looking to expand your skill. You will learn the basics of creating alphabets in many different styles, how to develop those styles into one that is uniquely your own, and how to turn your hand lettering into beautiful pieces of art.
Pretty Simple Lettering is expertly designed to help you build your calligraphy skills quickly and easily:
Premium matte hardcover with gold foil
Oversized gold spiral binding
Large pages with plenty of practice space
Thick, high-quality paper (no bleed through)
Spiral binding lays flat
Simple, easy to follow instructions
Step-by-step guides
7 unique lettering and cute calligraphy styles
10 individual alphabets
Cursive, handwriting, and block lettering style
Stylish, modern designs
Brush pen recommendations
Professional graphic designer and calligrapher Whitney Farnsworth has made a career out of her lettering skills, and she used those years of experience to create THE absolute easiest modern calligraphy and hand lettering workbook you’ll ever find. It’s the perfect calligraphy books for beginners to master easy calligraphy and hand lettering styles.
More About This Book
The Art of Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering — Made Simple!
Calligraphy can be a fun, rewarding hobby or an entrepreneurial profession. Whether you’re designing for professional clients, writing or drawing in your sketchbook, keeping a bible journal or bullet journal, or just sending beautiful handwritten letters to your friends and family, custom hand lettering and calligraphy can bring a whole new level of personality and creativity to any of your projects.
Pretty Simple Lettering is the easiest way to develop your calligraphy skills. Pair with a pack of Tombow brush markers and Micron felt-tip pens to create the perfect calligraphy kit or hand lettering kit for beginners.
Paper Peony Press products make the perfect gift for the important people in your life. We are a boutique publishing company based in San Antonio, TX, with a passion for creating beautiful books with a purpose. That starts with our commitment to high-quality, premium materials and sophisticated, modern design. With premium hardcovers, high-quality bindings, heavyweight paper, gold foil details, full-color interiors and hand-drawn illustrations by artists we love, our books are made with smart, user-friendly design and a focus on quality that will last a lifetime.
Simple Instructions and Recommendations
Learn the fundamentals of calligraphy used in everything from classical illuminated manuscripts to traditional Japanese calligraphy, wedding invitations, graphic design, crafts, and more. Assemble your perfect starter calligraphy kit with recommendations on supplies, including: Tombow brush tip markers, fine tip brushes, Micron pens, paper, ink, and more. Learn to use them with practice activities that make hand lettering super easy to learn.
Master 10 Alphabet Styles
From brushwork to block lettering, Pretty Simple Lettering makes it easy to learn ten different alphabet styles, with lowercase and capital letters, connectors, flourishes, and more - showing you how to form each letter, turn those letters into words, and turn those words into works of art. Practice your handwriting by first tracing the prompts to build confidence before trying it on your own.
Turn Words Into Works of Art
Master your techniques with 11 cute sample lettering projects that show how you can apply your new calligraphy knowledge to your own creative art, designs, drawings, tattoos, and more. Perfect your penmanship by adding coloring, flourishes, and different baselines to develop your own unique art pieces. Or, simply practice your calligraphy as a mindful lettering meditation to increase your positivity and wellbeing.
Reviews
“Whitney breaks hand lettering down in a way that anyone can understand and execute, whether they’re just starting out or a seasoned designer. This book provides the knowledge and exercises to build confident skills at any level. She takes the instruction beyond simple letterforms, showing not only how to create them, but also how to transform them into art.”
About The Author
Whitney Farnsworth
Whitney Farnsworth is a calligrapher, hand-letterer and graphic designer. She got her design start in the wedding industry where she grew her love and talents for beautiful and thoughtful designs. The mother of three small girls, she is passionate about growing a love for creating in her children and others around her through books she designs with Paper Peony Press. Whitney lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, Todd, and their daughters.
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Product Metadata
Binding: Spiral-bound
Dimensions: 11.02” x 10.47”
ISNB: 978-1948209472
ASIN: 1948209470
Publisher: Paper Peony Press
Release: July 13, 2019
Language: English
128 pages
Cover: Premium matte hardcover
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