Provides step-by-step instructions for lettering from top artists, including advice on the best tools, techniques and tips, and font samples.

A "font" of information on lettering styles! The Art of Whimsical Lettering is an artful instruction book on creating stylized fonts and expressive artwork with personal handwriting skills. Author Joanne Sharpe shows you how to create exuberant and personalized writing styles for your artwork--whether it be a journal, canvas art, or other projects that use text. After an overview of Joanne's favorite tools and surfaces, take a peek into Joanne's...

"In today's digital age, people crave something personal and handmade-so hand lettering and calligraphy are becoming more popular than ever. If you're eager to get in on the trend, artist Kathy Glynn will help you master the three main techniques-hand lettering, brush lettering, and pointed pen calligraphy-and create work that's expressive, exquisite, and romantic. After explaining the basics, Kathy explains how to combine styles, add embellishments,...

Discover the perfect combination of lettering and watercolour paint to create stunning little messages for giving or keeping.

"Blending the aspirational and the instructional, By Hand brings the beauty of lettering beyond the page, through 30 distinct projects, from watercolor placecards to cozy pillows. Relatable lessons introduce readers to the essentials of lettering, including tools (brush pens, brushes, and paint pens), essential lessons, and developing a personal style, with the warm and welcoming approach of popular Instagram letterer Nicole Miyuki Santo. Encouraging...

"Meg Mackworth's hand-lettering skill has made her famous as the Planner of Park Slope, designing custom journals for her New York City clientele. She has another skill too: reading signs that other people miss. Knowing the upcoming marriage of Reid Sutherland and his polished fiancée was doomed to fail is one thing, but weaving a secret word of warning into their wedding program is another. Meg may have thought no one would spot it, but she hadn't...

"La acuarela es una técnica bella y placentera que encierra muchos secretos y sorpresas. En este libro, la popular artista y tallerista Ana Victoria Calderón te desvela todos sus recursos paso a paso para aprender a pintar en acuarela combinando libertad creativa y precisión matemática. Material básico: Todos los útiles esenciales: tipos de pinturas, papeles y pinceles, diversas opciones para ornamentar tus obras.Técnicas paso a paso: Dominarás...

Create uniquely artful words with secrets from Joanne Sharpe! Joanne Sharpe--author of the book "The art of whimsical lettering"--has gathered together 55 of her favorite hand-drawn alphabets for this light-hearted collection. Follow simple illustrated steps to replicate each style...no lengthy instructions or extensive practice required. Any 'imperfections' only add to their charm! Try your hand at letterforms inspired by feathers, flowers, postage...

"Creative Lettering was so popular that crafters wanted MORE. Welcome this fabulous follow-up to that bestselling book, featuring 15 entirely new contributors. Jenny Doh has gathered a variety of big names and talented up-and-coming artists, who all provide tips on their favorite forms on hand lettering and tools, along with complete alphabets and how-to projects based on their signature styles. With everything from posters and cards to signs, collages,...