Calligraphy Alphabets for Beginners: The Easy Way to Learn Lettering and Illumination Techniques - Hardcover

A calligraphy guide for beginners contains descriptions of fourteen key alphabets, step-by-step instructions and exercises for each letter, illustrations of techniques, and projects for using calligraphy with color and gold.

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HereÂ’s the only calligraphy book on the market that walks you through 14 key alphabets, letter-by-letter and stroke-by-stroke.

This in-depth introduction for beginners presents core alphabets in styles to suit every occasion.

Each letter is analyzed in detail, enabling beginners to master the form. Includes step-by-step photo sequences showing the strokes of each letter, handwriting rhythm exercises, and hints and tips on spacing.

Advises on adding color and sparkle to text with quick-to-learn and fun-to-do illumination techniques.

Mary Noble spreads her enthusiasm for calligraphy by teaching, writing, and exhibiting her work. She is a Fellow of the U.K.-based Society of Scribes and Illuminators, and the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society, of which she is a former chairperson. She is a co-author of The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy and Illuminated Letters and The BeginnerÂ’s Guide to Calligraphy.
Janet Mehigan studied with the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and is an Honored Fellow. A freelance calligrapher, she also teaches calligraphy and painting in Adult Education courses. She is a co-author of The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy.