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Calligraphy For Dummies - Softcover

Bennett, Jim

 
9781394368990: Calligraphy For Dummies
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1394368992 ISBN 13: 9781394368990
Verlag: For Dummies, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

A fun introduction to the art of calligraphy―plus how-tos and practice exercises

Calligraphy For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an approachable place to start for anyone interested in lettering with flair. This book provides helpful tips and tricks for learning this expressive artform, including choosing your pen and paper, taking care of your materials, understanding foundational concepts, and putting your own spin on classic alphabet styles. Once you've gotten the basics down, this book also helps spark interesting project ideas, including ways you can elevate letters, invitations, posters, and beyond. With plenty of practice opportunities and guidance, this easy-to-use resource will have you dotting your i's and crossing your t's―the fancy way.

Inside:

  • Learn classic calligraphy lettering and techniques, as well as digital calligraphy
  • Discover the world of ink, pens, and paper, and choose the best materials for your project
  • Add your own artistic touch to alphabet styles
  • Add beautiful lettering to your other art and craft projects

Pick up an exciting new hobby or brush up, with Calligraphy For Dummies, 2nd Edition.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Jim Bennett is an accomplished calligrapher and former portrait artist with over forty years’ experience as an award-winning teacher. He is the author of the first edition of Calligraphy For Dummies and the creator of the website, mathsquad.com, which uses art projects to teach students middle school math.

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A fun and easy guide to calligraphy for everyone

A simple and approachable starting guide for aspiring calligraphers, Calligraphy For Dummies walks you through the fundamentals of this rewarding artform. Expert calligrapher and teacher Jim Bennett explains how to choose the right pen and paper, take good care of your materials, get started, and even how to put your own spin on classic styles once you get the hang of it. The book includes fun project ideas you can tackle once you feel ready and offers a ton of practice opportunities, tips, and tricks to get you on your way to dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s – the artistic way!

Inside …

  • Learn classic techniques
  • Choose the best pens
  • Maintain your equipment
  • Add your own flair
  • Develop your unique style
  • Discover digital calligraphy
  • Explore the basics
  • Find fun project ideas

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Verlag
For Dummies
Erscheinungsdatum
2025
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1394368992
ISBN 13 
9781394368990
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
320
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