The Art of Calligraphy & Lettering: Master Techniques for Traditional and Contemporary Handwritten Fonts
Author(s): Cari Ferraro
In a world saturated by computer-generated fonts, more and more artists and crafters are turning to the organic art of hand lettering. The Art of Calligraphy & Lettering offers a broad scope of instruction, starting with basic calligraphic alphabets and moving to unique modern characters. Creative step-by-step demonstrations introduce readers to illumination and word painting while inspirational projects teach beginners how to incorporate their new skills into a variety of crafts. From adding decorative flourishes to guilding, this book covers it all!
Product Information
Cari Ferraro has been practicing calligraphy for over three decades and has studied with many of the finest calligraphers. Her design business, Prose and Letters, has fulfilled calligraphy commissions since 1982. She also maintains a website as an online portfolio and catalog of her cards, prints, books, and wedding certificates. Cari lives in Northern California.
General Fields
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- : Quarto Publishing Group USA
- : Walter Foster Jr
- : 0.635
- : 01 June 2011
- : 305mm X 229mm X 13mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : Cari Ferraro
- : Paperback
- : English
- : 745.61
- : 144
- : 500 colour illustrations
