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A beginner's guide to modern calligraphy and brush pen lettering : learn to create beautiful hand lettering for invitations, cards, journals and more! / Maki Shimano.

Shimano, Maki, (author.).

Summary:

"Create beautiful hand-lettered journals, invitations, cards, menus and more with convenient brush pens! Master calligrapher Maki Shimano shows you all the techniques and provides hundreds of colourful examples to inspire you. Creating your own calligraphy is very easy using Shimano's time-tested method of breaking down each letter into a small number of strokes. And she provides dozens of ideas for decorative motifs such as wreaths, balloons, birthday cakes - and so much more! This easy step-by-step guide by an experienced calligraphy teacher allows you to develop your skills quickly. Start with the basic tools and techniques of hand lettering; Learn to draw 8 elegant typefaces with just 2 or 3 simple strokes; Create compositions with fancy flourishes, 'bounce' and rhythm; Design a planner, journal, place cards, greeting cards, gift tags, invitations, etc.; And much more!"-- Publisher's description.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780804857710
  • ISBN: 0804857717
  • Physical Description: 143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
  • Publisher: Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, [2024]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"400 step-by-step examples"--Cover.
"Originally published in Japan by Sekaibunka Holdings Inc."--Colophon.
Translation of: Fude pen de hajimeru modern calligraphy.
Formatted Contents Note:
Typeface variations -- Modern calligraphy design -- Design variations for commonly used phrases -- Modern calligraphy in daily life.
Language Note:
Translated from the Japanese.
Subject:
Calligraphy > Technique.
Lettering > Technique.
Genre:
Informational works.
Self-instructional works.
Handbooks and manuals.

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  • 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)

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