Classic Calligraphy for Beginners

Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Copperplate and Spencerian Scripts - 25+ Simple, Modern Projects for Pointed Nib, Pen, and Brush

Younghae Chung (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

144 Seiten

2022
Quarry Books (Verlag)
978-1-63159-984-2 (ISBN)

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Classic Calligraphy for Beginners is an introduction to traditional calligraphy that demonstrates the creative potential of various tools and how to apply them in a variety of ways to make learning Copperplate and Spencerian scripts easy and fun.

Classic Calligraphy for Beginners introduces the fundamental techniques for mastering two classic calligraphic scripts, Copperplate and Spencerian, plus easy-to-follow exercises and fun, modern projects.

Guided by instructions and illustrations by noted calligraphy artist and teacher Younghae Chung, you will:

Get a detailed yet concise overview of tools, supplies, and terminology
Try out your materials with basic warm-ups and nib exercises
Learn the essential principles or strokes and create the lowercase and uppercase letters of the featured scripts
Take your letters to the next level and add flourishes with confidence
Explore brush pens and non-flexible writing tools to emulate the look of calligraphy on large-scale and unusual surfaces
Reinforce core skills by applying the scripts to a variety of simple, modern projects on paper, wood, glass, fabric, and other surfaces, and get inspiring tips on how to add beautiful details that lend a modern touch
Find sample guide sheets for Copperplate, Spencerian, and brush calligraphy

Discover the timeless beauty of calligraphy with Classic Calligraphy for Beginners.

Younghae Chung is a classically trained calligrapher, teacher, and creative entrepreneur. After working in a New York City advertising agency and nonprofit organization, she decided to pursue her passion for the arts and teaching and launched Logos Calligraphy & Design. Younghae’s mission is to keep penmanship alive by sharing her joy and love of writing, creating, and offering resources to help others learn a timeless craft. She has taught thousands of students, both in-person and online, connecting with and cultivating a diverse community of students from more than 35 countries worldwide. Find out more about Younghae’s work and classes on her website LogosCalligraphy.com and on Instagram (@logos_calligraphy), Facebook (@logoscalligraphy), and YouTube (Logos Calligraphy). She is based in southern California.

Introduction
1. GETTING STARTED
• Recommended Tools and Materials
• Preparing to Write
• Troubleshooting
2. COPPERPLATE SCRIPT
• Introduction to Copperplate
• Using and Understanding Guidelines
• Warm-up Exercises and Nib Exercises
• Lowercase Basic Strokes
• How to Square Tops and Bottoms
• Lowercase Letters by Group
• Lowercase Letters Exemplar
• Connecting Letters
• Uppercase Basic Strokes
• Uppercase Letters by Group
• Uppercase Letters Exemplar
3. SPENCERIAN SCRIPT
• Introduction to Spencerian
• Using and Understanding Guidelines
• Lowercase Principles
• Lowercase Letters by Group
• Lowercase Letters Exemplar
• Uppercase Principles
• Uppercase Letters by Group
• Uppercase Letters Exemplar
4. FLOURISHING AND OTHER TECHNIQUES
• What Is Flourishing?
• Flourishing Lowercase Letters
• Flourishing Uppercase Letters
• Brush Lettering
• Faux Calligraphy
5. CREATIVE PROJECTS
Nib
• Wax Seal Place Cards
• Variation: Place Card on Handmade Paper
• Personalized Menu
• Cheeseboard Food Labels
• Gold-Trimmed Gift Tags
• “Thank You” Cards
• Birth Details Photo Mat
• Frosted Winter Wreath Design
• Variation: “Noel” Wreath Design
• Addressing Envelopes
Brush
• Personalized Outer Envelope
• “Happy Birthday” Banner Signage
• Cake Topper
• Gift Wrapping Paper
• Personalized Kraft Notebooks
• Bookmark
• Vision Board
• Multicolored Alphabet Print
Pen
• Event Table Card
• Capiz Shell Place Cards
• Personalized Ornaments
• Monogrammed Pen Pouch
• Heart-Shaped “Love” Card
• Marble Coasters
• Garden Labels
• “Welcome” Wooden Signage
Sample Guide Sheets
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index

Erscheinungsdatum	17.06.2022
Zusatzinfo	250 color photos
Sprache	englisch
Maße	216 x 279 mm
Gewicht	599 g
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode
	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten
	Informatik ► Grafik / Design ► Desktop Publishing / Typographie
ISBN-10	1-63159-984-4 / 1631599844
ISBN-13	978-1-63159-984-2 / 9781631599842
Zustand	Neuware