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Calligraphy in 24 Hours : Core Techniques, Alphabets, Projects by Veiko Kespersaks (2011, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPeterson's
ISBN-100764145061
ISBN-139780764145063
eBay Product ID (ePID)92902289
Product Key Features
Book TitleCalligraphy in 24 h: Core Techniques, Alphabets, Projects
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTechniques / General, Techniques / Calligraphy, Study & Teaching
Publication Year2011
GenreArt
AuthorVeiko Kespersaks
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width7.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"A great place to start for readers interested in trying calligraphic writing. Short lessons encourage beginners, and the projects highlight the many different ways calligraphy can be used." Library Journal
Synopsis(back cover) * CORE TECHNIQUES * ALPHABETS * PROJECTS Calligraphy in 24 Hours is a carefully structured beginner's course. Learn the basic principles behind a range of alphabets, letter-by-letter and stroke-by-stroke, in a series of focused, technique-based tutorials Teaches lettering for both broad-edge and pointed nibs in a range of scripts, beginning with easy-to-learn alphabets such as Roman Capitals and Foundational, and finishing with decorative scripts like Flourished Copperplate and Flourished Spencerian. Analyzes alphabets stroke-by-stroke, enabling you to reproduce letterforms with accuracy and consistency. Essential warm-up exercises build up speed and confidence. Teaches you how to create beautiful illuminated letters, how to lay out your letterforms and words, how to practice good spacing, work in and with color, and embellish basic alphabets with elegant flourishes. Includes a series of practical calligraphic craft projects taught by some of today's best calligraphers. Try your hand at designing a bookmark, manuscript book, family tree, or wedding invitation--and more. VEIKO KESPERSAKS is a leading Scandinavian calligraphy specialist and lettering designer based in London. He has gained an international reputation as one of the most skilled lettering artists and teachers currently working in the field., Serious beginners who open this book can really learn the ancient art of calligraphy in just 24 one-hour sessions. A carefully structured beginner's course, Calligraphy in 24 Hours starts with basic instruction and progresses through sessions that challenge readers with projects of increasing difficulty. An opening lesson introduces students to the standard calligraphy tools--pens, inks, and papers. Tutorials that follow go on to teach the basic strokes for constructing 15 different alphabets, letter-by-letter. Timed exercises are presented to help learners build speed and confidence, and to produce beautifully finished lettering with accuracy and consistency. They will learn how to create professionally designed greeting cards, wall hangings, place settings, wedding invitations, and more. Instructions are complemented with more than 350 how-to color illustrations.
LC Classification NumberNK3600.K47 2011
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- Aug 10, 2021
A great way to learn.
The book quickly guides a beginner to write accurately allowing the person the opportunity to improve without hindrance.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
