Hand Lettering for Beginners
allows artists to get started with basic calligraphy alphabets, chalk drawing, and step-by-step hand lettering projects.
Learn how to create beautiful,
hand-lettered arts and crafts
with
, an abridged version of
Creative Lettering and Beyond
by Gabri Kirkendall, Laura Lavender, Julie Manwaring, and Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn.
From
modern calligraphy
and
illumination
to
hand-drawn illustration
chalk lettering,
you’ll discover a variety of clever and unique ways to turn words and letters into
step-by-step projects
that can be used for
gifts, home décor, and more!
You’ll learn how to create swirls and flourishes, free-brush letter on canvas, make your own chalkboard, decorate ceramics—and even
digitize your work
for printing! Along the way, you’ll find
creative prompts, fun exercises, and helpful artist tips
to encourage your creative journey and help develop your own lettering style.
Practice pages
encouraging prompts
invite readers to practice their newfound skills directly inside the book. Covering a variety of hand lettering styles, including
calligraphy, hand-drawn illustration, chalk lettering, and more,
artists will find plenty of exercises and inspiration to get started.