Overview

Classic Calligraphy for Beginners introduces the fundamental tools, supplies, and step-by-step techniques for learning and mastering two classic calligraphic scripts, Copperplate and Spencerian. Written and illustrated 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 mark-making exercises and warm-ups. - Explore the essential letterforms of the featured hands, then apply each to a variety of simple projects on paper, glass, and other surfaces that reinforce important skills. - Find instructive and inspiring tips on how the elements of the featured classic hands can be interpreted into sophisticated modern styles. Discover the timeless beauty of calligraphy with Classic Calligraphy for Beginners.

Full Product Details

Author:   Younghae Chung
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint:   Quarry Books
Weight:   0.599kg
ISBN:  

9781631599842

ISBN 10:   1631599844
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   14 June 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

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  

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Beautifully and instructively illustrated throughout, Classic Calligraphy for Beginners is a complete and comprehensive instruction guide and 'how to' manual for the novice calligrapher. * Midwest Book Review *

"""Beautifully and instructively illustrated throughout, Classic Calligraphy for Beginners is a complete and comprehensive instruction guide and 'how to' manual for the novice calligrapher."" * Midwest Book Review *"

Author Information

Younghae Chung is a classically trained left-handed 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.

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