Author: George Bickham Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486206165 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 223
Book Description
"An essential part of any art library, and a book of permanent value not affected by seasonal styles." — American Artist. Here is Bickham's famous treasury of English roundhand calligraphy from 1740. Includes 125 pictorial scenes, over 200 script pictures, 19 complete animals, 275 lettered specimens, more than 100 panels, frames, cartouches, and other effects, and more.
Author: George Bickham Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486297798 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 68
Book Description
Unabridged reprint of extremely rare 18th-century manual offers helpful hints on forming letters, holding the pen, arm and wrist positions, and posture. Includes rich sampling of alphabets, maxims, didactic verses, and other words of advice. Charmingly illustrated instruction manual for calligraphers, commercial artists,and devoteés of fine penmanship.
Author: Francis Chouquet Publisher: Rocky Nook, Inc. ISBN: 1681984466 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 264
Book Description
In The Lettering Workshops, you’ll learn all about the art and practice of drawing letters using hands-on techniques in 30 lessons across five workshops. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional graphic designer, you'll quickly learn how to develop and advance your lettering skills.
In this richly illustrated book of lessons and exercises, you’ll find:
• 5 Workshops to learn the art of drawing letters—from an introduction to brush lettering and lettering script to the decoration of letters; from the secrets of good composition to the process of digitization and vectorization of your type
• 30 Exercises that gradually develop from beginner through intermediate and advanced levels
• 16 Analyses of lettering samples to understand what makes good lettering
• 52 Inspirational contributions in featured galleries from international letterers and brands
• 160 Pages for all skill levels
• 26 Letters to learn and explore
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What Is Lettering?
Why This Book?
First Lesson
Lettering, Calligraphy, or Typography?
Basics and Technical Vocabulary
WORKSHOP 1: DISCOVERING BRUSH LETTERING
Exercise 1: Finding the Right Position
Exercise 2: Setting Up a Grid
Exercise 3: Carrying Out the First Motions
Exercise 4: Drawing the Letters
Exercise 5: Connecting the Letters
Exercise 6: Reworking Your Drafts
Analysis of Lettering Samples
Gallery
WORKSHOP 2: INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPT LETTERING
Exercise 1: Discovering the Skeleton Technique
Exercise 2: Drawing an Alphabet
Exercise 3: Drawing a Complete Word
Exercise 4: Lettering in a Classic Script
Exercise 5: Leaving Your Comfort Zone!
Analysis of Lettering Samples
Gallery
WORKSHOP 3: USING TYPOGRAPHIC CHARACTERS
Exercise 1: Embellishing a Letter
Exercise 2: Practicing on a Complete Word
Exercise 3: Going Further with Vintage Style
Exercise 4: Discovering Interlock
Exercise 5: Practicing Interlock with Serifs
Exercise 6: Producing a Complete Interlock Lettering Project
Analysis of Lettering Samples
Gallery
WORKSHOP 4: THE SECRETS OF GOOD COMPOSITION
Exercise 1: Thinking in Terms of the Block
Exercise 2: Completing the First Sketches
Exercise 3: Choosing the Styles for Each Word
Exercise 4: Drawing the Skeleton
Exercise 5: Developing and Finalizing Your Path
Analysis of Lettering Samples
Gallery
WORKSHOP 5: DIGITIZATION AND VECTORIZATION
Exercise 1: Digitizing and Preparing Your Lettering
Exercise 2: First Steps in Vectorization
Exercise 3: Testing the Vertex Theory
Exercise 4: Vectorizing the Entire Lettering Project
Exercise 5: Critiquing Your Vectorized Lettering Project
Exercise 6: Preparing Your Lettering Project without Vectorization
Exercise 7: Isolating the Lettering
Exercise 8: Adding Texture to the Lettering Project
Author: Dover Publications, Inc Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486999394 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 68
Book Description
Add a note of elegance to countless graphic arts and craft projects with 166 black-and-white designs depicting lovely swirls and curlicues reminiscent of 18th-century pen flourishes. Designed by Kiyoshi Takahashi, these copyright-free motifs will add a delicate touch to ads, newsletters, posters, scrolls, certificates and more.
Author: Caroline Archer-Parré Publisher: Eighteenth Century Worlds Lup ISBN: 1789622301 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
During the eighteenth century there was a growing interest in recording, listing and documenting the world, whether for personal interest and private consumption, or general record and the greater good. Such documentation was done through both the written and printed word. Each genre had its own material conventions and spawned industries which supported these practices. This volume considers writing and printing in parallel: it highlights the intersections between the two methods of communication; discusses the medium and materiality of the message; considers how writing and printing were deployed in the construction of personal and cultural identities; and explores the different dimensions surrounding the production, distribution and consumption of private and public letters, words and texts during the eighteenth-century. In combination the chapters in this volume consider how the processes of both writing and printing contributed to the creation of cultural identity and taste, assisted in the spread of knowledge and furthered personal, political, economic, social and cultural change in Britain and the wider-world. This volume provides an original narrative on the nature of communication and brings a fresh perspective on printing history, print culture and the literate society of the Enlightenment.
Author: George J. Becker Publisher: Courier Dover Publications ISBN: 9780486276786 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A remarkable series of studies, including 23 complete alphabets, in ornate penmanship. Among the lettering styles: Roman print, German text, Old English print and English church text.
Author: Schin Loong Publisher: Rockport Publishers ISBN: 1631593331 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 131
Book Description
Calligraphic Drawing, written and illustrated by artist Schin Loong, is a step-by-step guide to the pictorial side of calligraphy. Learn how to make calligraphic flourishes, then apply the technique to draw 15 different flourished animals. You'll also find instructions for embellishing letters and drawing ornamental cartouches. In the past, masters of penmanship advertised their copperplate skills by shaping their calligraphy and flourishes into elaborate pictorial designs. Now the art of the flourish is back! With her fresh approach to this age-old art form, Schin will take you confidently through each step, from choosing your pen, nib, and ink, to creating calligraphic animals that express your own imagination and artistry. The basic steps for the strokes are simple, but as you learn each new pattern and stroke, you'll watch your drawings develop into ever more complex and beautiful compositions. By following the step-by-step instructions, you can create stunning drawings of a pigeon, swan, crane, rooster, jellyfish, goldfish, peacock, parrot, owl, raccoon, elephant, puppy, rabbit, fox, and zebra. Each exercise includes a photo of the animal, followed by an illustration and written guidance for each numbered step. You'll find helpful tips and encouragement throughout. At the back, a gallery showcase provides examples of Schin's own artwork to inspire you in your own flourishing pursuits. Whether you're a designer, calligrapher, doodler, or just picked up a pen, this guide to drawing with flourishes will enlighten and inspire.
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