Calligraphic Drawing

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.

Pictorial Calligraphy and Ornamentation

Author: Edmund V. Gillion
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 86

Book Description

Ornamental Calligraphy

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.

The Universal Penman

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.

Calligraphy in Ten Easy Lessons

Author: Eleanor Winters
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486418049
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description
Absolute beginners can learn how to get started on the basic Italic hand in this practical guide. Detailed discussions cover spacing and connecting letters; forming words and sentences; drawing "swash" capitals; changing nibs; using color; making corrections; waterproofing; addressing envelopes, making invitations, and stationery, and transcribing special texts. Numerous black-and-white illustrations.

New Calligraphic Ornaments & Flourishes

Author: Arthur Baker
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486240954
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
Arthur Baker's first collection of original calligraphic broad pen designs, including horizontal elements, arrows, pointing hands, brackets, frames, ovals, swirls, spirals, flowers, hearts lozenges, circles, birds, fish and other ornaments and flourishes. Design elements are suitable to any number of commercial and personal craft uses, and are readily usable and copyright-free.

An Introduction to Hand Lettering with Decorative Elements

Author: Annika Sauerborn
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486833933
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
A treasure trove of lettering styles and decorative elements, this handy reference offers an abundance of eye-catching alphabets, numerals, ribbons, borders, flowers, banners, and other easy-to-trace embellishments. With this guide, it's easy to add a personal touch—humorous, dramatic, or romantic—to any handwritten message or meditative journal. Hundreds of ornaments, all of them hand-drawn by the author, include dozens of alphabets and numerals. You'll also find frames, flourishes, and corner designs that provide pages with a stylish finishing touch. Decorative motifs range from arrows, hearts, and stars to leaves, blossoms, and wreaths. A wealth of fanciful graphics for special occasions includes designs for birthdays, weddings, holidays, and all four seasons. Calligraphers, crafters, and illustrators as well as anyone who wants to add a bit of pizzazz to their writing will prize this imaginative source of inspiration.

Mindful Calligraphy

Author: Callimantra Collective
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 1849945519
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Mindful Calligraphy is a unique and groundbreaking book that fuses the art of calligraphy and mindfulness. Calligraphy has long been known to centre and balance mind and body – concentrating on pen strokes is a good way to tune in positively and live in the moment. And lettering and calligraphy is having a major renaissance as we look for an antidote for our digital age. Progressing from simple movements and shapes to words and phrases, this creative, step-by-step guide helps you to learn how to focus your mind, beat stress, and tune out unwelcome thinking. Tracing the letters helps you stay on the path, always progressing, always centred. Your creation, at the end, is a mini work of art. Organized in progressive and easy-to-follow exercises, Mindful Calligraphy is the perfect guide on this journey towards tranquility and calligraphic beauty.

Decorative Alphabets and Initials

Author: Alexander Nesbitt
Publisher: Lettering, Calligraphy, Typogr
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
A sourcebook of initials and ornamental letters reproduces designs from the eighth century to the present.

The Technique of Copperplate Calligraphy

Author: Gordon Turner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486255123
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 51

Book Description
A complete manual on the technique of writing with the pointed pen in roundhand, which is the American version of copperplate. You'll find detailed step-by-step instructions for executing the straight stroke and many other components.