Hand Lettering for Beginners: Inspiring tips, techniques, and ideas for hand lettering your way to beautiful works of art

Learn how to create beautiful,hand-lettered arts and crafts withHand Lettering for Beginners, an abridged version ofCreative Lettering and Beyond by Gabri Kirkendall, Laura Lavender, Julie Manwaring, and Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn.

Frommodern calligraphy andillumination tohand-drawn illustration andchalk lettering, you'll discover a variety of clever and unique ways to turn words and letters intostep-by-step projects that can be used forgifts, 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 evendigitize your work for printing! Along the way, you'll findcreative prompts, fun exercises, and helpful artist tips to encourage your creative journey and help develop your own lettering style.

Practice pages andencouraging prompts invite readers to practice their newfound skills directly inside the book. Covering a variety of hand lettering styles, includingcalligraphy, hand-drawn illustration, chalk lettering, and more,artists will find plenty of exercises and inspiration to get started.