An Introduction to Hand Lettering with Decorative Elements (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) - Softcover

Sauerborn, Annika

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486833933 ISBN 13: 9780486833934

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2019

Synopsis

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.  

About this title

About the Author

Born in Koblenz, Germany, illustrator Annika Sauerborn studied communications design in Mainz, where she lives and works today. She has contributed to several books for children and teens, to whom her playful style is especially appealing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486833933
• ISBN 13: 9780486833934
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128