Calligraphy Tools and Techniques for the contemporary Practitioner

Well maintained. All pages are present but have marks, creasing and other signs of wear. Calligraphy is perfect for artists and students of this classic craft, providing comprehensive information on both its traditions and its contemporary practice, including digital work. Graded exercises take you through the creation of traditional lettering hands, with key characteristics and variations for each highlighted to help you master the basics and develop your own style. This book includes profiles of leading contemporary designers, detailed examples of different lettering techniques and tutorials on illumination, decoration and composition.Gaye Godfrey-Nicholls is a professional calligrapher w.