Hand Lettering: Creative Alphabets for Any Occasion

Doan, Thy

ISBN 10: 1250122058 / ISBN 13: 9781250122056

Published by St. Martin's Griffin (edition Reprint), 2017

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 1250122058-8-6

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hand Lettering: Creative Alphabets for Any Occasion
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (edition Reprint)
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1250122058
• ISBN 13: 9781250122056
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Welcome to the wonderful world of hand lettering! Prepare to be inspired by this collection of over 50 alphabets in a wide range of styles. Designer, illustrator, and hand-letterer Thy Doan will guide you through each alphabet with easy-to-follow steps so you can capture all the charm of each design. This is everything you need to know to create your own lettering designs, from sketching it out to inking it up―and using a variety of materials from brush pens to Sharpies.

After you’ve mastered the techniques, you can use the alphabets and lettering to add a unique personal touch to all kinds of things: invitations, cards, notes, letters, doodles, artwork, comics, signs, banners, menus, scrapbooks, journals, flyers, posters, and more!

About the Author

THY DOAN is an independent designer and letterer. Born and raised in California, she graduated from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo with a BFA in Art & Design. Her love of hand-lettering developed while working as a chalkboard/sign artist at Whole Foods. In 2012, she began working for Infinite Scale as a Designer in the world of environmental graphic design, with a studio focus on sports, venues, and events. She lives in Boston.