Hand Lettering Step by Step: Techniques and Projects to Express Yourself Creatively

Kathy Glynn

ISBN 10: 1942021852 / ISBN 13: 9781942021858

Published by Sixth and Spring, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hand Lettering Step by Step: Techniques and Projects to Express Yourself Creatively
• Publisher: Sixth and Spring
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1942021852
• ISBN 13: 9781942021858
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Very Good

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Synopsis

In today's digital age, people crave the touch of the handmade. Lettering is a timeless art form that is experiencing a renaissance of popularity. In Organic Lettering, artist Kathy Glynn demonstrates how to create lettering styles that are expressive, beautiful, and romantic. After explaining the basics of the three main forms of lettering-hand lettering, brush lettering, and pointed pen calligraphy-Kathy demonstrates how to combine lettering styles, add embellishments, and even digitize lettering for a variety of uses. More than 20 original projects explore ways to incorporate lettering into art and craft designs, including temporary tattoos, address stamps, etching on glass, and a custom family tree.

About the Author

Kathy Glynn is a calligrapher and a mixed-media artist who loves to explore various techniques. She is best known for her abstract art in watercolor and acrylics, and her art prints are sold nationally in West Elm and online at Domino Magazine (Domino.com) and Minted.com. Kathy teaches calligraphy locally and works with a small number of brides each season to create custom wedding invitation suites. By day, Kathy works in the publishing industry as a marketing manager for a specialty book distributor. She shares her creative musings on social media as Artsy Canvas Girl.