Calligraphy for Greeting Cards and Scrapbooking
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (806 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1861088825 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Peter Taylor learned papermaking, printmaking, and bookbinding at art colleges, and then the craft of calligraphy from many of the world's finest practitioners, including “The Queen's Scribe,” Donald Jackson. He immigrated to Australia in 1982 and is now recognized as one of Australia's best and most creative calligraphers. With books selling in the UK, Asia, and elsewhere, his reputation as an expert has grown in other countries, too.
It's not just what you write--it's how you write it. Featuring practical information on creating pleasing layouts, adding written inserts to cards, using separate layers of paper and card, and much more, this is the ultimate calligraphy sourcebook. . It outlines a plethora of calligraphy techniques using a range of modern and traditional styles. And this inspiring guide shows you how to write it with style and flair
"For everything" according to wogan. This is a book that will give you, mostly ideas for greeting cards and scrapbooking; but you could also use them for so many other things. It also has variations of calligraphy styles. There are basics given, how to make a light box, choosing and using a pen, layout and some really creative ways to use calligraphy and make some very interesting cards or anything else you might be able to use the designs for.The instructions go beyond the usual run of the mill, also helping you to mass produce cards o. Readalot said My Sister Loved it. I bought this book as a gift for my sister, who has the artistic gene I lack. Here's what she had to say about itAny beautiful craft book may awake the desire to create something special. A detailed how-to beginning with the basics may provide the confidence to do it. To find both the inspiration and the knowhow in one book is irresistible. This is not only the most attractive calligraphy book I've seen, it is also the only one that has answered my dumb questions (why do the folds in my cards look so. Five Stars haven't had time yet to practice the lessons but the instructions seem very clear .
About the AuthorPeter Taylor learned papermaking, printmaking, and bookbinding at art colleges, and then the craft of calligraphy from many of the world's finest practitioners, including “The Queen's Scribe,” Donald Jackson. He immigrated to Australia in 1982 and is now recognized as one of Australia's best and most creative calligraphers. With books selling in the UK, Asia, and elsewhere, his reputation as an expert has grown in other countries, too.