Brush Lettering from A to Z: A Fun and Comprehensive Guide to Creating Modern Calligraphy with a Brush Pen

The brush pen is mightier than the sword, and way easier to write with. This fun and thorough introduction is perfect for anyone who has seen beautiful brush-lettered art and wondered how it was done. The popular Calligrapher behind Black Chalk Collective, Emma Witte, takes you from brush lettering basics to its amazing possibilities. Start with staple strokes that are the foundation of brush lettering, then progress to forming letters, words, and finished pieces. Learn different lettering styles and how to combine them. Pick up tips and tricks for embellishing your lettering and arranging your words to create maximum impact. Experiment with advanced techniques and tools such as flourishing, fauxligraphy, depth effects, watercolor, paint brushes, and more. Finally, try out your new skills on a variety of awesome brush lettering projects. Youll be wielding your brush pen like a pro in no time!

Author: Emma Witte

Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, Inc.

Publication Date: June 01, 2018

Number of Pages: 160 pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 144132707X

ISBN-13: 9781441327079