Practical Calligraphy

by Peter E. Taylor

Have fun designing letters and creating your own individual calligraphy styles! Practical Calligraphy is an informative and easy-to-follow guide to the beautiful art of lettering and handwriting. Follow the simple, precise instructions to master classic alphabet scripts and learn how to modify and personalize these styles for an infinite range of stunning effects. This comprehensively illustrated book includes the history of this ancient craft along with clear and concise technical information about the tools of the trade. Each section features contributions from well-known calligraphers and helpful tips from the author, professional calligrapher and teacher, Peter Taylor. Whether you are just starting out or looking to build your creative skills, Practical Calligraphy is your complete guide to the world of calligraphy.

Genres: Art

192 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

I was born in England and lived there until I was 30. Jobs there included science and art teacher, nature reserve warden and museum curator - and I also trained in calligraphy, print and papermaking, and bookbinding.

Brisbane, Australia, is now home and I write stories for children of all ages, and also non-fiction for adults and young people.

'Once a Creepy Crocodile' is my latest picture book, which comes with a CD of the words being sung by Rusty Berther to the tune of Waltzing Matilda, and it's been wonderfully illustrated by Nina Rycroft.

I've had three calligraphy and papercrafting books published and I write in calligraphy for people through my business Peter Taylor's Calligraphics. One of my handmade and hand-written books was part of World Expo's gift to the Queen at its opening. I'm currently writing the text of a children's story in calligraphy ...and also a YA creative biography of a Victorian English hermit and a book about 101 small things.

I wrote the 'science' and 'survival' sections of '101 Things to do Before You Grow Up' for Hinkler Books.

Hobbies include natural history and landscape photography, hiking, gardening ...and I intend to learn to play my mandolin better, play bass and eat less chocolate.

Reviews

[Dil Nawaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

You should read this book if you wish to learn about the fundamentals of calligraphy. This is a collection of six volumes, so it is not a little book. This book has a great print and binding quality.

I used to go to Sunday Book Bazar and purchase books like this back then. Peter Taylor drew beautiful calligraphies in this book. Six little books include

Introduction to Calligraphy

Five Famous Alphabets

Scripts

Creative and Decorative Letters

Designing Letters

Using Your Calligraphy

The amusing element is that this is my 99th book of 2022. Happy Reading. Recommended.

Dil Nawaz
Karachi, Pakistan.
https://ocdil.blog