Left-Handed Calligraphy

by Vance Studley

The art of beautiful handwriting is no more difficult to master for the left-handed than for the right-handed student. But the left-handed writer requires a special orientation which most guidebooks on the subject do not provide. This excellent study remedies that situation handsomely. Generously illustrated, it offers full, intensive coverage of the art of calligraphy from the left-handed writer's point of view.
Vance Studley, an award-winning calligrapher and well-known arts educator and author, shows left-handers how to select appropriate tools and materials, learn correct hand, pen and nib positions, master composition and page layout, and much more. Four model alphabets are introduced — Italic Hand, Chancery Cursive, Uncial Hand, and the Foundation Hand — each providing valuable lessons in the mastery of left-handed calligraphy. With each lesson, students will move forward confidently to new levels of skill in this time-honored art.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art, Crafts, Self Help, Reference

64 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 1991

Reviews

[Amy Owens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just moderately helpful for a lefty. A bit outdated and would benefit from a few more diagrams and drawings. Only gives instruction in broad-edge pen calligraphy.

[Hayley Pirillas · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gives a good introduction to the art of calligraphy, including writing angles, body position and four basic writing styles.

However, I purchased the book specifically for tips on calligraphy as a left hander and apart from five or six pages in the middle of the book, I didn't feel that it was particularly helpful for the struggling left handed calligrapher.

I would recommend it as a quick introduction to calligraphy but if you are looking for a book full of advice for left handers, perhaps look elsewhere.

[Pepper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of information on the history of calligraphy and different styles. Some general tips on how to hold your pen and choose different papers to achieve different effects. All that being said, I can't help but feel that there could have been more. This book doesn't really teach, more of a jumping off point to then go figure out the rest on your own.

[Dustin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review only applicable if a sinistral

[Cheryl Hammond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful have this book

[Anne]

Not really what I'm looking for.