Calligraphy Magic: How to Create Lettering, Knotwork, Coloring and More

by Cari Buziak

Transform ordinary handwritten pieces into unique, artistic keepsakes, Calligraphy Magic makes the art of decorative lettering fun and achievable - even if you're a beginner.Take it one simple pen-stroke at a time. Following Cari Buziak's clear visual instruction, you'll learn how to embellish every project with beautifully hand-lettered words, logos and decorative illustrations. Detailed demonstrations A precise list of the tools and materials you'll needColorful illustrations that show how to form every stroke15 complete alphabets - from basic to fancy - such as Italic, Gothic and VersalStep-by-step instruction for adding exciting decorative touches such as Celtic knotwork, gold leafing and eye-popping colors12 step-by-step projects that show how to create gorgeous calligraphic treatments for wedding invitations, greeting cards, thank you notes, awards, certificates and much morePlus, a full chapter that walks you through using a computer to create your own calligraphy fontsThere are even pre-printed practice pages you can photocopy to help you perfect every stroke. It's all here in Calligraphy Magic. Take your decorative lettering to new heights to precision and beauty, and create timeless pieces for family and friends to treasure and admire.Ideas. Inspiration. Instruction.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Reference, Crafts, Design, Writing

255 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2011

About the author

Cari Buziak is a bestselling author and Celtic artist. She currently lives in Alberta, Canada, with one cat, two dogs, and two beehives. In a mix of old techniques (hand made gesso, egg tempera, gold leaf) and new (several Mac computers) she recreates ancient manuscripts in painted and digital form for a wide variety of publishing, merchandise, and fine art needs.

Over the last 25 years, Cari has become one of the foremost artists of the Celtic genre. Her work has been featured in design magazines and she has had gallery exhibitions in Calgary, Toronto, Indiana, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, Oregon, Japan, London, and New York. Cari has sold worldwide, and her artwork appears in private collections in Canada, Europe, Japan, and the United States. Current and past published works include work for Dover Publications, Interweave Press, Penguin/Pearson Books, Llewellyn Publications, Chronicle Books and many others.

Visit http://www.aon-celtic.com to learn more about her work!

Become a patron of Celtic art: https://www.patreon.com/AonCelticArt

Learn Celtic art on her YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/AonCelticArt

For instantly downloadable colouring pages and artwork for sale check out her Etsy page at: http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AonCelticArt

Reviews

[Sadia Mansoor · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was pretty good

Practiced a lot of the teachings in this book and I am getting quite proficient!