Kirsten Burkes Secrets Modern Calligraph

by Kirsten Burke

An inspirational workbook for complete beginners to discover and master the art of the nib. Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy is a uniquely creative and interactive book for anyone wishing to learn how to create stylish and decorative hand-lettered works of art using modern calligraphy styles. This book brings together the methods and practices taught in Kirsten's workshops through easy-to-follow, enjoyable projects that will build your calligraphy confidence. Tips, tricks and techniques for writing with a pointed nib pen Calligraphy projects to build your skills Blank pages for practise 7 removable art cards, hand-lettered by Kirsten Burke to pull out, complete and treasure. Part how-to, part project book, Secrets of Modern Calligraphy will inspire you to develop your love of lettering. Kirsten Burke is a world-renowned calligraphic artist and teacher. Kirsten is the 'Master Calligrapher' for luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford and Creme de la Mer and clients like the BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Rolls Royce. Her best-selling greetings cards, wedding stationery and calligraphy kits can be found in high street shops, online and overseas, and her sell-out calligraphy workshops for adults and children are run from her beautiful industrial studios in West Sussex.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction

142 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2017

Reviews

[Ren Morton · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent companion to her brush lettering book, this one takes the artist through the common themes of modern calligraphy (proportion, form, angle, flourish, bounce, and blending inks). This book is intended for those using dip pens and ink wells, but I found the paper didn’t hold up under my ink. I completed the exercises in the book with a fudensuke brush pen instead. However, one can use tracing or layout paper to go back over the exercises with pen and ink. The QR code video tutorials were, again, very helpful and a welcome addition to the instruction manual.

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait to use this book! I have read all the way through once and it is a lot of fun! The way it is written is very up beat and I feel like I can do anything! Now to set sometime to one side so I can start!

[Nici Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

The people who know us will know mum has been calligraphy writing for her whole life. These are some of our fav books.