Mastering Modern Calligraphy: Beyond the Basics: 2,700+ Pointed Pen Exemplars and Exercises for Developing Your Style

by Molly Suber Thorpe

Mastering Modern Calligraphy is a comprehensive guide to taking your pointed pen calligraphy skills to the next level and developing your very own modern style. Following up and building on Molly’s popular beginner's guide, Modern Calligraphy , Mastering Modern Calligraphy is the perfect companion for pointed pen and digital calligraphers alike. It is aimed at those with some calligraphy experience, presenting more than 2,700 letterforms and ligatures, targeted exercises, stroke drills, flourishes, and phrases, which emphasize experimentation and fun, rather than rigid uniformity.
This beautiful, in-depth guide to modern calligraphy emphasizes experimentation and fun, rather than rigid uniformity. With targeted exercises and lessons aimed at pushing you out of your calligraphy comfort zone, Mastering Modern Calligraphy will not only help you master tricks of the trade, but develop your very own modern calligraphy style, too.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

Published October 8, 2019

About the author

Hi, I’m Molly. I design custom lettering for brands and individuals around the world, digital assets for artists, and bestselling books for calligraphers. I’ve helped thousands of letterers hone their skills, opening doors to new creative opportunities and careers.

Since 2009, I have worked with clients including Google Arts & Culture, Michael Kors, Martha Stewart, Lonely Planet, and Fendi. My work has been featured in such publications as The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, Martha Stewart Weddings, Los Angeles Times, and Buzzfeed.

Reviews

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is fabulous for anyone who wants to learn calligraphy and for anyone who wants to polish up in the latest styles. Loved it!

[Mohammed · Rating 5 out of 5]

how u r supposed to read it

[Susan Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brilliant! From nib and ink choices (including charts...I love a good chart) to styles galore I absolutely adore this book! The exercises are some of the best I’ve seen.

[Shelby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought the Kindle version thinking I could print a page or use them in Procreate. Oh well. I should have purchased the print copy