Pretty Simple Lettering: Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering for Beginners: A Step by Step Guide to Beautiful Hand Lettering & Brush Pen Calligraphy Design

by Whitney Farnsworth

Hey there! I'm Whitney Farnsworth, and I'm thrilled to share with you my passion for lettering through our comprehensive calligraphy workbook, Pretty Simple Lettering . Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer looking to expand your skills, this book is your pathway to the beautiful world of hand lettering and modern calligraphy. Let me tell you what makes Pretty Simple Lettering stand out from the As a calligrapher, I've uncovered the many fun uses of these skills. They turn ordinary invitations into works of art. They transform birthday party decor into a whimsical wonderland, and baby shower signs become adorable masterpieces. Hand lettering brings joy and charm to every project, making it a playful and delightful way to add a personal touch to any occasion. Join me on this incredible lettering adventure with Pretty Simple Lettering . Grab your copy today and let's unlock your creativity together. Get ready to create beautiful lettering pieces that will leave you feeling inspired and accomplished. Let's bring your lettering dreams to life!

Genres: Art, Reference

128 pages, Spiral-bound

Published July 13, 2019

Reviews

[Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read if you don’t do the exercises. I did learn quite a bit and became interested in this hobby.

[Davezilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Instructions are crystal clear, but you don't learn too many styles and the ones they choose are really overused fonts that every Instagram influencer uses. I'd rather see the typefaces that modern calligraphers are using (and I follow several). So, if you want to learn influencer fonts — this book has you covered! That's just me, though. Whitney chose what she wanted and did a great job with them.

They do a great job of showing stoke direction and include practice sheets.

One thing I would have liked to see in this book was tips or discussion on pen tip pressure because that's critical. There is also no talk about other techniques like using color, splatter, diluted inks, etc. which is a shame because those are popular modern techniques.

[Jaki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't say I diligently followed the exercises and really committed to using this book - but I found it immensely interesting to read and have started incorporating some of the ideas and inspiration into my (very casual) lettering doodles and cards to friends. I've always like the physical act of writing and seeing letters on the page, but this helped me elevate some of my technique for more polished and intentional choices (such as when to thicken a line vs. keep it thin).

[Cindi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a solid introduction to lettering but it's not a hobby for me. I tried it as a form of active relaxation and it didn't help with that for me. I didn't finish all the exercises because I lacked motivation. I'm glad I gave it a shot though.