Calligraphy For Dummies

by Jim Bennett

You've always admired beautiful calligraphy, but you probably figured it was way too hard to master, right ? Calligraphy is actually much easier than you ever dreamed. All you need is the right guide and you'll be up to speed in no time "Calligraphy For Dummies" lets anyone discover the art and fun of lettering. With this hands-on guide, you'll be able to develop your craft and test it out in no time. Starting with the italic alphabet, you'll discover different types of strokes, how to angle your pen, and how to join letters. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide shows you: All the tools you need to practice the craftWhere to get the proper ink and paperHow to master several alphabetsDifferent variations to change the look of lettersHow to mix and match your alphabetsHow to create a poster, sign, or certificateWays to design and letter a quotationCommon mistakes that can easily be avoided

"Calligraphy For Dummies" also provides tips on how to put your calligraphy skills to good use, with ideas for making money, adding flair to wedding invitations, and more It also includes ten fun alphabets and practice pages to hone in on your talent, as well as examples of poorly formed letters to keep you on track. With a little practice, you'll be creating stunning letters and experiencing the joys of writing calligraphy

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Design, Reference

336 pages, Paperback

First published May 7, 2007

About the author

I am an artist and writer and currently working on a thriller The Poughkeepsie Mystery . Among my previous books are To Catch a Tiger , a semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age story about growing up in the South during the Civil Rights Era, Calligraphy For Dummies, Calligraphy for Creative Kids, Secrets of the Wizard.

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having just commenced working with calligraphy as a hobby (and mindful practice), I started watching several helpful videos online. But I was looking for something more comprehensive, and this book came up as a recommendation.

Overall, everything is well explained, including using the right materials, selecting the appropriate pens, setting up your drawing board, and thinking about your posture and position to get the best out of Calligraphy. Several scripts are covered, and the exercise lessons plus the practice pages make this a useful resource for the beginner.

Part IV of the book introduces projects to which this visual art of writing can be applied. I still have much to learn, but "Calligraphy for Dummies" has provided me with a helpful start.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

excellent beginners course

[Patti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kinda hard to follow but learned lots anyways

[Bandula Sirimevan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good for starters, but mind you, lots and lots more to learn even for a start!

[Muyu · Rating 5 out of 5]

用来扫一眼了解一下各种字体。里面的指导很详细的。书法更像是一种小爱好。