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The joy of lettering : a creative exploration of contemporary hand lettering, typography & illustrated typeface / Gabri Joy Kirkendall ; Jaclyn Escalera.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: [Lake Forest, California] : Walter Foster, [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Description: 144 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1633221369
  • 9781633221369
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Introduction. Elements of letters ; An illustrated history of writing -- Stylized typography. Art Deco ; Coastal ; Cubism ; Garamond ; Parisian ; Medieval ; Mid-century modern ; Retro ; Southwestern ; Tribal -- Lettering techniques. Calligraphy ; Flourishes ; 3-D techniques ; Illuminated lettering ; Chalk lettering ; Negative lettering ; Shaping ; Digitizing lettering -- Lettering with alternative media. Brush lettering ; Paper-cut hand lettering ; Watercolor & gouache ; Metallics ; Found materials -- Lettering surfaces & projects. Wrapping paper ; Gift tags ; Artful envelopes ; Hand-lettered logo ; Sketch-to-vector logo ; DIY hand-lettered typeface ; Modern mural ; Fabric painting ; DIY block print -- Inspiration gallery & bonus projects.
Summary: Packed with creative techniques and easy-to-follow lessons, this all-inclusive resource is a must have for anyone who wants to learn or grow their expertise in the art of hand lettering.
Holdings
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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 745.61 K59 Available 33111008745669
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

With more than 50 tips, techniques, and lessons for creating beautiful illuminated letters and sophisticated lettering projects, The Joy of Lettering takes hand lettering to a whole new level.

Gabri Joy Kirkendall ( Creative Lettering & Beyond ) and Jaclyn Escalera guide readers through a dynamic exploration of the craft, focusing on typography and illuminated letters and numbers using pencil, ink, and marker in a variety of styles and themes. From there, artists will learn how to create letters using a variety of alternative materials and media, such as watercolor, gouache, and wood. Easily customized DIY projects invite artists to finesse their skills as they learn to letter on different types of surfaces while creating lettered murals, stationery, and signage. Packed with creative techniques and easy-to-follow lessons, this all-inclusive resource is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn or grow their expertise in the art of hand lettering.

Introduction. Elements of letters ; An illustrated history of writing -- Stylized typography. Art Deco ; Coastal ; Cubism ; Garamond ; Parisian ; Medieval ; Mid-century modern ; Retro ; Southwestern ; Tribal -- Lettering techniques. Calligraphy ; Flourishes ; 3-D techniques ; Illuminated lettering ; Chalk lettering ; Negative lettering ; Shaping ; Digitizing lettering -- Lettering with alternative media. Brush lettering ; Paper-cut hand lettering ; Watercolor & gouache ; Metallics ; Found materials -- Lettering surfaces & projects. Wrapping paper ; Gift tags ; Artful envelopes ; Hand-lettered logo ; Sketch-to-vector logo ; DIY hand-lettered typeface ; Modern mural ; Fabric painting ; DIY block print -- Inspiration gallery & bonus projects.

Packed with creative techniques and easy-to-follow lessons, this all-inclusive resource is a must have for anyone who wants to learn or grow their expertise in the art of hand lettering.

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