Master the art of modern calligraphy and use colour to create your own unique style. This book explains the basics of modern calligraphy, breaking down each stroke and letterform with helpful tips and useful guide sheets. But it does much more than this by showing you how to design and use colour to make your words come alive on paper. Bursting with the author's enthusiasm, it features ten projects that showcase how to achieve professional results, how to use calligraphy in new ways and how to create a unique style for your work.
DETAILED RECOMMENDATIONS on pens, nibs, inks and papers to get you started EXPLAINS how to use different compositions, experiment with various lettering sizes and shapes, and discover the power of contrast INCLUDES traditional paper-based designs, as well as calligraphy on unconventional surfaces such as ceramic, glass and fabric
