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The Art of Illumination

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Although [the price] seems hefty for a paperback book, you won't think that after seeing it. It is filled with color photos and helpful diagrams of the incredibly beautiful, complete with step-by-step directions to almost ensure success. Best of all, it is helpful for many other arts as well, since the information about coloring, centering, decorating letters, composing a monogram, etc. can be applied just as well to numerous other arts. I really love this book; it is unbelievably gorgeous and inspiring, with such great directions that even I should be able to do this successfully. Even if you're not a calligrapher, this will greatly help you should you decide to give it a try -- and will also help even if you use computer fonts, just want to frame and display treasured quotes or invitations, etc. I have nothing to do with the author, publisher, or anyone involved with this book ... I just took a chance and ordered it, and am thrilled beyond words with it. HIGHEST possible recommendation.

I don't know how to do calligraphy and I don't think you need to with this book. This book spends a lot of time on the illumination of the the letters and the borders. I do a lot of drawing and always wanted something a little different to use in my backgrounds and/or titles and this book really gave me a great place to find ideas and inspiration. If you do calligraphy, this is a great and I think must have book. If you don't you can still get a great deal out of it and think it really belongs in any artists library.

I love this book! It has tips for layout, as well as step by step instructions for building an illustrated letter. I also like how it shows several different styles of illumination.

I found the first edition of this book at my local library and loved it, but couldn't find it anywhere to purchase. I was searching Amazon for other art books and saw it, thinking, is this the one I liked before? Sure enough it is the updated version from the original artist I was looking for. I was thrilled to find it! If you like any type of elegant artwork, from book arts to altered art to calligraphy to painting to scrapbooking, etc, you will find inspiration in this book. Detailed step by step instructions and materials for making your own illuminated lettering and artwork such as tiny flowers, leaves, scrolls, banners and other details. An ancient art brought back to life for modern day artists and crafters! Thank you Amazon!

Excellant book! Brillant colors and super resource for the art work for and of illuminations. One of my favorites in my collect.
Beautiful eye candy as well as inspiration and techniques to use for your own use.
A must have for your library of Art of Illumination.

This book is very well done, an excellent instructional and reference book for those interested in trying illumination for the first time or looking for new and exciting ways to hone their craft. I highly recommend it as essential for your calligraphy library.

I am a calligrapher and one of the things I have always wanted to do was to use illumination. I am presently working on a project and I believe by using illumination lettering would add the topping to the project. In the book the colors are vivid, the "how to" is really easy to understand, thus adding to the endless possibilites. My drawing is not so top notched :(, but I can draw the simple flowers, banners and vines that are shown in the book,and with that type of help, it would take my projects to an even higher level. Thank you Amazon for making this possible!!!

This book is very limited in scope and style. There are many good examples of drawing (nearly identical) vines with little flowers but almost nothing else besides examples of what to do with your vines and flowers. I really expected more from this book due to the good reviews it received.

This book is beautiful in its color-from-the-natural-world delivery. The author's text inspires because she is authentic in her passion for her work. Even if you never use any of the techniques, this book is a joy to read and is excellent for any book lover.