“The design, reasonable price, and quality of calligraphy reproduced all combine to make this publication a worthwhile acquisition....The book is...jam-packed with color illustrations and informative text...[It] presents thirty-four calligraphy techniques....The second section shows how professional calligraphers solve design problems.”—School Arts.
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Create beautiful calligraphy for your projects, whether it's lettering in a scrapbook or photo album, on invitations, or as a way to enhance another craft. It's easy to practice the alphabets from diagrams showing the sequence and direction of the strokes. Every important technique is represented, from Foundational Hand and Unicials to Gothic, Italic, and Copperplate. To give you ideas, leading calligraphers demonstrate which techniques best suit a subject through examples of their work. Check the information on tools and equipment and you're ready to begin producing a rewarding range of magnificent lettering for all occasions.
About the Author
Diane Hardy Wilson has been involved with hand lettering and calligraphy since her school days. She graduated from the Tasmanian School of Art, and is now based in London, where she has participated in several group exhibitions. Her first major solo exhibition was in 1985, and titled "Colour Speaks Words/Words Speak Colour". The exhibits included her highly individual works of a juxtaposition of painting and calligraphy on paper, and her decorative handmade books. She is an exhibiting member of the Free Painters and Sculptors, and has taught at the London College of Printing, Westminster Adult Education Institute and Croydon College.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great at what it does,
By Dea Carey "deacarey" (Georgia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques (Hardcover)
First, let me make it clear that I love this book! It is primarily a reference, with basic step-by-step directions and tons of photos for a wide variety of techniques and alphabets. Though the first section begins with "Basic Penmanship," I'm not sure I would not recommend it as a first book. However, I think it would make a great second book. It includes enough detail to allow you to develop a basic working knowledge of just about any of the techniques or alphabets, expanding your skills. Once you have identified a particular area of interest, I would recommend pursuing additional information. (This is not an in-depth work-just an overview!) The second section is a sort of gallery, with photos of a wide variety of professional work and a short discussion of the artist's intentions or process. The work depicted is often breath taking, and makes ME jealous! I have returned to this book time and time again for inspiration.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Reference,
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This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques (Paperback)
If you are a beginner or have some experience in calligraphy, I would recommend this book. Excellent overall reference.
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Diana Hardy Wilson ROCKS,
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This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques (Paperback)
I just love the information she puts in her calligraphy books. Very instructive.
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