Craft in Motion: Calligraphy

by Maureen Sullivan (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $4.63

  Using the revolutionary Craft in Motion system of displaying movement on the page, Craft in
  Motion: Calligraphy makes understanding, learning and mastering the basics of this beautiful
  craft clear and simple. Using a variety of alphabets to create a series of visually appealing
  artwork, the book offers beginners and more accomplished artists ideas, inspiration and
  professional hints and tips.
  Craft in Motion: Calligraphy combines the variety and beauty of the ancient art of calligraphy
  with state-of-art photographic techniques to allow readers to see how letters are created in a
  variety of different alphabets.
  The book begins with expert advice on ideal tools and materials for beginners, and an
  introduction to the basic techniques of the craft such as making vertical diagonal and
  horizontal strokes to create basic letters, layout, colour and decoration.
  The core of the book consists of five alphabets, in each case showing how the letters are
  created. For ease of use, letters are grouped like for like, so that all the round letters are
  discussed together, followed by the diagonals and horizontals.
  Practical and easy-to-follow, Craft in Motion: Calligraphy will provide beginners and more
  practised artists with the techniques, skills and confidence they need to create satisfying and
  pleasing works of art.