Classic Calligraphy for Beginners Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Copperplate and Spencerian Scripts - 25+ Simple, Modern Projects for Pointed Nib, Pen, and Brush

by Chung, Younghae

• ISBN13: 9781631599842
• ISBN10: 1631599844
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-07-12
• Publisher: Quarry Books

Summary

Classic Calligraphy for Beginners introduces the fundamental techniques for mastering two classic calligraphic scripts, Copperplate and Spencerian, plus easy-to-follow exercises and fun, modern projects.

Guided by instructions and illustrations by noted calligraphy artist and teacher Younghae Chung, you will:

• Get a detailed yet concise overview of tools, supplies, and terminology
• Try out your materials with basic warm-ups and nib exercises
• Learn the essential principles or strokes and create the lowercase and uppercase letters of the featured scripts
• Take your letters to the next level and add flourishes with confidence
• Explore brush pens and non-flexible writing tools to emulate the look of calligraphy on large-scale and unusual surfaces
• Reinforce core skills by applying the scripts to a variety of simple, modern projects on paper, wood, glass, fabric, and other surfaces, and get inspiring tips on how to add beautiful details that lend a modern touch
• Find sample guide sheets for Copperplate, Spencerian, and brush calligraphy

Discover the timeless beauty of calligraphy with Classic Calligraphy for Beginners.

Author Biography

Younghae Chung is a classically trained left-handed calligrapher, teacher, and creative entrepreneur. After working in a New York City advertising agency and nonprofit organization, she decided to pursue her passion for the arts and teaching and launched Logos Calligraphy & Design. Younghae’s mission is to keep penmanship alive by sharing her joy and love of writing, creating, and offering resources to help others learn a timeless craft. She has taught thousands of students, both in-person and online, connecting with and cultivating a diverse community of students from more than 35 countries worldwide. Find out more about Younghae’s work and classes on her website LogosCalligraphy.com and on Instagram (@logos_calligraphy), Facebook (@logoscalligraphy), and YouTube (Logos Calligraphy). She is based in southern California.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. GETTING STARTED
• Recommended Tools and Materials
• Preparing to Write
• Troubleshooting
2. COPPERPLATE SCRIPT
• Introduction to Copperplate
• Using and Understanding Guidelines
• Warm-up Exercises and Nib Exercises
• Lowercase Basic Strokes
• How to Square Tops and Bottoms
• Lowercase Letters by Group
• Lowercase Letters Exemplar
• Connecting Letters
• Uppercase Basic Strokes
• Uppercase Letters by Group
• Uppercase Letters Exemplar
3. SPENCERIAN SCRIPT
• Introduction to Spencerian
• Using and Understanding Guidelines
• Lowercase Principles
• Lowercase Letters by Group
• Lowercase Letters Exemplar
• Uppercase Principles
• Uppercase Letters by Group
• Uppercase Letters Exemplar
4. FLOURISHING AND OTHER TECHNIQUES
• What Is Flourishing?
• Flourishing Lowercase Letters
• Flourishing Uppercase Letters
• Brush Lettering
• Faux Calligraphy
5. CREATIVE PROJECTS
Nib
• Wax Seal Place Cards
• Variation: Place Card on Handmade Paper
• Personalized Menu
• Cheeseboard Food Labels
• Gold-Trimmed Gift Tags
• “Thank You” Cards
• Birth Details Photo Mat
• Frosted Winter Wreath Design
• Variation: “Noel” Wreath Design
• Addressing Envelopes
Brush
• Personalized Outer Envelope
• “Happy Birthday” Banner Signage
• Cake Topper
• Gift Wrapping Paper
• Personalized Kraft Notebooks
• Bookmark
• Vision Board
• Multicolored Alphabet Print
Pen
• Event Table Card
• Capiz Shell Place Cards
• Personalized Ornaments
• Monogrammed Pen Pouch
• Heart-Shaped “Love” Card
• Marble Coasters
• Garden Labels
• “Welcome” Wooden Signage
Sample Guide Sheets
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index