Hand Lettering: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Calligraphy, Brushwork Scripts, and Blackboard Letter Art (Art Class)

Hand lettering is everywhere from store façades and menus to websites, invitations and birthday cards. With a growing appreciation in the marketplace for the hand-drawn, quality typography has now become an essential skill rather than merely an optional flourish.

Aimed at the absolute beginner who would like to know how to create their own unique and beautiful lettering, this thorough guide provides all the fundamental elements to get started.

Covering three distinct lettering techniques: modern calligraphy, brushwork scripts and blackboard letter art - each section is presented by an expert artist introducing the reader to their craft and showcasing a range of different typographic styles for the reader to practice. There are also full alphabets provided for every lettering style, so the reader had everything they need to create their own professional lettering designs.