North Light
Calligraphy Magic

Readers will learn the art of decorative lettering with this beautiful book that introduces simplified calligraphy techniques to today's young, creative artists. Readers will start with the basic pen & ink strokes that create each letter, building up to flourishes and embellishments for a variety of alphabet styles. Twelve step-by-step projects show how to use color and gilding to ornament letters, how to paint classic Celtic knotwork designs, and how to use calligraphy to decorate items such as wedding invitations, fantasy artwork, logos and more. Ten complete and various alphabets give the reader many options. A unique feature of this book is a complete chapter on using a computer to create your own lettering fonts. Author: Cari Buziak 128pp., 8 1/4 x 10 7/8 paperback ISBN: 9781440304965