About the Book
An insight
about essential writing techniques, tools and materials as well as important
dos and don'ts when delving into calligraphy.Fall in
love with copperplate calligraphy while expanding your creative repertoire with
this practical, easy-to-follow and comprehensive guide. The magic of
copperplate calligraphy is that it is based on a few elementary forms and a few
important rules. All you need to get started are pen, ink and suitable paper,
and with practice you will soon be able to design and print your own
invitations, business cards and much more. Each chapter contains one or more
tutorials filled with useful tips on how to get as much out of the content as
possible while having fun. Everything is explained from the very start, in
detail and in a step-by-step way, so no previous knowledge is required. On the
other hand, if you have some experience with calligraphy, the book will serve
as a great resource for building on those skills while experimenting with
copperplate calligraphy's typical flourishes and decorative elements. The
author, renowned German calligrapher Stefanie Weigele, who specializes in
classic pointed pen calligraphy, shares her insight about essential tools and
materials as well as important dos and don'ts that help you master the methods
and techniques being taught quickly and effectively. The book includes
downloadable exercise sheets and grids that make it easy for you to put your
newly learned skills into immediate practice.
About the Author:
Stefanie
Weigele is a master of her craft; she is the one to book when it comes to style
and perfection. Beautiful writing comes easily to her. The way to get there was
practice. Understanding the formal criteria. The basic strokes. Practicing the
movement of writing. Getting into the flow of writing. Getting better. Stefanie
Weigele takes you by the hand. She guides you step by step. She accompanies
your successes with strict didactics and in the end, you are the one whose
writing will pieces delight ...
