An Introduction to Hand Lettering with Decorative Elements

$16.95

Publication Date: 17th April 2019

A treasure trove of lettering styles and decorative elements, this handy reference offers an abundance of eye-catching alphabets, numerals, ribbons, borders, flowers, banners, and other easy-to-trace embellishments. With this guide, it's easy to add a personal touch—humorous, dramatic, or romantic—to any handwritten message or meditative journal.
Hundreds of ornaments, all of them hand-drawn by the author, include dozens of alphabets and numerals. You'll also find frames, flourishes, and corner designs that provide pages with a stylish finishing touch. Decorative motifs range from arr... Read More
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A treasure trove of lettering styles and decorative elements, this handy reference offers an abundance of eye-catching alphabets, numerals, ribbons, borders, flowers, banners, and other easy-to-trace embellishments. With this guide, it's easy to add a personal touch—humorous, dramatic, or romantic—to any handwritten message or meditative journal.
Hundreds of ornaments, all of them hand-drawn by the author, include dozens of alphabets and numerals. You'll also find frames, flourishes, and corner designs that provide pages with a stylish finishing touch. Decorative motifs range from arr... Read More
Description
A treasure trove of lettering styles and decorative elements, this handy reference offers an abundance of eye-catching alphabets, numerals, ribbons, borders, flowers, banners, and other easy-to-trace embellishments. With this guide, it's easy to add a personal touch—humorous, dramatic, or romantic—to any handwritten message or meditative journal.
Hundreds of ornaments, all of them hand-drawn by the author, include dozens of alphabets and numerals. You'll also find frames, flourishes, and corner designs that provide pages with a stylish finishing touch. Decorative motifs range from arrows, hearts, and stars to leaves, blossoms, and wreaths. A wealth of fanciful graphics for special occasions includes designs for birthdays, weddings, holidays, and all four seasons.  Calligraphers, crafters, and illustrators as well as anyone who wants to add a bit of pizzazz to their writing will prize this imaginative source of inspiration.  

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Details
  • Price: $16.95
  • Pages: 128
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Imprint: Dover Publications
  • Series: Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography
  • Publication Date: 17th April 2019
  • Trim Size: 8.62 x 9 in
  • Illustration Note: Four color illustrations and writing samples throughout
  • ISBN: 9780486833934
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    ART / Techniques / Calligraphy
    DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Typography
    ART / Techniques / Drawing
    CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Scrapbooking
Author Bio
Born in Koblenz, Germany, illustrator Annika Sauerborn studied communications design in Mainz, where she lives and works today. She has contributed to several books for children and teens, to whom her playful style is especially appealing.
A treasure trove of lettering styles and decorative elements, this handy reference offers an abundance of eye-catching alphabets, numerals, ribbons, borders, flowers, banners, and other easy-to-trace embellishments. With this guide, it's easy to add a personal touch—humorous, dramatic, or romantic—to any handwritten message or meditative journal.
Hundreds of ornaments, all of them hand-drawn by the author, include dozens of alphabets and numerals. You'll also find frames, flourishes, and corner designs that provide pages with a stylish finishing touch. Decorative motifs range from arrows, hearts, and stars to leaves, blossoms, and wreaths. A wealth of fanciful graphics for special occasions includes designs for birthdays, weddings, holidays, and all four seasons.  Calligraphers, crafters, and illustrators as well as anyone who wants to add a bit of pizzazz to their writing will prize this imaginative source of inspiration.  

Dover Original.
  • Price: $16.95
  • Pages: 128
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Imprint: Dover Publications
  • Series: Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography
  • Publication Date: 17th April 2019
  • Trim Size: 8.62 x 9 in
  • Illustrations Note: Four color illustrations and writing samples throughout
  • ISBN: 9780486833934
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    ART / Techniques / Calligraphy
    DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Typography
    ART / Techniques / Drawing
    CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Scrapbooking
Born in Koblenz, Germany, illustrator Annika Sauerborn studied communications design in Mainz, where she lives and works today. She has contributed to several books for children and teens, to whom her playful style is especially appealing.