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Easy Creative Lettering - by Missy Briggs (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • It's easy to learn to draw stylish and creative letters with this beginner's guide Creative lettering looks fancy, but don't be intimidated―anyone can learn the basic strokes and combine them to make something beautiful!
  • About the Author: MISSY BRIGGS is a full-time artist and the author of Easy Creative Lettering.
  • 148 Pages
  • Art, Techniques

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Book Synopsis



It's easy to learn to draw stylish and creative letters with this beginner's guide

Creative lettering looks fancy, but don't be intimidated―anyone can learn the basic strokes and combine them to make something beautiful! Inside this beginner's guide you'll find all the help you need to unleash your artistic side and give your lettering tons of personality. Righties and lefties are welcome, and no perfect handwriting skills are required.

Try your hand at 10 charming alphabets in script, serif, and sans serif styles. Each alphabet includes a complete sample with easy-to-follow instructions and worksheets for every capital letter, lowercase letter, and number. Follow along step-by-step right in the book, and even download extra practice sheets online. Finally, learn embellishments and flourishes to inspire your own original compositions!

This book of calligraphy for beginners features:

  • Stroke basics―Discover the nine basic lettering strokes and how to form and join letters, complete with visual examples for tricky combinations like o and n.
  • Art supply suggestions―Learn to use both brush and round pens, and get specific recommendations for the best pens, paper, and other supplies for creative lettering.
  • Creative projects―Eight fun projects invite you to apply your new lettering skills to stationary, chalk signs, shoes, and more.

Discover how easy it can be to get started with the art of hand lettering thanks to this beginner's guide.



Review Quotes




"Easy Creative Lettering beautifully displays hand lettering in a fun and approachable way. Missy shares a variety of styles in this book from script lettering to sans serif, sharing all the tips needed to get started. You not only learn different styles of lettering but also get access to wonderful DIY projects and ideas to apply your lettering in a memorable and unique way! Such a lovely book and a great resource to learn lettering!" --Shelly Kim, lettering artist, Letters By Shells, author of Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy

"Hand lettering made easy! Missy Briggs's step-by-step guide is the perfect resource for lettering enthusiasts. Each page details every aspect of lettering, from the fundamentals to incorporating lettering into projects, and she even covers sections for lefties. This book does not disappoint." --Renee Day, Creator of THEDIYDAY, thediyday.com

"Missy has provided a lettering book for all skill levels. Not only does this book have easy-to-understand instructions, it is chock-full of practice alphabets in many different styles, providing opportunities for the exact vibe that you're looking to portray in your lettering pieces. From playful to sophisticated, to simple to ornamental, there's something in here for everyone."--Peggy Dean, author of The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide

"The handwriting revival is here, and Missy Briggs is leading the charge! This awesome book provides practical guidance that every beginner can follow... along with some seriously frame-worthy hand-lettered illustrations. Get ready to have the most enviable penmanship on the block!" --Amber Kemp-Gerstel, DIY Expert, TV Host and Blogger

"Welcome to the exciting world of hand lettering! Missy is your friendly guide and instructor for navigating the art supply store, figuring out your pen hold, and practicing alphabet styles to achieve proficiency. She also shares pro tips for varying your letters to create new styles and digitizing your calligraphy for printing. With Missy's downloadable instruction sheets, you'll be creating fun calligraphy projects in no time!" --Maureen Vickery, Publisher of Calligraphy Crush Magazine, @calligraphycrushmagazine



About the Author



MISSY BRIGGS is a full-time artist and the author of Easy Creative Lettering. She turns creative lettering into an approachable art form for all--especially fellow lefties--and provides demos, tips, and tricks to her loyal following on Instagram @missybriggs and at MissyBriggs.com.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W) x .41 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.07 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Techniques
Genre: Art
Number of Pages: 148
Publisher: Callisto
Theme: Calligraphy
Format: Paperback
Author: Missy Briggs
Language: English
Street Date: June 23, 2020
TCIN: 93043215
UPC: 9781646115051
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-9785
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.41 inches length x 8.5 inches width x 11 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.07 pounds
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