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About this item
Highlights
- Say it with chalk!
- Author(s): Valerie McKeehan
- 176 Pages
- Art, Graphic Arts
Description
About the Book
Everything you need to know to create gorgeous hand-drawn chalk designs. The book is also a practice space, with three foldout chalkboards (the inside cover and foldout back cover are lined with blackboard paper).Book Synopsis
Say it with chalk! Learn the art of hand-drawn chalk lettering from an Etsy superstar in a book complete with chalkboards! Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafés, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and home decor, the art of chalk lettering is hotter than ever. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout, teaches us everything we need to know to create gorgeous hand-drawn chalk designs. In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif, and script. Next, how to lay out a design, combine various styles into one cohesive piece, and add shadows and dimension. Master more advanced letter styles, from faceted to ribbon to "vintage circus." Use banners, borders, flourishes. And finally, 12 projects to show off your newfound skills, including a Winter Wonderland Snow Globe; a smartphone-themed birthday card to text friends and family; a one-of-a-kind party invitation to create, photograph, and mail; and a bake sale sign guaranteed to put everyone who sees it in the mood for a cupcake! The book is also a practice space, with three foldout "chalkboards"--the inside cover and foldout back cover are lined with blackboard paper.From the Back Cover
Say It with Chalk In more than 60 lessons learn the art of hand-drawn chalk lettering from an Etsy superstar. Then show off your newfound skills and create your own unique look.- Master your ABCs, from basic letterforms--serif, sans serif, and script--to fun lettering styles like Bubble, Spooky, and Vintage Circus.
- Discover how to play with chalk dust to add shadows and dimensions; how to illustrate borders, banners, frames; and how to embellish with flourishes, laurels, hearts, and arrows.
- From basic tools and tips (how to sharpen a stick of chalk, how to prep a blackboard) to a dozen inspiring projects, it's a complete guide to the playful art of chalk lettering.
Review Quotes
"We've all had handwriting envy before, but Valerie McKeehan teaches us how to up our decorative doodle skills in her chalk lettering book. Follow the steps and your letters will be swooping, swashing, and stroking in no time!" -Justine "In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally)..." -Sweet Paul
Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Graphic Arts
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Format: Hardcover
Author: Valerie McKeehan
Language: English
Street Date: September 22, 2015
TCIN: 80951887
UPC: 9780761186113
Item Number (DPCI): 247-64-2970
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 8.8 inches width x 10.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2 pounds
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HChris - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Such a great book! Easy to follow instruction on chalk lettering, from how to get started to creating beautiful finished products. This book gives so many great ideas to get you going. I especially loved the instruction on how to layout your words so they look nice on the chalk board, all the banner and ribbon ideas and all the different lettering styles to practice. This would be a great gift for someone who loves lettering and pair it with some Crayola dust-free chalk!