Modern Calligraphy

$24.99

A bestselling how-to guide that breaks down modern, pointed pen calligraphy in simple steps

➺ 180+ pages of lessons, supply tips, and DIY crafts

With over 180 pages of instructions and 260 full-color photographs and illustrations, the book guides you through the process from the very beginning. Starting with an overview of the supplies―from paper to ink to pens―you will learn how to form letters, words, and then phrases by following clear step-by-step instructions, and by practicing with the provided templates.

After mastering letter forms using a pointed dip pen and ink, take your new skills to the next level with intermediate techniques such as how to calligraph with gouache and digitize your calligraphy to make invitations and rubber stamps.

➺ In translation…

Modern Calligraphy is also available in Spanish and Complex Chinese.

While I do not sell this book through my website, it is available worldwide:

Buy on Amazon (Worldwide)
Fin a local U.S. seller

A bestselling how-to guide that breaks down modern, pointed pen calligraphy in simple steps

➺ 180+ pages of lessons, supply tips, and DIY crafts

With over 180 pages of instructions and 260 full-color photographs and illustrations, the book guides you through the process from the very beginning. Starting with an overview of the supplies―from paper to ink to pens―you will learn how to form letters, words, and then phrases by following clear step-by-step instructions, and by practicing with the provided templates.

After mastering letter forms using a pointed dip pen and ink, take your new skills to the next level with intermediate techniques such as how to calligraph with gouache and digitize your calligraphy to make invitations and rubber stamps.

➺ In translation…

Modern Calligraphy is also available in Spanish and Complex Chinese.

While I do not sell this book through my website, it is available worldwide:

Buy on Amazon (Worldwide)
Fin a local U.S. seller

 
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➺ What others are saying

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“My final verdict on Modern Calligraphy? I. Love. It. If you want to be inspired, you’ve got to buy this book.” —Lindsay Bugbee, The Postman’s Knock

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“This book has filled the gap in what’s missing from online resources.” —Terri B.

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“I have been a calligrapher since 1985 and this is the best book I have in my vast collection.” —Nancy D.

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“Molly deconstructs her modern style script for those brand new to calligraphy. Complete with exemplars, supply descriptions, instructions, and projects, it is a great starting point for those wanting to develop their own style of pointed pen writing. Creative, fresh, and lovely, this is a book you won’t regret adding to your library!” ―Paper & Ink Arts

 
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➺ Book specs

  • Softcover & eBook editions

  • 192 pages

  • Full color

  • ”Amazon Favorite Craft Book“ 2013

  • Translations: Spanish, Complex Chinese

  • Published by St. Martin's Griffin; September 2013

 

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