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Title: CRAFT IN MOTION
TECHNIQUES TO GET YOU STARTED
By: Maureen Sullivan
Format: Paperback

List price: £8.99


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ISBN 10: 1844481042
ISBN 13: 9781844481040
Publisher: SEARCH PRESS LTD
Pages: 64
Description: Using the Craft in Motion system of displaying movement on the page, this book makes understanding, learning and mastering the basics of Calligraphy clear and simple. It combines the variety and beauty of the ancient art of calligraphy with photographic techniques to allow readers to see how letters are created in a variety of different alphabets.
Synopsis: Using the revolutionary Craft in Motion system of displaying movement on the page, Craft in Motion: Calligraphy makes understanding, learning and mastering the basics of this beautiful craft clear and simple. Using a variety of alphabets to create a series of visually appealing artwork, the book offers beginners and more accomplished artists ideas, inspiration and professional hints and tips. Craft in Motion: Calligraphy combines the variety and beauty of the ancient art of calligraphy with state-of-art photographic techniques to allow readers to see how letters are created in a variety of different alphabets. The book begins with expert advice on ideal tools and materials for beginners, and an introduction to the basic techniques of the craft such as making vertical diagonal and horizontal strokes to create basic letters, layout, colour and decoration. The core of the book consists of five alphabets, in each case showing how the letters are created. For ease of use, letters are grouped like for like, so that all the round letters are discussed together, followed by the diagonals and horizontals.Practical and easy-to-follow, Craft in Motion: Calligraphy will provide beginners and more practised artists with the techniques, skills and confidence they need to create satisfying and pleasing works of art.
Illustrations: 125 colour illustrations
Publication: UK
Imprint: Search Press Ltd
Returns: Non-returnable
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