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Calligraphy: A complete kit for beginners

by Arthur Newhall, Eugene Metcalf
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Overview

This complete kit makes it easy to start exploring the exciting art form of calligraphy because it comes with everything a beginning artist needs—from a set of high-quality materials to comprehensive instructions. The lettering book covers the basics—such as pen styles, angles, and hand positions; letter heights and spacing; and practice strokes—before offering advanced techniques for rendering several calligraphic alphabets. And every lesson can be accomplished with the array of writing materials provided. The hardcover case includes a 40-page paperback book with corresponding Spanish instruction, a cartridge calligraphy pen, 3 pen nibs, 10 ink cartridges, 3 felt-tip calligraphy markers, calligraphy paper, a guideline sheet, and paper.

 

Warning! This product is intended for use by ages 13 and older and is not intended for use by children.

About the Author, Arthur Newhall

Arthur Newhall's work included type designing, theater lobby displays, movie titles, sign painting, advertising art, lettering for reproduction, and art from screen printing. He also worked as art director for an advertising agency. Of Eugene Metcalf's more than 30 years in the commercial art industry, almost half of them were spent as art director and top designer for major outdoor advertising companies in the Los Angeles area. Eugene was a freelance artist in the full spectrum of commercial art, including national magazine covers.

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Book Details

Published
August 1, 2011
Publisher
Foster, Walter Publishing, Incorporated
Pages
40
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781600582578

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