{"product_id":"a-beginners-guide-to-modern-calligraphy-brush-pen-lettering-learn-to-create-beautiful-hand-lettering-for-invitations-cards-journals-and-more-400","title":"A Beginner's Guide to Modern Calligraphy \u0026 Brush Pen Lettering: Learn to Create Beautiful Hand Lettering for Invitations, Cards, Journals and More! (400","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaki Shimano\u003c\/b\u003e began learning calligraphy at an early age and has become the preeminent teacher and practitioner of modern calligraphy in Japan. She is an author, typographer and freelance artist who works in the bridal industry as a wedding planner. She creates traditional Japanese calligraphy as well as modern English calligraphy for a wide variety of clients and applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"...an ideal DIY introduction into the art and craft of calligraphy and the use of brush pen lettering.\" --\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Both novice and experienced crafters of hand letters will find practical inspiration and guidance in this colorful, beautifully designed collection.\" --\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Create beautiful hand-lettered journals, invitations, cards, menus and more with convenient brush pens! Master calligrapher Maki Shimano shows you all the techniques and provides hundreds of colourful examples to inspire you. Creating your own calligraphy is very easy using Shimano's time-tested method of breaking down each letter into a small number of strokes. And she provides dozens of ideas for decorative motifs such as wreaths, balloons, birthday cakes - and so much more! This easy step-by-step guide by an experienced calligraphy teacher allows you to develop your skills quickly. Start with the basic tools and techniques of hand lettering; Learn to draw 8 elegant typefaces with just 2 or 3 simple strokes; Create compositions with fancy flourishes, 'bounce' and rhythm; Design a planner, journal, place cards, greeting cards, gift tags, invitations, etc.; And much more!\"--Publisher's description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"One thing I love is it doesn't just teach the fonts but also has a section on how to flourish your letters...The book is a wonderful teacher full of tutorials and projects. It is easy to follow and perfect for beginners.\" --\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrafty Moms Share\u003c\/i\u003e, blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2024 pg. 44 (EAN 9780804857710, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shimano, Maki\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024-06-18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Art \/ Techniques \/ Calligraphy|Self-Help \/ Journaling|Art \/ Popular Culture|Art \/ Asian \/ Japanese|Art \/ Techniques \/ Drawing - Pencil|Design \/ Graphic Arts \/ Typography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Calligraphy|Lettering|Technique\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804857710\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780804857710\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53050702299417,"sku":"SP-9780804857710","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780804857710_spiral.png?v=1787555715","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/a-beginners-guide-to-modern-calligraphy-brush-pen-lettering-learn-to-create-beautiful-hand-lettering-for-invitations-cards-journals-and-more-400","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}