Description
Unlock your creativity with 'The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create and Develop Your Own Style' by Valerie McKeehan. This comprehensive guide encourages beginners and seasoned artists alike to explore the trendy art of chalk lettering, a style that has taken social media by storm. Perfect for home decor, signage, and personal projects, this book includes 176 pages of expertly crafted lessons and hands-on techniques to help you develop your unique chalk lettering style.
Delve into over 60 instructional lessons that cover everything from basic lettering forms—serif, sans serif, script—to advanced designs such as faceted, ribbon, and vintage circus lettering. Learn how to effectively layout your designs, combine different styles, and incorporate shadows to add depth and dimension to your artwork. With step-by-step instructions and inspiring visuals, Valerie guides you through each process, ensuring you master this art form in no time.
As a bonus, this edition features three built-in chalkboards, allowing you to practice your skills directly in the book. Showcase your creativity with 12 exciting projects, including chic invitations, festive decorations, and eye-catching bake sale signs that are sure to impress.
Whether you want to embellish your home with personalized chalk art or create stunning pieces for your social media, 'The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering' is your ultimate resource. Order now to begin your chalk lettering journey and become the artist you were meant to be! Enjoy fast delivery for an immediate start to your creative projects.
The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create and Develop Your Own Style - INCLUDES 3 BUILT-IN CHALKBOARDS
By McKeehan, Valerie
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages 176
Publisher Workman Publishing
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 cafes, 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.
Delve into over 60 instructional lessons that cover everything from basic lettering forms—serif, sans serif, script—to advanced designs such as faceted, ribbon, and vintage circus lettering. Learn how to effectively layout your designs, combine different styles, and incorporate shadows to add depth and dimension to your artwork. With step-by-step instructions and inspiring visuals, Valerie guides you through each process, ensuring you master this art form in no time.
As a bonus, this edition features three built-in chalkboards, allowing you to practice your skills directly in the book. Showcase your creativity with 12 exciting projects, including chic invitations, festive decorations, and eye-catching bake sale signs that are sure to impress.
Whether you want to embellish your home with personalized chalk art or create stunning pieces for your social media, 'The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering' is your ultimate resource. Order now to begin your chalk lettering journey and become the artist you were meant to be! Enjoy fast delivery for an immediate start to your creative projects.
The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create and Develop Your Own Style - INCLUDES 3 BUILT-IN CHALKBOARDS
By McKeehan, Valerie
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages 176
Publisher Workman Publishing
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 cafes, 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.