Books: Lettering Lovely {2 ways}

June 07, 2013

Give God your weakness and He will give you His strength. | Bible Quote Scripture | Hand Lettering | Modern Calligraphy | Home Decor ||   This Delightful Design by Katie Clark:

Ever tried calligraphy?
I came across an incredible guide
for instruction and inspiration called
(Chronicle, 2013)
by Gaye Godfrey-Nicholls.

Mastering Calligraphy (Hardcover) ~ Gaye Godfrey-Nicholls Cover Art

I remember humbly hand-lettering
our wedding invitations 25 years ago,
but ohmyword (get it?), look at the artistic
renderings a master like Maria Eugenia Roballos
accomplishes with ink and pointed metal nib!

Maria Eugenia Roballos

She is but one of the many talented artists




If you love words and typography like me...
art by me

...remember my panels from years back????
Then you will likely enjoy the portfolios
of nearly 100 typographers contained
in this sweet gem:
via
(Chronicle, 2012)
by Emily Gregory.
  
Christopher Silas Neal is one of the innovators
profiled in the book, and I have admired
his work for awhile.
This one's an ultimate guide to the
still very hot lettering revolution.

When was the last time you played around with lettering?

Peace to you right where you are.






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9 comments

  1. I tried it once and I was horrible at calligraphy. My girlfriend was great at it, I remember being jealous. Have a great weekend!

    Cynthia

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  2. It's lovely ! I've tried it and it's so creative. But you have to practice more than I do to make it look good. You can look at a post at my blog :)

    XX
    Anci

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  3. i'll be right over, anci. it's funny. unlike other areas of my life, with my art i feel no need to do it perfectly. i do what i can to create something which pleases me and do not worry about its evaluation from others. so my lettering is always highly imperfect and unique to me rather than uniformly flawless. :)

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  4. Neat book, Michele! I have a graphic designer friend - she is head-to-toe cool! Hopefully she does not read this post because I intend to buy her this book. And maybe one for me, too :)

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  5. I've never tried it,
    but I'd love to - great pep talk here :)
    And thank you sweet michele for all the inspiration & joy
    that you spread over here.
    I was so into your post on i gigi store
    that couldn't resist spreading the love over at mine.
    A lovely weekend to you! x

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  6. My handwriting already looks like chicken-scratch, there is no way I could do it!! Haha my husband always loves to remind me he can't read my handwriting. The book looks amazing and I'm sure you're a professional as well... what do you not do?!

    So fun to see!! Thanks for the inspiration Michele!!

    much love to you!
    Desiree

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  7. So very pretty!!!

    I found your blog via Sanctuary!

    ♥ Franka

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  8. I tried it once but wasn't very good at it. I love the way calligraphy looks and would love some on our bedrooom wall. Michele put some in your etsy shop please!

    XXX
    Debra~

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  9. Always loved it and even bought a set one year to try...lets just say it wasn't exactly my strong point:) It is soo beautiful though.

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