Calligraphy for Dummies (Paperback, 2)

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Calligraphy 7

Chapter 1: You Can Do Calligraphy! 9

Chapter 2: Assembling Your Calligrapher’s Toolbox 15

Chapter 3: Putting Pen to Paper: Modern Tools for a Timeless Art 25

Part 2: Taking a Beginner’s Path to Calligraphic Artistry 43

Chapter 4: Getting Acquainted with EZScript 45

Chapter 5: Lettering EZScript with a Calligraphy Pen 55

Chapter 6: Refining Your Calligraphy 63

Chapter 7: Creating Expressive Quotations: Elevating Your Skills 71

Part 3: Exploring the Traditional Alphabets 79

Chapter 8: Classical Roman Letters: The Pillars of Written Language 81

Chapter 9: Uncial: The Irish Charm of Celtic Glyphs 97

Chapter 10: Manuscript: The Elegant Hand of the Scribes 109

Chapter 11: Blackletter: The Majesty of Medieval Script 125

Chapter 12: Italic: The Renaissance of Elegance 145

Chapter 13: Copperplate: The Art of Flourished Perfection 167

Chapter 14: Versals: Elegantly Outlined and Decorated Letters 203

Part 4: Expanding Your Repertoire Beyond the Basics 213

Chapter 15: Adding Variations, Borders, Flourishes, and Other Embellishments 215

Chapter 16: Broadening Your Artistic Horizons: Signatures, Quotations, and More 225

Chapter 17: Crafting Elegant Certificates 241

Chapter 18: Designing Eye-Catching Posters or Signs 251

Chapter 19: Creating Calligraphic Computer Fonts 261

Part 5: The Part of Tens 269

Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Use Your Calligraphy for Weddings 271

Chapter 21: Ten Fun Alphabets 277

Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Turning Your Calligraphy into Income 285

Index 291