Calligraphy Magic by Cari Buziak
Transform ordinary handwritten pieces into unique, artistic keepsakes, Calligraphy Magic makes the art of decorative lettering fun and achievable--even if you're a beginner.
Take it one simple pen-stroke at a time. Following Cari Buziak's clear visual instruction, you'll learn how to embellish every project with beautifully hand-lettered words, logos and decorative illustrations. Detailed demonstrations include:
- A precise list of the tools and materials you'll need
- Colorful illustrations that show how to form every stroke
- 15 complete alphabets--from basic to fancy--such as Italic, Gothic and Versal
- Step-by-step instruction for adding exciting decorative touches such as Celtic knotwork, gold leafing and eye-popping colors
- 12 step-by-step projects that show how to create gorgeous calligraphic treatments for wedding invitations, greeting cards, thank you notes, awards, certificates and much more
- Plus, a full chapter that walks you through using a computer to create your own calligraphy fonts
Buziak, Cari: - Cari Buziak currently lives in Leduc, Alberta, with one cat, two dogs, and two beehives. She enjoys crafting, creating costumes and doing all sorts of creative things like knitting and quilting. In a mix of old techniques (hand made gesso, egg tempera, gold leaf) and new (several Mac computers) she recreates ancient manuscripts in painted and digital form for a wide variety of merchandising and fine art needs. Current and past published works include book illustrations for Dover Publications, Interweave Press, Penguin/Pearson Books, Llewellyn Publications, Chronicle Books, designing for Irish Dance dresses, jewelry designs and other commissioned works. Her work has been featured in design magazines and she has had gallery exhibitions in Calgary, Toronto, Indiana, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, Oregon, Japan, London, and New York. Cari has sold worldwide, and her artwork appears in private collections in Canada, Europe, Japan, and the United States. Visit www.aon-celtic.com to learn more about her work! For coloring tips and sneak previews of her coloring books visit her blog at www.aon-celtic.com/colours, or her main website aon-celtic.com where she showcases free online Celtic tutorials, a gallery of painted works, and free Celtic clip-art. For instantly downloadable coloring pages and artwork for sale check out her Etsy page at: www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AonCelticArt
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781440304965 |
| ISBN 10 | 1440304963 |
| Title | Calligraphy Magic |
| Author | Cari Buziak |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | F&W Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2011-06-02 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |