There are many retro and modern ways to celebrate the World Letter Writing Day on the 1st of September, which has been enjoyed long before email was invented. You might like to spend the day writing and posting a letter. You can also head over to LinkedIn Learning for video tutorials on Calligraphy.
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Calligraphy style : 65 beautiful writing projects for every occasion / Halim, Veronica
“Calligraphy literally translates as ‘beautiful writing’; it is a traditional skill it has had a contemporary resurgence as a stylish medium for creating artwork. The book starts with the techniques on the best materials and the stroke sequences for different scripts. You can make 65 projects include personalised labels, invitations, menus, greeting cards and much more. ” (Adapted from the Catalogue)Happy hand lettering : simple calligraphy techniques to bring your words to life / Wagner, Jen
“Happy Hand Lettering offers you instruction and encouragement to begin crating beautifully written words right away. From selecting the best tools and supplies, to forming your first simple letters, to lettering with brush or nib, and modern and typography styles. Everything you need to begin your calligraphic journey is here. ” ( Adapted from the Catalogue)Nib + ink : the new art of modern calligraphy / Perano, Chiara
Play with typography, get creative with letterforms and develop your own unique handwriting style. This beautiful and immersive guide is full of inspiration, shape and letter templates, modern calligraphy basics, creative prompts and exercises. It also features a handful of simple projects, from framed quotes and chalkboards to invitations and birthday cards, and much more to enjoy. (Adapted from the Catalogue)Modern calligraphy : everything you need to know to get started in script calligraphy / Thorpe, Molly Suber
“Author Molly Suber Thorpe, an award-winning designer and calligrapher , works closely with her international clients to give them the distinctive products. Now you can learn from this experienced expert how to master this fresh modern lettering style. The first book to teach this bold new style breaks the calligraphy process down into simple steps.” (Adapted from the Catalogue)Hand drawn lettering : draw, print, paint / Marlborough, Max
“Unleash your creativity with this book that encourages readers to explore new ideas, nurture originality, and create unique forms of lettering.”–Provided by Amazon.com.” (Catalogue)
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