Description

Make your words stand out with this approachable, hands-on guide to hand lettering. Designed to be both instructional and inviting, this interactive book walks you through the process of creating your own ornate, hand-lettered alphabets step by step. Professional lettering artist Kate Forrester shares 26 of her most popular scripts, each introduced through clear explanations and simple practice exercises. The styles range from flowing, calligraphic letters to bold, decorative and antique-inspired alphabets, offering plenty of variety for different projects and moods.

Creative Hand Lettering from A to Z is a great fit for junk journalers, illustrators, sign painters, and anyone looking to add personality and polish to their lettering. Work through the exercises, build confidence with each alphabet, and watch your lettering skills grow page by page.

“I find it endlessly fascinating how much information you can convey with lettering. Take a look at a film poster or fairground sign – the style that’s been used gives it an identity and coveys a mood or message indirectly to the observer, no matter what the word actually says. What I love the most about drawing letters is the diversity of different styles that can be used to do this.” —Kate Forrester, Choosing a style.

Softcover; 223 pages; 5.25” x 6.5”