Artful Alphabets: 55 Inspiring Hand Lettering Techniques and Ideas

The best-selling author of The Art of Whimsical Lettering, takes you beyond whimsical handwriting and introduces step-by-step techniques for creating 55 artful alphabets. After an introduction and tips for artful compositions, each alphabet will feature a handful of step-by-step process pics for creating the alphabet’s unique look. Sample quotes for each alphabet show it off in practical application. Materials explored include watercolour, acrylic inks, coloured pencil, brush markers, calligraphy pens, gouache and more. AUTHOR: Joanne Sharpe is dedicated to empowering women’s creativity through national and international workshops and innovative online classes that explore artful lettering, doodling and visual journaling. She is the author of the best-selling title The Art of Whimsical Lettering (Interweave 2014) and was named an Amazon Editor’s Pick for the Best Craft Book of 2014. Joanne is proud to be a Bernina Artisan Ambassador. SELLING POINTS:

Artful Writing: As the drive to share inspirational messages and hand-lettered creations on social media contiues, readers will be keen on creating their own artuflly lettered quotes and power words using new styles.

55 Fun Fonts: This book is unique in its offering of 55 fun fonts for creating artful words and phrases. 250 colour illustrations