Using new Craft in Motion photography which displays every stage of the calligraphy technique, this book makes understanding, learning and mastering the lettering clear and simple. With a variety of alphabets, beginners and more accomplished artists will discover a wealth of professional hints and tips, ideas and inspiration throughout. Combining the art of calligraphy with state-of-the-art photographic techniques gives a practical, easy-to-follow guide which beautifully illustrates how to create original, inspirational works of art.

Using the revolutionary Craft in Motion system of displaying movement on the page, Craft in Motion: Calligraphy makes understanding, learning and mastering the basics of this beautiful craft clear and simple. Using a variety of alphabets to create a series of visually appealing artwork, the book offers beginners and more accomplished artists ideas, inspiration and professional hints and tips. Craft in Motion: Calligraphy combines the variety and beauty of the ancient art of calligraphy with state-of-art photographic techniques to allow readers to see how letters are created in a variety of different alphabets. The book begins with expert advice on ideal tools and materials for beginners, and an introduction to the basic techniques of the craft such as making vertical diagonal and horizontal strokes to create basic letters, layout, color and decoration. The core of the book consists of five alphabets, in each case showing how the letters are created. For ease of use, letters are grouped like for like, so that all the round letters are discussed together, followed by the diagonals and horizontals. Practical and easy-to-follow, Craft in Motion: Calligraphy will provide beginners and more practiced artists with the techniques, skills and confidence they need to create satisfying and pleasing works of art.

• Five to demonstrate the possibilities of the calligraphers art
• Imaginative use of color and design, as well as letter forms, for broad visual appeal
• Graded easy-to-follow projects to build confidence and ability
• Inspirational gallery of finished works