Hand Lettering for Relaxation: An Inspirational Workbook for Creating Beautiful Lettered Art

Description

Hand Lettering for Relaxation presents 52 beautiful, whimsical and fun hand lettering techniques based on motivational themes. Readers will love the opportunity to practice the creative art of hand lettering in a way that inspires them and helps them relax. As an example of what's inside, Workshop 1 encourages readers to renew & recharge by writing, It's me time, with the easiest technique for a scripted, calligraphy look. Workshop 2 builds on the theme as readers use their skills from Workshop 1 to write, 'Practice makes progress,'and add a new skill of drawing laurels and wreaths that take their calligraphy to the next level. With each workshop, readers are inspired with a brief introduction reminding them to relax and cultivate joy, then learn step by step how to letter each word of an example lettered design and draw embellishments. With plenty of practice space and a page to draw their own final design, this interactive workbook meets readers' every need. High quality, thick art paper allows readers to utilise their favourite pens and markets, then cut out their finished hand lettered art if they wish. This book is the perfect gift for yourself or friends and family who love crafts, drawing and colouring.

Amy Latta is an artist, hand-lettering designer and the founder of OneArtsyMama.com. She has more than 18k followers on Facebook, 14k on Pinterest and 6k on Instagram. Amy self-published an ebook, A Hand Lettered New Year, in January 2016. In 2015, one of Amy's hand-lettered gift tag designs was featured in a Christmas wrapping kit for sale in GAP stores across the U.S. Amy was awarded The Craftys' 2015 "Best Craft Blogger" in 2015. Amy lives in Hampstead, MD.

"Creating beautiful works of hand-lettered art has never been more fun or relaxing! Amy expertly guides her readers from concept to finished piece in this inspirational workbook." --Brittany Luiz, hand lettering artist "I adore Amy Latta's hand lettering and illustration style. She always shares smile-inspiring designs. Her fun-loving word art coupled with whimsical line work is overflowing with personality--you can't help but want to join in the fun!" --Jen Goode, creativity adventurer at 100Directions.com "Amy has a unique and whimsical style of lettering and design that is trendy and fun. Her ability to teach the practice of hand lettering to others through written direction is fantastic and effective. I love her lessons!" --Laura Kelly, artist and designer "Explore your artistic side with Amy's wonderful step-by-step guide. I did, and now I'm celebrating my new craft!" --Amy Anderson, author of Mod Podge Rocks!