Brush Lettering Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Workbook to Create Gorgeous Freeform Lettered Art

Description

Riding the wave of lettering enthusiasm that's only grown over the past year, this new workbook by a master artist with 170k Instagram followers will be 2018's go-to lettering book for instruction and inspiration. Chrystal Elizabeth's unique brush lettering features bright, bold colors blended together, often with a rainbow of colors in a single line which gives the finished quotes a multi-dimensional look that pops off the page. In this workbook, Chrystal reveals her special techniques to take readers' lettering to the next level. With 40 tutorials, readers learn step by step how to recreate her gorgeous designs or make them their own. Featuring the popular format and features of bestselling Hand Lettering for Relaxation, this book includes high quality art paper, step-by-step illustrated instruction, space for practice and bordered blank pages for drawing final designs. Modern brush lettering is created freeform with swooping, cursive lines inspired by calligraphy, whereas hand lettered designs tend to have a more structured form, often drawn first in pencil. Because of its spontaneous nature, brush lettering can be more difficult than hand lettering, but this book breaks down the techniques and makes it easy! Both beginners and skilled artists will be thrilled to find this book overflowing with motivational quotes, new techniques and one-of-a-kind artwork. This book has 40 illustrated design tutorials.

Chrystal Elizabeth is a graphic artist who specializes in modern brush lettering with bold colors uniquely blended together. She has 170k followers on Instagram. She also runs a blog and an Etsy shop, where she sells artwork and brush lettering practice worksheets. She lives in Puyallup, Washington.

"Chrystal is the perfect person to explore lettering with! She has carried me to new levels of creativity and learning throughout my lettering journey. This book is definitely a MUST READ for beginners and professionals alike!" --TYRA J. TAKAHASHI, lettering & design artist "Not only does Chrystal's book have all the fundamentals one needs to embark on a successful lettering journey, but it's also packed full of so many extra effects that can enhance brush lettering!" --PEGGY DEAN, artist, The Pigeon Letters "I've never seen such a comprehensive brush lettering book! Both beginners and experienced letterers will find a treasure trove of useful information." --KESTREL MONTES, calligrapher and owner of InkMeThis "Chrystal is the epitome of modern lettering. This book allows for a beginner to learn easily and feel successful, and for someone with experience to enhance their style." --JEN LOPEZ, hand lettering artist, Mikala Designs