Modern Mark Making
From Classical Calligraphy to Hip Hand-Lettering
By
Lisa Engelbrecht
A complete volume offering lettering arts techniques as well as project ideas.
Calligraphy, the art of elegant, beautiful lettering, has increased in popularity over the last several years. From brides who want to address their wedding invitations to do-it-yourselfers who want to prepare certificates or make a family tree, and even for art journalers and scrapbookers who like creative text in their works, calligraphy books and classes are hot.
This book will spark the interest of the calligraphy novice by introducing a new approach to lettering, one that combines a lively combination of traditional lettering styles, fun and scripty modern styles, and artsy street-style lettering, along with project ideas that incorporate creative lettering.
Modern Mark Making demonstrates the uses of traditional and cutting edge lettering tools, from classic calligraphy pens to bling-producing metallic foils and glue pens. It introduces a wide array of lettering styles with complete alphabets sample artworks that show an application. Fully stepped-out illustrations breakdown each letterform, taking the reader through each stroke. A large collection of gallery images that provide further inspiration for how to use creative lettering in artwork.
Lisa Engelbrecht is a lettering artist and was an instructor of calligraphy at Cerritos College in Norwalk, California, where she instituted a Certificate in Calligraphy. She teaches workshops and classes around the country specializing in lettering on fabric and alternative surfaces, experimental lettering and the creative process.
This is the cooooolest!!!
These are called "No-Lift Letters"
Here, each letter was made without lifting the pen. Use a monolinear tool, such as a ballpoint or Micron pen.
To build on this technique here the spaces in between the lines are colored in.
(Click on images to enlarge)
I can't tell you how much I liked this technique! Really. I am not going to show you the first page I tried, but let's just say it took me a few tries to "loosen up" but after I did, I couldn't stop! I cut my vellum to ATC size and just went to town. I can't wait to build on these.
"Y", just because.
After I got into coloring in the spaces it occurred to me why I liked this so much, the spaces and shapes reminded me of one of my favorite artists-Alexander Calder:
While surfing for images to share with you I found this image here.
Female fans would hold “Tupperware parties,” offering Calder pieces for a good price to their friends.
“My grandfather would pack up a box of jewelry –we have one of these boxes in the show — and send them off to a woman patron who would have a little Calder party and then send the money back to him in the same box,” said Rower. “He needed to make a living during the war and thought jewelry making could provide a secondary income.”
Isn't it beautiful!
And if you're in the SoCal area there is some "Mark Making" and partying to be done with Lisa:
"Please come to my Book Launch Party! Here is the info-and all are welcome-I have some very special guests coming! The amazing Jill Bell and many of my contributors. Wonderful piano music and we're working on some cool live music too-Tacos, Beer-all free!!"
B O O K L A U N C H P A R T Y!
Please come celebrate the Release Of
Modern Mark Making
From Classical Calligraphy to Hip Hand-Lettering
by
Lisa Engelbrecht
Rockport/Quarry Publishers
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24th-5:00 pm ‘till whenever!
6329 Mariquita Street, Long Beach, 90803
featuring Very Special Guests...
My contributors!
Plus Surprise guests
LIVE CALLIGRAPHIC PAINTING by Lisa and the contributors
LIVE GRAFFITI PAINTING by the UTI crew
( only the finest on the west coast!)
These panels will be auctioned off to benefit
the Homeland Cultural Center Murals Program
TACOS AND DINNER by Salvador
Wine and Beer
Live Music
Absolutely no obligation to buy the book or DVD-
(the contributors and I would love to sign your book-
so bring it if you have it!)
I just want to celebrate with you!
This will also be a Bon Voyage party for Kristin and Sarah
as they embark on their next great adventures
ALSO
Lisa will be book signing and demo-ing at the First Saturday Art Walk in Santa Ana Artists Colony for the Art Bar-This will be Saturday September 6th, 7 to 9 pm. Books will be available for purchase -This is such a great event-live music-open studios.
Be sure to swing over to Lisa's Blog to see her complete teaching schedule and lots more "Mark Making" Lisa-style!
And if you want to see how to make a DIY calligraphy pen click here for another excerpt from
Modern Mark Making:
From Classical Calligraphy to Hip Hand-Lettering
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