What a fun day at Barnes & Noble with Lisa Engelbrecht!
Lisa made an appearance at the Long Beach Barnes & Noble Sunday.
She demonstrated several of her cool writing techniques from her book:
Modern Mark Making
From Classical Calligraphy to Hip Hand-Lettering
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.
Another part of this cool event was making and swapping ATCs. This is our wonderful hostess, Jody Saltz and our swaps. I learned so much and came away with a wonderful set of swapped cards! I am definitely hooked.
This is another ATC made by Mark Hague that opens and closes-isn't it cool?:
Here is how I made the cards I swapped:
(Click on image to enlarge)
I used the "No lift Letters" technique posted here from
Modern Mark Making to make the "Y's" on vellum.
I then selected a variety of backing print papers.
Then to join the two layers I made my own brads.
I selected a few different shapes of sequins and a bead.
I bent a piece of 26 gauge wire that was about 3 inches ling in half and slid the bead into the fold.
I then crimped the wire to secure the bead and slid both ends of the wire through all the sequins.
I punched a small hole through both layers of paper and poked the wire through the holes.
Then I bent the wire open in opposite directions.
Then I formed a curl with each end of the wire in opposite directions.
I made a sticker with my info on it and stuck it on the back!
And for a little more eye candy:
Here is the view from the back porch of the Barnes & Noble. Isn't it beautiful?
Since it's Monday I also have Crafty Blogger Links for you!
We have a new member! Whooo-hooo!
Cathie Filian
My hubby and I tested the new goats milk soap base at Michaels. Two thumbs up!
Yey, we "heart" Cathie and her fabulous craftiness!!!
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