I think this is the most of any letter I have incorporated into a single post!
Modern Mark Making:
From Classical Calligraphy to Hip Hand-Lettering
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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 beautiful piece that was my inspiration for my "M" ATC:
Click on the image to enlarge it to see all the details.
Here is what I made using Lisa's piece as my inspiration:
To make my "M" for Mark ATC I used Fine Flocked Paper in Willow from Artsy.licious Chatter Box as my background paper, this mimicked the swirls on Lisa's page. I included a paint swatch like she did, but then I mixed it up, I used tiny pom pom trim from Wrights, a deer punched from a soda can, a button and I cut out the word "mark" and it's translation in Latin from my English/Latin dictionary.
I think this is now my favorite ATC, well until I make my next one that is.
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It included more inside pages packed full of art, tips and how-to's from the books;
In This Garden:
Exploration in Mixed-Media Visual Narrative
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Angela Cartwright and Sarah Fishburn,
Creative Paint Workshop for Mixed-Media Artists
Experimental Techniques for Composition, Layering, Texture, Imagery, and Encaustic
By
Ann Baldwin,
One-of-a-Kind Wedding: Invitations and Paper Details
By
Laura Maffeo, Colleen Mullaney,
and
Knitting Art: 150 Innovative Works from 18 Contemporary Artists
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One last bit of "M" goodness, drum roll please.....
Craftside will be at this May's Maker Faire!!!!!
If you want to watch a super fun clip about it, check this one out from last night's NIGHTLINE on ABC.
So sign up for the newsletter, hit Maker Faire and by all means make something a-Mazing!
Love the ATC too. I've got a stash of paint swatches. I'll have to give it a try.
Posted by: Janet | April 06, 2009 at 08:23 AM
Lovely ATC. Just got In the Garden and can't wait to look through it. Thanks for sharing a page from Lisa's book, too - it looks wonderful!
Posted by: wendy | April 07, 2009 at 08:23 AM