By Valerie McKeehan
ISBN-10: 0761186115
ISBN-13: 9780761186113
Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafés, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and residential decor, the paintings of chalk lettering is warmer than ever. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout whose paintings has been featured in magazines and internet sites from Good Housekeeping to RealSimple.com, teaches us every little thing we have to be aware of to create lovely hand-drawn chalk designs. The e-book is additionally a tradition area, with 3 foldout “chalkboards”—the inside of hide and foldout again conceal are covered with blackboard paper.
In over 60 classes, research the ABCs of lettering (literally) and uncomplicated types: serif, sans serif, and script. subsequent, easy methods to lay out a layout, mix numerous kinds into one cohesive piece, upload shadows and measurement. grasp extra complicated letter types, from faceted to ribbon to “vintage circus.” Use banners, borders, prospers. and eventually, 12 initiatives to teach off your newfound talents: together with a wintry weather Wonderland Snow Globe; a smartphone-themed birthday card to textual content family and friends; a specific celebration invitation to create, picture, and mail; and a bake sale signal certain to positioned every person who sees it within the temper for a cupcake!
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Pay attention to the varied serifs and the interesting shape of the “leg” or bottom stroke. 2 Add in a curved decoration on either side of the main body about halfway down the letter and erase the lines within the curvature. 3 Starting in the slab serif, draw horizontal lines not quite reaching the edge of the outline. Gradually, make the strokes less bold as you go down the letter to the center. Connect the curves with a half circle at the top and draw the details within the curved space. 42 Taking Your Designs to the Next Level 4 Continue adding thin, slightly curved lines the rest of the way down the stem and on the bottom serif, as well as decorative details on the leg.
3 Working from the top down, make multiple passes on each letter to polish and complete the outer shell of the shape, then fill them in. 4 Now that “LET’S BE” is darkened and developed, polish up the words “Friends” and “FOREVER” by thickening the downstrokes and drawing crisp edges. The Elements of Chalk Design 25 PRO TIP Rest the side of your hand on the board to anchor it, much like we do when writing with a pencil or pen. To avoid the risk of smudging finished portions of your design, work from the top down.
3 Continue wiping away any dust as thick as you would like the “shadow” to appear. It will look exceptionally black when the water first touches the board, but it will dry to a lighter shade. You may need to keep going over the shadow with the wet cotton swab to remove all traces of dust. 4 You can try this same technique with a script style to make it pop! Shadows and Dimension 37 Chapter 4 Lettering Styles to Explore This chapter is all about expanding your skills with a range of new lettering styles.
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