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7+ YearsPublisher | Templar Publishing |
ISBN 13 | 9781787410213 |
ISBN 10 | 1787410218 |
Author | Kirsten Burke |
Language | English |
Book Subtitle | An Inspirational Workbook To Develop Your Lettering Skills, With 7 Exclusive Art Cards To Pull Out And Treasure. |
Book Description | An inspirational workbook for complete beginners to discover and master the art of the nib. Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy is a uniquely creative and interactive book for anyone wishing to learn how to create stylish and decorative handlettered works of art using modern calligraphy styles. This book brings together the methods and practices taught in Kirsten's workshops through easytofollow, enjoyable projects that will build your calligraphy confidence. Includes: Tips, tricks and techniques for writing with a pointed nib pen Calligraphy projects to build your skills Blank pages for practise 7 removable art cards, handlettered by Kirsten Burke to pull out, complete and treasure. Part howto, part project book, Secrets of Modern Calligraphy will inspire you to develop your love of lettering. Kirsten Burke is a worldrenowned calligraphic artist and teacher. Kirsten is the 'Master Calligrapher' for luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford and Creme de la Mer and clients like the BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Rolls Royce. Her bestselling greetings cards, wedding stationery and calligraphy kits can be found in high street shops, online and overseas, and her sellout calligraphy workshops for adults and children are run from her beautiful industrial studios in West Sussex. |
Editorial Review | If you're looking to developyour calligraphy skills, thenKirsten Burke's Secrets ofModern Calligraphy fromBonnier Publishing is theideal place to start. Featuringtips, tricks and techniques,Kirsten's easytofollowprojects are sure to buildyour calligraphy confidence.The book, which comeswith pullout notecards topractise your skills on, costsGBP12.99 and is available from * Quick Cards Made Easy * Kirsten Burke's practicalcalligraphy workbook is greatfor beginners. Incorporatinglinks to helpful online videotutorials, you'll also find pages forpractice and pullout postcards,handwritten by Kirsten.(GBP12.99, Studio Press) * Homes and Antiques * |
About the Author | Kirsten Burke (Author, Illustrator) Kirsten Burke is one of the leading lettering artists working in the UK today. Maybe you've seen her vibrant creations adorning a wall at a museum, gracing a beautiful wedding invitation, or capturing the spirit of the moment on a greetings card. Kirsten Burke is the 'Master Calligrapher' for Estee Lauder luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford, Creme de la Mer, Bobby Brown, and Rolls Royce. The company has sold more than 10 million greeting cards nationwide via virtually all retail outlets and high street multiples including currently John Lewis, WH Smith and Waitrose along with leading luxury stores such as Harrods, Fenwicks and Liberty and corner shops and post offices. We also export to many other territories inc USA, Canada, South Africa and we have licensed our designs to Europe in German. Kirsten Burke Design has been commissioned to do work on behalf of 1000's of clients including: HM The Queen, President of China, The BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Bankside, Grey Goose Vodka, Harley Davidson, and The Guardian. Kirsten and Jill ran their own Wedding stationery company 'Mandalay' for 10 years, winning the award for 'Best Wedding Stationery company in the UK' for 5 years (the maximum allowed) before licensing their top 20 designs to Bride and Groom Direct, the biggest personalised stationery company in the UK where 'Mandalay designs' continue to offer timeless luxury to 1000's of brides/couples every year. |
Publication Date | 01-Nov-17 |
Number of Pages | 142 |
Kirsten Burke's Secrets Of Modern Calligraphy Paperback English by Kirsten Burke - 01-Nov-17