The Art of Lettering with Pen and Brush
Larry Ottino
Grumbacher
Nonfiction, Art
****+
DESCRIPTION: It's easy to take the letters of the alphabet for granted, a mere means to an end. But, in the right hands, lettering can take on a life of its own, conveying emotion and meaning above and beyond mere words. With several exercises, this book offers an introduction to the world of brush and pen lettering.
REVIEW: Yet another free-to-me book that appealed to my armchair interest in fonts. With warm-up exercises, guide line demonstrations, and many full alphabets to copy and learn from, Ottino shows how to begin learning the art of professional lettering... an art that still has relevance in the digital age. It reads fast, and it's fun. It might even make me pick up a brush and give it a go.
You might also enjoy:
Just My Type (Simon Garfield, Nonfiction - The history, controversies, and ongoing art of font design)
ABC of Lettering (Carl Holmes, Art - How to use fonts and lettering effectively in art and design)
Paint Your Own Illuminated Letters (Stephan Oliver, Art - A brief history of letter illumination, plus several projects to try at home)
The Technical Pen (Gary Simmons, Art - How to use technical pens to create a wide variety of looks and moods)
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