Summer 2012 - John Neal, Bookseller

Lisa Engelbrecht
DVD33. Hand Lettering
on Fabric: Bali Lantern Workshop.
Lisa Engelbrecht. 2008.
124 min. $32.95
After an introduction to
calligraphy techniques, Lisa demonstrates
the important points to
successful decorative writing on
fabric with pen & brush. For a variety
of fabrics, she shares tips on how to stain and
seal, to create decorative washes, and add special
effects with a variety of “inks.” Lisa then creates a
rich background for her hand lettering, using a few
simple materials. She presents her signature funky
lettering, as well as more traditional forms.
Using the techniques presented in the video, you
then apply them to the construction of a
collapsible Bali lantern.
B3321. Modern Calligraphy
& Hand Lettering by Lisa
Engelbrecht. 2008. 160pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $17.99. $16.19
Presents both traditional hands and fun and scripty
modern styles. Complete alphabets are shown for
a wide array of styles, with stroke-by-stroke instruction
and examples of the hands. Demonstrates the
use of the pens and ruling pens as well as metallic
foils, glue pens, etc., for jazzy effects. Large gallery
for inspiration. Full-color throughout. Lisa is a
popular instructor at the summer conferences.
JUDY MELVIN
B3044. Art Exposé:
A Collection of Techniques
for Creative
Expression by Judy
Melvin. 2008. 20pp.
8.25"x8.25". Paper
$14.95
Judy has put her workshop notes into book
form. It’s a book of how to make beautiful
artwork using the techniques for creative expression
that she teaches. Full color. Includes:
Sumi Ink & Sink Art, Sumi Ink & TECH Ink,
Gesso, Pastels & Stencils, Bleach & Pastels, and
Walnut Ink.
Uncommon Numbers
Special Price: Purchase a complete set of all three
Uncommon Numbers Books with shipcase for only $39.95
B3148. Uncommon Numbers II edited by Brenda
Casey Zoby. 2009. 64pp. 8.5"x5.5". Paper. $14.95
Number anthology with contributions by Marsha
Brady, Larry Brady, Denis Brown, Michael Clark,
Georgia Deaver, Eliza Holliday, Mike Kecseg, Jean
Larcher, Judy Melvin, Brody Neuenschwander,
Charles Pearce, John Stevens, Sheila Waters, Ann
Alaia Woods, and more.
It showcases styles, techniques, and lettering
artists and also includes information about dealing
calligraphically with fractions, ordinal numbers
(1st, 2nd, 3rd), and Roman numerals. Essential
information for every working calligraphy library.
B2081. Uncommon Numbers: A Source Book for
Artists edited by Brenda Casey and Barbara Brandt.
1996. 64pp. 8.5"x5.5". Paperback $14.95
This source book on numerals has exemplar pages,
compositions, commercial pieces using numbers, and
typefaces that could inspire calligraphic numerals Provides
much inspiration and source material to help you.
B3160. Hand Lettering:
Simple, Creative Styles for
Cards, Scrapbooks & More
by Marci Donley & DeAnn
Singh. 2009. 128pp. 8.5"x10".
Paper $17.95. SALE $16.16
An exciting lettering book
that will help you construct
creative letters to enhance
your cards, envelopes,
journals, and other projects.
You get a wide range easily executed alphabets, inspired
by type, traditional calligraphy, and illustration. A
section teaches you how to make your own styles and
modifications.
Brady
Kindersley
Kecseg
B2302. The Uncommon Numbers Manual by Brenda
Casey 1999. 80pp. 8.5"x5.5". Paper $14.95
Covers the construction of numbers for Uncial (Waters),
Blackletter (Dunham), Italic (Alice), Copperplate
(Artigas), Bookhand (Cheryl O Adams), Neuland
(Rohrs), and Pointed Pen Uncial (Kecseg). For each,
an exemplar for the alphabet. A ductus and further instruction
on the numbers is included with each hand.
Mike
Kecseg.
Uncommon
Numbers II.
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