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Written by Hand - by Erica Tighe (Hardcover)

 Written by Hand - by  Erica Tighe (Hardcover)
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<b>Beautify your life by perfecting your handwriting! This immersive guide to the handwritten word includes handwriting basics, step-by-step guides to various lettering styles, practice pages, and more.</b><br /><br /> With electronic devices taking up so much of our lives, penmanship and handwriting have become lost arts that many feel nostalgic for. <i>Written by Hand</i> shows you how to <b>make the act of handwriting a treat that brings elegance and character</b> to everything from Post-it notes to hand-lettered invitations.<br /> <br /> Artist and hand letterer Erica Tighe walks you through <b>the anatomy of each letter of the alphabet for several different fonts</b> and the proper tools needed to write beautifully. After an examination of your own writing habits, you'll learn: <ul><li>The proper way to hold a writing utensil</li><li>Basic terminology and the anatomy of type</li><li>Sans serif, bold serif, script, and faux calligraphy alphabet styles, letter by letter</li><li>How to mix lettering styles</li><li>How to create graphic text using banners, shadows, and shapes</li></ul> In no time, you'll be loving every stroke of the pen and adding grace and personality to your everyday life.

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