Gibbs Smith
Inkspired

This stylish workbook contains clear instruction, encouraging advice, and 40 practice pages for the beginner calligrapher, plus plenty of white space throughout to continue practicing. Learn to embrace mistakes and play around with new ideas: practice not just with pen and paper, but on craft paper with a variety of vegetables (such as a carrot, asparagus, or pepper) dipped in ink; or swap ink for bleach or fragrant espresso. Discover ways to implement your art on a variety of surfaces (such as leaves, fruit, gift wrap, mirrors, and balloons), as well as ideas for special occasions such as weddings, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. Reconnect with handwriting and discover the calming, creative joy of calligraphy for every occasion. Author: Betty Soldi 192pp., 7.5x9 paperback ISBN: 9781423649878