Calligraphy - Maureen Sullivan

Using the revolutionary Craft in Motion system of displaying movement on the page, Craft in
Motion: Calligraphy makes understanding, learning and mastering the basics of this beautiful
craft clear and simple. Using a variety of alphabets to create a series of visually appealing
artwork, the book offers beginners and more accomplished artists ideas, inspiration and
professional hints and tips.
Craft in Motion: Calligraphy combines the variety and beauty of the ancient art of calligraphy
with state-of-art photographic techniques to allow readers to see how letters are created in a
variety of different alphabets.
The book begins with expert advice on ideal tools and materials for beginners, and an
introduction to the basic techniques of the craft such as making vertical diagonal and
horizontal strokes to create basic letters, layout, colour and decoration.
The core of the book consists of five alphabets, in each case showing how the letters are
created. For ease of use, letters are grouped like for like, so that all the round letters are
discussed together, followed by the diagonals and horizontals.
Practical and easy-to-follow, Craft in Motion: Calligraphy will provide beginners and more
practised artists with the techniques, skills and confidence they need to create satisfying and
pleasing works of art.