JOANNE SHARPE Artful Alphabets

55 Inspiring hand lettering techniques and ideas

Create uniquely artful words with secrets from Joanne Sharpe!

Joanne Sharpe - author of The Art of Whimsical Lettering - has gathered together 55 of her favourite hand-drawn alphabets for this light-hearted collection. Follow simple illustrated steps to replicate each style... no lengthly instructions or extensive practice required. Any "imperfections" only add to their charm!

Try your hand at letterforms inspired by feathers, flowers, postage stamps, vintage type, doodles, taxi cabs, chalkboards and more, using everything from colored pencils and markers to paints and inks.

Add an artful touch to the world around you by personalizing anything from calendars and planners to wall art, art journals, cards and one-of-a-kind gofts. You can even use the techniques and inspiration in this book to invent completely original alphabets of your own. With this A to Z guide, there's no limit to the statements you can make!

Awesome alphabets - 55 in all, from basic block and stick letters to fanciful illustrated fonts

Beginner-friendly instructions - Each alphabet is broken down into just a few simple steps

Creative variety of tools and media - pens, markers, brushes, inks, paints, colored pencils, fountain pens, cardstock and much more

Paperback, 144 pages

Published by North Light Books, 2018