Artful Alphabets: 55 Inspiring Hand Lettering Techniques and Ideas

Can’t wait to practice all the new ways of writing letters

I absolutely LOVE this book!The book is divided into four parts. Part 1, Alphabet Art and Lettering, addresses the "what" and "why" of creating artful lettering. Part 2, Supplies and Materials, provides a photo and explanation of the supplies - brushes, paper, paints, ink, markers, pens, etc. - used in creating Artful Alphabets. Part 3, Art Basics for Lettering, provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the 7 basic art principles. Part 4, Drawing Awesome Alphabets, has well-written instructions with photos, materials lists, and Joanne's beautiful examples for 55 creative alphabets.If you are an artist, an art journaler, a scrapbooker, or a doodler, you NEED this book!

This is just one of several of Joanne Sharpe's books that I have purchased. Joanne and her artwork are so delightfully whimsical! If you are hoping to add whimsy to your lettering, Joanne Sharpe's style of art will come easy to you because she explains everything step by step. Her instructions will take you from a doubtful wanna-be to someone whose art that your family and friends will admire. I know this how? Because it happened to me, a previously self-proclaimed stick figure artist.

Your creativity can run wild with this inspirational book!

I’m having a good time practicing letter making with this book to guide me.

Lots of different ideas given here. And I like the fact that she uses so many different types of mediums. She also explains things really clearly shows nice pictures and how-to steps. there are plenty enough examples to really get your creative juices flowing!

Great illustrations and instructions. I bought for an online class that Sharpe offers and both are AWESOME! She helps you consider the "tools of the trade" and encourages practice and getting comfortable with your personal font. 'just can't praise this enough...thank you Joanne for sharing your love of lettering, color, perspective and possibilities with the world!

Fun book with some great inspiration for creating your own lettering. Take away from her books is that you take your OWN handwriting and creating a new lettering style but it is uniquely your own. Currently my sis is borrowing this book so I may have to buy my own...

super pour apprendre la belle écriture

Gorgeous fonts in virtually every style imaginable. A snap at £3.99 for the kindle book. It made trawling through 30 Amazon pages worthwhile.

Nice

Great fun

I used to have the kindle version of this book and I'm so glad I bought the paper version. Now I always have quick, easy access to this lovely book!I give it 4 stars only because I find most of the prints (not the drawings and pictures) too small and pale which makes it a bit difficult for me to read and because most of the first step pictures of the tutorials are so pale I can hardly see what Joanne is drawing. Everything else is perfect, this book is a great source of inspiration for me.