Calligraphy

A sourcebook of calligraphic design, using patterns from nature as a point of departure

Calligraphy can be a very personal pathway to expore a multiplicity of design concepts. This book invites us to look closely at details and textures, expanding our powers of observation and finding creative ideas in the world around us.Calligraphy can be a very personal pathway to expore a multiplicity of design concepts. In this striking and original book, now available in paperback, images of the natural world are turned into a rich source of inspiration for a variety of calligraphy projects. Renowned calligrapher Denise Lach invites us to look closely at details and textures, expanding our powers of observation and finding creative ideas in the world around us. Using a range of writing tools and techniques, she takes a playful approach to written script, encouraging readers to look beyond legibility and use letterforms as building blocks, freely interpreting natural motifs to create beautiful calligraphic images. This is an invaluable sourcebook for both enthusiastic beginners and experienced calligraphers.