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The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering

Create and Develop Your Own Style - INCLUDES 3 BUILT-IN CHALKBOARDS

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By Valerie McKeehan

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Oct 6, 2015
Page Count
144 pages
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company
ISBN-13
9780761187042

Price

$11.99

Price

$15.99 CAD

Format

  1. Hardcover

Format:

  1. ebook $11.99 $15.99 CAD
  2. Hardcover $19.95 $24.95 CAD

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Say it with chalk! Learn the art of hand-drawn chalk lettering from an Etsy superstar in a book complete with chalkboards!

Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafés, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and home decor, the art of chalk lettering is hotter than ever. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout, teaches us everything we need to know to create gorgeous hand-drawn chalk designs.

In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif, and script. Next, how to lay out a design, combine various styles into one cohesive piece, and add shadows and dimension. Master more advanced letter styles, from faceted to ribbon to “vintage circus.” Use banners, borders, flourishes. And finally, 12 projects to show off your newfound skills, including a Winter Wonderland Snow Globe; a smartphone-themed birthday card to text friends and family; a one-of-a-kind party invitation to create, photograph, and mail; and a bake sale sign guaranteed to put everyone who sees it in the mood for a cupcake!

The book is also a practice space, with three foldout “chalkboards”—the inside cover and foldout back cover are lined with blackboard paper.
 

Genre:

  • Nonfiction
  • Design
  • Graphic Arts
  • Typography

  • “We’ve all had handwriting envy before, but Valerie McKeehan teaches us how to up our decorative doodle skills in her chalk lettering book. Follow the steps and your letters will be swooping, swashing, and stroking in no time!” –Justine  

    “In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally)…” –Sweet Paul




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Valerie McKeehan

About the Author

Valerie McKeehan opened her chalkboard boutique, Lily & Val, on Etsy in 2012. She lovingly creates each piece entirely by hand, from sketch to slate, out of her home studio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her website is lilyandval.com.

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