Chalk Art and Lettering 101: An Introduction to Chalkboard Lettering, Illustration, Design, and More - Ebook

Discover your inner chalk artist! Chalk art and lettering are all around: on menu boards at a favorite local coffee shop, brightening sidewalk easels at street fairs, and in lively artwork found in the home. Chalk art and lettering pros Amanda Arneill and Shannon Roberts have teamed up to provide friendly, step-by-step instruction in chalk lettering and art, teaching you all you need to know to create your own chalk masterpieces: Getting started – the basics of making and seasoning your own chalkboards Lettering – various alphabets and lettering styles Illustration – steps and processes in chalk art, including banners, flowers and more Design – brings lettering and art techniques together with guided chalk projects ideas Are you ready to take your chalk skills to the next level?! Calligraphy and lettering, in chalk! Chalk art and lettering are all around: on menu boards at a favorite local coffee shop, brightening sidewalk easels at street fairs, and in lively artwork found in the home. Chalk art and lettering pros Amanda Arneill and Shannon Roberts have teamed up to provide friendly, step-by-step instruction in chalk lettering and art, teaching you all you need to know to create your own chalk masterpieces: • Getting started: the basics of making and seasoning your own chalkboards • Lettering: various alphabets and lettering styles • Illustration: steps and processes in chalk art, including banners, flowers and more • Design: brings lettering and art techniques together with guided chalk projects ideas Recreational maker kits will enhance the lives of patrons of the Abilene Public library by enabling them to explore a variety of handicrafts. It provides opportunities for patrons to design, create and learn new skills with minimal initial cost to themselves. Research suggests that crafting (knitting) may increase cognitive function, promote calm and happy feelings, improve quality of life and slow cognitive aging. --2013 British Journal of Occupational Therapy Two experts help you learn the basics of Chalk Art including preparing your tools and boards, new font styles, Illustrations including flowers, feathers, borders and frames, and top it off with six projects that combine all your new skills!