The Simple Art of Celtic Calligraphy: 20 Step-by-step Projects and Essential Techniques

ISBN: 1906094918

Author: Graham-Flynn, Fiona

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Celtic calligraphy is an easily recognizable style that epitomizes the ideal of Celtic craftsmanship, from intricate knotwork to animals snaking into the loops of illuminated letters to a script carved in wood or etched on stone. With the help of this guide, you can learn to write the key Celtic scripts and create items to treasure. Fiona Graham-Flynn presents 18 calligraphy projects that are great for beginners and improvers alike. Start with a name plaque for a child's room; create greeting cards with a Celtic blessing; or paint some fairy wishing stones in gold for your garden. All the techniques you need are included--Uncial, Half-uncial, and Runic scripts--along with how to draw zoomorphics, or the animal ornamentation often seen in illuminated letters. *Learn the major scripts and techniques essential to Celtic style. *Includes 18 step-by-step projects using calligraphy on paper, wood, and stone, along with a gallery of templates. *Offers proverbs and lines of petry in Gaelic to use as the basis for projects.