The Lost Art of Handwriting: Rediscover the Beauty and Power of Penmanship
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Review “Brenna captures the art of handwriting in such a beautiful way, from explaining the history and breaking down the basics to discussing her signature style of flourishing in this book. I was blown away by the information and topics covered in the book allowing me to see handwriting in another perspective. Such an amazing book that answers the ‘why’ and getting started.” -- Shelly Kim of Letters By Shells, author of Learn to Create Modern Calligraphy Lettering and Learn to Create Art Deco Lettering“I am absolutely blown away by the vast amount of information there is in this book, and at how wonderfully detailed it is. From diving into the history of handwriting to being able to successfully learn by practicing different types of styles with clear and beautiful examples, there is no doubt this book will help anyone improve—and thoroughly enjoy—their handwriting.” -- Chrystal Elizabeth, modern letterer and author of Brush Lettering Made Simple“A wonderful resource for anyone who is interested in penmanship! Brenna not only brings you into the rich history behind handwriting; she guides you through beautiful scripts and styles that will inspire you to put pen to paper.” -- Younghae Chung of Logos Calligraphy + Design“Brenna is a master of her craft and she doesn’t hold back in these abundant pages full of instruction and inspiration. She has an effortless way of guiding you to fall in love with your unique handwriting—how to embrace it, mold it, and really own it—showing you the priceless value it has. This book is experimental yet timeless!” -- Peggy Dean, author and art educator Read more About the Author Brenna Jordan lives in Duluth, Minnesota, where she owns a calligraphy and hand lettering business, Calligraphy by Brenna, which provides wedding and event calligraphy, certificates, logo design, and commission work. She is a member of IAMPETH® (International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting©) and The Colleagues of Calligraphy and offers private or small group lessons. Read more
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I have purchased three copies of this book and here's why: I am an amateur letterer / chalkboard artist that is (mostly) self-taught, aside from a few pdf worksheets I downloaded off of Etsy or whatever. I follow a TON of lettering accounts on Instagram to try and learn new methods / styles, and Brenna's style has always been one of my absolute favorites!! So when she announced she'd be releasing a book this past January, I couldn't slam the pre-order button fast enough. After 3 eager months of waiting, it arrived!! I was immediately hooked. The worksheets are so fun and easy to use, and they're perfectly intermixed with her writing blurbs and instructions - great book for people that want to learn from step 1, or just go straight to the practice sheets!Then my dog chewed up my copy after I got about halfway through so I got wine drunk and cried to my boyfriend about how I "didn't have anything fun to do anymore" (he really appreciated that). I had to order another copy (I was thinking about doing so ANYWAY, because I was loving it so much that I wanted to start from scratch!) and honestly, we don't deserve this price. The book is so well-made, the paper, binding, and hardcover so beautiful and durable (except for puppy teeth but that's an outlier), the content so wonderful and enjoyable, that this thing is an absolute STEAL and a MUST for anyone that enjoys handwriting, whether you want to practice lettering as a craft or if you just want to write prettier. I've always loved working on my handwriting and have done so practically since I could write, but this book has improved it even more than I thought possible!!So I ordered another copy and then I thought, my best friend's birthday is coming up! Bingo, present in the bag. She loves it too! She's not a lettering hobbyist like me, but has always been similar to me in loving to craft her personal handwriting into the best it can be.Honestly I think everyone should have a copy of this book. It's so relaxing to use and has relevance for everyone - from the chicken-scratch guy that just wants to make their writing legible to the avid lettering guru that wants to learn new styles and tricks. I have bought three copies so far and I will probably buy more as I finish my current one. THANK YOU BRENNA!!!