new J O U R N A L Learn Art the of Beautiful Writing INSIDE with TThhee eeqquuiippmmeenntt Easy-to-Follow Guides aanndd tteecchhnniiqquueess yyoouu nneeeedd ttoo ggeett ssttaarrtteedd COVERS BOTH S T Y L E S W elcome to the J O U R N A L M astering calligraphy – the art of decorative handwriting – is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your correspondence, express your creativity, and can even be used as a mindfulness exercise to help you relax. In this interactive journal, we'll show you how to get started in calligraphy, including the equipment you will need and lots of advice to help develop your artistic writing skills. Discover the beginner-friendly modern (brush pen) and faux styles through our step-by-step guides and templates, which will show you how to perform every individual stroke and letter. Also inside, you’ll find a selection of common greetings and messages for special occasions to practise and copy, as well as tips on how to improve your skills further. With patience and practice, you'll soon be able to personalise cards, invitations, letters and more with wonderfully elegant handwriting. J O U R N A L Future PLC Quay House, The Ambury, Bath, BA1 1UA Editorial Editor Jacqueline Snowden Art Editor Thomas Parrett Senior Art Editor Andy Downes Head of Art & Design Greg Whitaker Editorial Director Jon White Contributors Kate Marsh Cover images Getty Images Advertising Media packs are available on request Commercial Director Clare Dove International Head of Print Licensing Rachel Shaw [email protected] www.futurecontenthub.com Circulation Head of Newstrade Tim Mathers Production Head of Production Mark Constance Production Project Manager Matthew Eglinton Advertising Production Manager Joanne Crosby Digital Editions Controller Jason Hudson Production Managers Keely Miller, Nola Cokely, Vivienne Calvert, Fran Twentyman Printed in the UK Distributed by Marketforce, 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HU www.marketforce.co.uk Tel: 0203 787 9001 Calligraphy Journal First Edition (LBZ4411) © 2022 Future Publishing Limited We are committed to only using magazine paper which is derived from responsibly managed, certified forestry and chlorine-free manufacture. 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Apps and websites mentioned in this publication are not under our control. We are not responsible for their contents or any other changes or updates to them. This magazine is fully independent and not affiliated in any way with the companies mentioned herein. Future plc is a public Chief executive Zillah Byng-Thorne company quoted on the Non-executive chairman Richard Huntingford London Stock Exchange Chief financial officer Penny Ladkin-Brand (symbol: FUTR) www.futureplc.com Tel +44 (0)1225 442 244 This journal belongs to Contents Introduction What is Calligraphy? The History of Calligraphy Styles for Beginners Tools of the Trade Top Tips for Beginners The Basic Strokes 8 Contents Calligraphy Practice Alphabet Numbers Sentence Practice Calligraphy Practice Alphabet Numbers Sentence Practice Templated Greetings Next Steps How to Take Your Calligraphy Further 9 What is Calligraphy? Before taking your first steps into the world of decorative writing, learn more about the art of calligraphy and how to use this journal W hen it comes to handwriting, everyone’s style is unique. You might use little circles to dot your ‘i’s, or not curl the bottom of your ‘t’s. Perhaps your handwriting looks more like a chicken scratch and it’s hard to decipher your words. However you usually write, however neatly or whatever flourishes you use, that’s not calligraphy. So what is it? Strictly speaking, calligraphy is all about writing with pressure-sensitive tools. But, more than that, calligraphy is an art form in and of itself. It’s a creative outlet for many, and one that is as visually stunning as it is practical (that said, the practicality probably depends on your tools and style!) Much like the fonts found in word processing software, there are a plethora of different styles to choose from. Some look more informal and bouncy, and they’re perfect to add a personal touch to cheerful greetings cards. Others look more sinister – you might recognise the Gothic or Blackletter alphabets from documents and inscriptions dating back to the 1300s. Calligraphy as an art form has been around for centuries. mages Icta nd obees fno’tu nodn layl lh oavveer at hheo wmoer lidn, uEsuinrogp cea, reeiftuhle brr; ucsahllsitgrroakpehse orsr magesGetty I I 10