Copyright © 2018 by Peggy Dean All rights reserved. Published in the United States by WatsonGuptill Publications, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York. www.crownpublishing.com www.watsonguptill.com WATSONGUPTILL and the HORSE HEAD colophon are registered trademarks of Penguin Random House LLC. Originally published in the United States by The Pigeon Letters, in 2017. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Title: The ultimate brush lettering guide: a complete step-by-step creative workbook to jump-start modern calligraphy skills / Peggy Dean. Description: California | New York: WatsonGuptill, 2018. | Includes index. Identifiers: LCCN 2018002117 Subjects: LCSH: Lettering. | Alphabets. | BISAC: ART / Techniques Calligraphy. | ART Techniques Pen & Ink Drawing. | SELF-HELP Creativity. Classification: LCC NK3600 .D36 2018 | DDC 769.5—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018002117 ISBN 9780399582196 Ebook ISBN 9780399582202 v5.3.1 prh Introduction: How to Use This Book Tools to Get Started First Steps: The Anatomy of Lettering Brush Lettering 101 One Step Further: Introduction to Bounce, Variety, and Flourishes Put It Together: Composition on the Page Use and Share Your Skills: DIY Projects Conclusion Further Reading Acknowledgments About the Author Index tools to get started Having the right tools and materials is essential to your success in your brush lettering journey. Your pens matter. Your paper matters. There are so many options to choose from, so I’ve created a comprehensive guide of some of my favorite go-to supplies. Supplies can be found in local art stores and online. Amazon is a great resource if you don’t have a store nearby that’s loaded up on lettering supplies. It’s important to understand the differences that brush pens offer, such as their tips, flexibility, and control. Paper matters because you want to ensure you’re not damaging your pen tips. Allow me to elaborate.