Chalk Art And Lettering 101

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

Say it with chalk! Learn the art of hand-drawn chalk lettering from an Etsy superstar in a book complete with chalkboards! Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafés, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and home decor, the art of chalk lettering is hotter than ever. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout, teaches us everything we need to know to create gorgeous hand-drawn chalk designs. In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif, and script. Next, how to lay out a design, combine various styles into one cohesive piece, and add shadows and dimension. Master more advanced letter styles, from faceted to ribbon to “vintage circus.” Use banners, borders, flourishes. And finally, 12 projects to show off your newfound skills, including a Winter Wonderland Snow Globe; a smartphone-themed birthday card to text friends and family; a one-of-a-kind party invitation to create, photograph, and mail; and a bake sale sign guaranteed to put everyone who sees it in the mood for a cupcake! The book is also a practice space, with three foldout “chalkboards”—the inside cover and foldout back cover are lined with blackboard paper.

The Art of Chalk includes over 200 color photos, along with tips and techniques from the world's most inspiring artists and designers in the world of chalk art.

An absolute must-have guide for beginners, this is an interactive workbook designed to teach you how to create gorgeous lettering with any pen on any surface, no brush pen or calligraphy nib necessary! You’ll learn how to draw letters, words, inspirational phrases, and bible verses in multiple alphabet styles by practicing outlining letters and thickening downstrokes. Perforated traceable phrases and backgrounds allow you to make your own art, pull it out, then frame it. Simple, approachable, and fun, this method is versatile for any surface so you can create stunning faux calligraphy on paper, chalkboards, wood, glass, and more!

Are you ready for even more letter love?! Practice is the key to beautiful lettering, and this gold spiral-bound book lays flat and provides plenty of space for practice. Bestselling author, Instagram sensation, and lettering extraordinaire Chalkfulloflove presents Hand Lettering 201, diving deeper into the fine points of creating exquisite hand lettering: • New alphabets styles • Advanced color and design techniques • A series of six projects to hone your skills • Tips and tricks to take your lettering to the next level Pssst! Christmas is right around the corner, and this makes a perfect gift!

Get the party started with chalkboard art coloring. Fill these 32 hand-drawn celebratory designs with color to create your own rustic-chic masterpiece.

Sidewalk canvas: chalk pavement art at your feet is the first book to explore the fascinating art of street painting, where colourful pastels are substituted for paint and the pavement for canvas.

An all-new inspirational coloring book from chalk artist Shannon Roberts, Chalk it Up to Grace features your favorite uplifting Bible verses and reminders, such as: • Sweet words are like honey to the soul (Proverbs 16:24) • Have faith in God's timing • Love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8) • And many more! Shannon combines her beautiful chalk art with Scripture in this unique, chalkboard-themed coloring book. Every page is designed to help you reflect on the beauty of Scripture and bring it to life through coloring. Color with high quality art supplies including colored pencils, markers and gel pens. • Both 8 x 10 and 5 x 7 designs, perfect for framing • Printed on thick, premium-quality paper • Perforated edges for easy removal and framing • Provides hours of stress relief, mindful calm, and self-expression with inspirational Scripture and soothing patterns