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Gestural Writing-with Emphasis on Capitals
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Yves Leterme
(Th—Sa) Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Gestural Writing—with Emphasis on Capitals
B2830. Finding the Flow by Gina Jonas. Paper $24.95
Recommends the work of Brody Neuenschwander, John Stevens & Julian Waters, These are publications that feature work by Brody, John & Julian:
Julian Waters: Scripsit 21.2 (B2881, $12.00) features lettering by Julian, John Stevens, Ward Dunham and Michael Clark.
John Stevens: The Character (B2362, $20.00) by John Stevens. John's forthcoming book SCRIBE (B2982, $34.95 pre-publication) can be reserved.
Brody Neuenschwander: Textasy (B2917, $90.00).
B3827. The Art of looking Sideways by Alan Fletcher. 530pp. Hardcover $49.95
"For inspiration, a tremendous book. It's filled to the brim with good quotes, texts, ideas, etc. Extremely highly recommended." Yves Leterme.
By Yves Leterme:
B3418. Thoughtful Gestures: The Calligraphic Art of Yves Leterme. 2011. 96pp. 8.25"x9". Paper $45.00
For his "Watchful Experimenting and the Fine Art of Controlled Scribbling" at Cheerio this spring, Yves recommended:
B3813. Expressive Drawing: A practical guide to freeing the artist within by Steven Aimone. "I … highly recommend [the book]. It's about drawing, but the author voiced out loud and systematically a lot of ideas that slumbered inside of me." – Yves. Hardcover $24.95. Pre-order price $22.46
Supply List:
Mechanical pencil (with refills HB 0.5 mm) (S681)
• Speedball nibs C5, C4 and C3 (N09, H65)
• black non-waterproof ink (Pelikan is good) (I04)
• 50 sheets layout bond that takes ink 11x17 (P20-50)
• 3–4 sheets quality paper cut to 11x17 (e.g. BFK Rives) (PS91, PS101)
• ruler • pointed brush (S271, BR38)
• Pentel Colorbrush (FP57)
• some gouache (WNGPDP-S, WNGDP-S)
• water pots (S784)
• ruling pen/Cola pen (N22, N30)
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CNW12. Preorder for Callig NorthWest 2012
Please add this item to your cart if you are placing a preorder for Calligraphy NorthWest in Portland, OR.
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B2830. Finding the Flow/Jonas
Finding the Flow: A Calligraphic Journey
By Gina Jonas. 2006. 85pp. 8.5" x 11". Spiral bound. Paper
A new approach to calligraphy for all levels,which acquaints the scribe with the essential but largely unexplored dynamics of stroke technique. Through stroke exercises with pencil and edged pen you explore vital movement and sensitive touch. You discover how shoulder, arm, fingers and pen combine with alternating of pressure. The exercises lead to an intimate understanding of the edged pen: a foundation for formal alphabet study, creative
alphabet design and artistic self-expression! Begin
your calligraphy practice, before starting formal
alphabet study by warming up, sensitizing, and
integrating mind and body. Full of illustrations
and diagrams.
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B2881. Scripsit 21.2 (Clark Series)
Scripsit 21.2. 1999. 24pp. 8.5"x11". Paper
John Stevens, Julian Waters, Ward Dunham & Peter Horridge.
Michael Clark has produced a series of issues of Scripsits that profile the work of leading lettering artists. Some are familiar names to American scribes, others are less well known. All do outstanding work. Printed in two colors. The format for each is the similar and includes calligraphy,
lettering, logos and titles and type face designs along with comments by the lettering artists on his/her work.
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B2362. Character/ Stevens
The Character: Selected Works, Calligraphy, Drawings, Paintings 1990-1999.
2000. 33pp. 6"x9". Paper.
Features over 30 pieces of John Stevens' remarkable work, including quotes, alphabets, and pieces incorporating paintings & drawings. Stevens states in the opening comments that he hopes to "create visual poetry." The works in this book are visual poetry, uniting meaning and presentation beautifully. Comes with a bookmark-style guide with the title and tools used for each piece. Full color
throughout.
Limited quantities.
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B2982. John Stevens SCRIBE: Calligraphy, Design, Lettering Art
B2982. John Stevens SCRIBE: Calligraphy, Design, Lettering Art. Approx. 240pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover $49.95
UPDATE, 10/11: I have now received around 240 pages from John Stevens and he is now working with his editor. The book was originally advertised as only 160 pages, but now will be over 200 pages - which is one reason the book is taking much longer than planned. There is still considerable work to be done before the book goes to the printer, so copies will not be printed before sometime in 2012.
Place your order now and save. Your card will not be charged until shortly before the book ships. Online orders: Your card will not be charged for the book when you hit submit. If you want to pay by check, reserve a copy by emailing info@johnnealbooks.
A profusely illustrated, full-color retrospective of John Stevens' work with letterforms. Includes calligraphy and lettering -- artworks, personal work, experimental work, commissioned work -- as well as graphic work and type design. His body of work spans paper to stone, books to walls, to type and the digital realm.
In the text, John presents his approach to a design or work and his thoughts on letterforms, and continues with a discussion on tools, teaching, design and writing in general. Using his body of work as example, he makes the case that barriers between fine arts and graphic arts are mostly irrelevant.
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B3827. Art of Looking Sideways / Fletcher
The Art of Looking Sideways by Alan Fletcher. 2001. 534pp. 8.5"x10" Hardcover
a primer in visual intelligence, an exploration of the workings of the eye, the hand, the brain and the imagination. It is an inexhaustible mine of anecdotes, quotations, images, curious facts and useless information, oddities, serious science, jokes and memories, all concerned with the interplay between the verbal and the visual, and the limitless resources of the human mind. Loosely arranged in 72 chapters, all this material is presented in a wonderfully inventive series of pages that are themselves masterly demonstrations of the expressive use of type, space, colour and imagery.
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B3418. Thoughtful Gestures / Leterme
Thoughtful Gestures: The Calligraphic Art of Yves Leterme. 2011. 96pp. 8.25x9. Paper
Belgian calligrapher Yves Leterme first discusses his gestural writing, providing practical info on letterforms (size, ascenders & descenders), speed & rhythm, word & line spacing, the calligraphic line, and the effect of the writing instrument. The second section is a presentation of his recent commissions and commercial work, including body painting, murals and work on fabric. The last section showcases his personal artwork, the gesso pieces, including the technical and philosophical aspects of their creation. Over 100 full-color photos of his work. It is an instructive read as well as a catalog of Leterme's distinctive lettering art.
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B3813. Expressive Drawing / Aimone
Expressive Drawing: A Practical Guide to Freeing the Artist Within by Steven Aimone. 2009. 216pp. 9"x9". Hardcover
Packed with solid, friendly, hands-on instruction, as well as inspiring images. Aimone teaches an accessible style called expressive drawing that emphasizes line and mark, rather than rendering a specific object, which for many people, can create barriers to self-expression. Exercises start off simple and quick, encouraging readers to work on instinct and feeling, while the later ones focus on detail and refinement. The book features hundreds of images of work by well-known artists from Debuffet to Jim Dine—and each chapter includes a profile of someone who came to drawing late in life and achieved recognition.
"I...highly recommend [the book]. It's about drawing, but the author voiced out loud and systematically a lot of ideas that slumbered inside of me."- Yves Leterme
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S681. Sumo Grip Mechanical Pencil
Sumo Grip Mechanical Pencil
Use this 0.50 mm lead to draw guidelines and for sketching - even for taking notes at workshops. Sumo Grip has a triangular soft rubber grip for better control and comfort and has an extra long twist-out eraser.
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N09. Speedball C Calligraphy Nibs
American calligraphy nibs for Italic, Blackletter (Gothic, Old English), Uncial, Half Uncial, Foundational and many other hands or alphabets. C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6. C-0 is largest, C-6 is smallest. Best in larger sizes. C-2, C-3, & C-4 are popular for beginners’ classes. They rust easily so let them dry thoroughly before storing them away. Speedball C Calligraphy Nibs.
For more information about Speedball C nibs, click here.
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