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Kirsten Burke's secrets of modern calligraphy
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- Book Synopsis
- An inspirational workbook for complete beginners to discover and master the art of the brush. Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Brush Calligraphy is a uniquely creative and interactive book for anyone wishing to learn how to create stylish and decorative hand-lettered works of art using brush calligraphy. This book brings together the methods and practices taught in Kirsten's workshops, through easy-to-follow, enjoyable projects that will build your brush calligraphy confidence. Includes: - Tips, tricks and techniques for writing with a brush pen or paintbrush. - Calligraphy projects to build your skills. - Removable art cards, hand-lettered by Kirsten Burke to pull out, complete and treasure. Kirsten Burke is a world-renowned calligraphic artist and teacher. Kirsten is the 'Master Calligrapher' for luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford and Creme de la Mer and clients like the BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Rolls Royce. Her best-selling greetings cards, wedding stationery and calligraphy kits can be found in high street shops, online and overseas, and her sell-out calligraphy workshops for adults and children are run from her beautiful industrial studios in West Sussex.
- About The Author
- Kirsten Burke has been a professional calligrapher for more than twenty years and is one of the leading lettering artists working in the UK. After qualifying with a degree in graphic design, Kirsten completed a postgrad course in traditional calligraphy, illuminated lettering, gilding and bookbinding. What she loved most was experimentation, making bold, vibrant contemporary artworks and making pictures out of words. In 1997, Kirsten and her friend Jill Hembling set up The Modern Calligraphy Company and Kirsten became the 'Master Calligrapher' for Estee Lauder luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford, Creme de la Mer, Bobby Brown and Rolls Royce. Kirsten Burke Design has been commissioned to do work on behalf of clients including HM The Queen, the President of China, BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Grey Goose Vodka, Harley Davidson and The Guardian. The company has sold more than 10 million greeting cards nationwide via shops including John Lewis, WH Smith, Waitrose, Harrods, Fenwick and Liberty. The Modern Calligraphy company is now the best-trusted calligraphy company in the UK, with more than 70 calligraphers running workshops nationwide. In 2020, they launched live stream workshops with great success, and are now teaching budding calligraphers all over the world. YouTube: Kirsten Burke The Modern Calligraphy Co Instagram: themoderncalligraphyco Twitter: kirstenburkeart Facebook: The Modern Calligraphy Co. Pinterest: The Modern Calligraphy Co. www.themoderncalligraphyco.com
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781787413214
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Studio Press, (23 August 2018)
- Number of Pages
- 126
- Weight
- 462 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 243 x 197 x 15 mm
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