SummaryReviewThis chapter covers lettering and calligraphy. Lettering terms are clearlydefined. Lettering procedures are divided into manageable tasks such asdrawing guidelines and practicing the six basic strokes. There is a briefdiscussion on letter classifications and their purposes. Lettering should be anintegral part of the composition. Compositions containing letters in thelayout deserve careful planning with an understanding toward formal andinformal presentations. Lastly, there is a overview of calligraphy and itsassociated procedures and terminology from which the student shouldexamine and develop lettering skills.CommentsThroughout your career, one question that surfaces once someone finds outthat you are a DM is, can you do those fancy letters? Everyone needssomething lettered, be it a boat, car, or nameplate.One retired DM has acommercial business grossing more than 0,000 a year by lettering.Sister Jeannine Klemm, OP, financed and maintained an art studio, printshop, and entire art-oriented wing of a private college through her work as acalligrapher. Local sign painters possess great hand lettering skills. Hangaround and watch how the sign painter plies his craft. Learn from theexperience. You can develop your lettering skills and enjoy the art form ofcalligraphy even if you do not have the benefit of learning from a world classmaster calligrapher.5-65
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