Art Of Signwriting

The craft of signwriting is currently undergoing a huge surge of interest from graphic design students, artists, and craft enthusiasts. Written by a renowned signwriter and teacher, The Art of Signwriting is a practical guide that takes the reader from complete beginner to skilled craftsperson. Starting with set-up and preparation, the book shows you how to design and draw letters and how to choose and load your brush. A comprehensive Practice section explains the techniques of lettering, refining your brush technique, and how to achieve balance and flow in your lettering, the individual chapters take you through forming block letters, serifs, and developing your own script style.Nick Garrett's huge experience as a signwriter and ability as a teacher makes this book a unique addition to the subject that will both inspire the beginner and shape the practice of the professional.