Hand lettering and brush pen calligraphy are increasingly becoming popular these days for several reasons:

• More people are seeing the products of hand lettering and brush and pen calligraphy on social media and different other avenues and instantly developing interest on the art/skill behind the product
• More people are discovering that it is more than just a nice skill to have but a powerful way to neutralize stress, anxiety, depression, negative thoughts, fear, worry and many others.
• Hand lettering and brush pen calligraphy pay well, with estimates stating that you could earn as much as over $50,000 a year as a full time calligrapher, with more revenue expected from side projects, sale of completed pieces and teaching

Indeed, there is something that is mesmerizing and captivating about watching a written word become a piece of graceful art. And not just that; you can't help but wonder how someone can create something so captivating all by hand when you see a complete hand lettering and brush pen calligraphy piece!

If you have special interest in hand lettering and brush pen calligraphy, I know you might be wondering...

What does it take to develop and nurture such a skill to a level where you are confident in your skillset?

Can you learn hand lettering and brush pen calligraphy to a point of mastering it?

What will you need?

How can you get started?

How can you master the skill fast?

If you have these and other related questions, this book is for you so keep reading, as it covers the ins and outs of hand lettering and brush pen calligraphy to bring the pro out in you!

• An introduction to what calligraphy is all about and its history
• Insight on some modern tools and techniques used in calligraphy and some artwork by calligraphy pros
• 10 tips to help you plan your invitations and the connection between growing monograms and calligraphy
• Everything you need to know about hand lettering and how you can start with hand lettering
• The fundamentals of contemporary hand lettering
• The hand lettering terminology and how to embrace your inner amateur
• The difference between hand lettering and calligraphy
• How to write calligraphy well with illustrations to help you practice and understand better
• How to compose in calligraphy, including the ins and outs of abstract art
• Steps that you can follow to successfully write calligraphy
• How to trace modern calligraphy, including the type faces and how to do it
• Modern examples of monospaced fonts, carrier and Monaco
• And much more!

Acquiring a new skill can prove to be quite difficult at first but with practice and patience, you'll be a pro in no time.

Even if you've never attempted hand lettering and calligraphy before, this book will teach what you need to get started using simple, easy to follow steps that you can apply right away!

Are you ready to unleash the inner artist within you?