{"product_id":"9781631593338-calligraphic-drawing","title":"Calligraphic Drawing","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA how-to guide and gallery exploring the art of the flourish\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalligraphic Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring the work of calligrapher Schin Loong, is a hands-on guide to modern penmanship art. She opens with the simplest flourishes and shows how to combine and build with those basic shapes to construct masterworks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalligraphic Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e, written and illustrated by artist Schin Loong, is a step-by-step guide to the pictorial side of calligraphy. Learn how to make calligraphic flourishes, then apply the technique to draw 15 different  flourished animals. You'll also find instructions for embellishing letters and drawing ornamental cartouches.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the past, masters of penmanship advertised their copperplate skills by shaping their calligraphy and flourishes into elaborate pictorial designs. Now the art of the flourish is back! With her fresh approach to this age-old art form, Schin will take you confidently through each step, from \u003cb\u003echoosing your pen, nib, and ink\u003c\/b\u003e, to \u003cb\u003ecreating calligraphic animals \u003c\/b\u003ethat express your own imagination and artistry. The basic steps for the strokes are simple, but as you learn each new pattern and stroke, you'll watch your drawings develop into ever more complex and beautiful compositions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By following the \u003cb\u003estep-by-step instructions\u003c\/b\u003e, you can create stunning drawings of a pigeon, swan, crane, rooster, jellyfish, goldfish, peacock, parrot, owl, raccoon, elephant, puppy, rabbit, fox, and zebra. Each exercise includes a photo of the animal, followed by an illustration and written guidance for each numbered step. You'll find \u003cb\u003ehelpful tips and encouragement \u003c\/b\u003ethroughout. At the back, a \u003cb\u003egallery showcase \u003c\/b\u003eprovides examples of Schin's own artwork to inspire you in your own flourishing pursuits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Whether you're a designer, calligrapher, doodler, or just picked up a pen, this guide to drawing with flourishes will enlighten and inspire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40404870266977,"sku":"9781631593338","price":15.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36409914.jpg?v=1760383156","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781631593338-calligraphic-drawing","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}