Calling all comic fans! Packed with tips, techniques & step-by-step guides based on the illustrations of 5 acclaimed comic artists,
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Chinese calligraphy is an art that has developed over thousands of years of careful study. A skilled calligrapher can use his or her brush to express the most evocative emotions & produce elegant decorations. By following Qu Lei Lei's clear techniques & detailed step-by-step instructions you can replicate the scripts that have dominated the history of Chinese calligraphy & bring extra meaning & style to your writing. " The Complete Guide to Chinese Calligraphy"
Includes:: instructions for more than 15 projects that will allow you to put your skills into practice by creating beautiful artworks & presents. With more than 300 characters to choose from, you will be able to draw over 100 best-loved words & phrases, ranging from birthday wishes to the auspicious greetings & wise sayings of the Chinese ancients. * Discover the five primary scripts used through Chinese history--from the earliest pictorgraphic characters through to the modern Running script. * Practice the scripts with the integrated tracing paper, learning to use the brush like a traditional calligrapher. * Use the detailed, fully illustrated techniques to develop your skills.