TY - BOOK AU - McKeehan,Valerie TI - The complete book of chalk lettering: create and develop your own style SN - 9780761186113 AV - NK3600 .M285 2015 PY - 2015///] CY - New York PB - Workman Publishing KW - Lettering KW - Technique KW - Blackboard drawing N1 - I. The basics : The ABCs of chalk lettering; --The elements of chalk design; --II. Taking your designs to the next level : Shadows and dimension; --Lettering styles to explore; --Banners, borders, and frames; --Flourishes and embellishments; --Lettering in a shape; --Chalk illustrations; --III. Putting it all together : Test your skills; --Share your skills; --Celebrate your skills! N2 - In more than 60 lessions learn the art of hand-drawn chalk lettering from an Etsy superstar. Then show off your newfound skills and create your own unique look. Master your ABCs, from basic letterforms-serif, sans serif, and script--to fun lettering styles like Bubble, Spooky, and Vintage Circus. Discover how to play with chalk dust to add shadows and dimension; how to illustrate borders, banners, frames; and how to embelish with flourishes, laurels, hearts, and arrows. From basic tools and tips (how to sharpen a stick of chalk, how to prep a blackboard) to a dozen inspiring projects, it's a complete guide to the playful art of chalk lettering ER -