Mastering Modern Calligraphy contains a wealth of inspiration for anyone aspiring to master the neglected art of beautiful handwriting! This newly published book by Molly Suber Thorpe contains elegant sample alphabets, stroke drills, and grid guides of various sizes for practice.
It’s subtitled Beyond the Basics: 2,700+ Pointed Pen Exemplars and Exercises for Developing Your Style and is targeted towards those who have some basic calligraphy skills or knowledge already.
I shared my review copy with my mother, Susan. Her verdict? “Having taught calligraphy for forty years, I can heartily recommend Molly’s book as an ideal teaching aid!”
My mother dashed off a whimsical version of the “Chubby Bunny” alphabet, rendering my blog name: Zephyr Hill. She finished the design with a dash of coloring using waterproof markers.
Catherine, my teenage daughter, practiced variations of the “Modern Basic Alphabet” on page 65. If you are starting at square one when it comes to calligraphy, I would suggest Modern Calligraphy: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started, also by Molly Suber Thorpe.
I truly believe there is a place for both traditional and modern forms. Thorpe’s new guide encourages freer expression and will inspire you to have fun with a time-honored art form!
Calligraphy has enjoyable and practical benefits. I love the special sections included for flourishes, borders and addressing envelopes. Use these tricks of the trade to elevate your personal greetings and formal correspondence to an impressive level.
About the Author
Molly Suber Thorpe has been heralded as a driving force behind today’s modern calligraphy movement. She has taught pointed pen calligraphy for many years, giving her special insight into the learning tools beginner, intermediate, and professional modern calligraphers really want, and which ones are particularly hard to find. Her work and words have appeared in prestigious publications, including The Wall Street Journal, LA Times, The Guardian and UPPERCASE. Molly is also the author of two bestselling calligraphy books.
Mastering Modern Calligraphy is 240 pages long, with sturdy spiral binding, and measures 8.5 by 9.5. Published by St. Martin’s Press on October 8, 2019.
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I’ve always thought calligraphy would be fun to learn. I’ll have to check out this book!
This writing is so pretty. I wish that I had a steady hand to learn this.
I just love this and used to do this all of the time when I was a kid. There is nothing better than a card or letter written in colligraphy….. so pretty!
I love this, I want to learn to write calligraphy so badly. It’s so beautiful.
Calligraphy is such a magical art we forgot about! I love creative sets that still teach us how to write beautifully and share it with others.
I think this is beautiful. I would love to learn myself too. I really love that blue pen too. That is gorgeous!
Thanks! It was a gift from my god daughter from her trip to Italy. ~Anne Marie
This looks like an excellent holiday gift idea for my oldest daughter!
I have always wonted to learn calligraphy. I will have to get a copy of Modern Calligraphy: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started, since I will be just starting out!
Wow! This is a useful and beautiful book! I would like to have it in my library!
I’ve been wanting to learn calligraphy. This would be useful for me!
I have really wanted to learn to do calligraphy. It’s so pretty. Your handwriting is beautiful.
I had never learned calligraphy and now that I am into card making I wished I learned. This is great.