Hand Lettering for Relaxation: An Inspirational Workbook for Creating Beautiful Lettered Art

This is a perfect book for a beginner in lettering and simple art. The book's preview of "Look Inside" gives an accurate feel for the entire book. The book is printed on thick stock and it is well bound, meaning it will hold together but you can also completely open the book without having to use a paperweight. I am new to lettering and it gives exactly what I need. It explains how to mix different types of fonts, how to blend colors together for font, how to place various words (such as curving some words while leaving other words straight), how to write in numerous font styles, how to create watercolor backgrounds, how to make monograms, how to overlap text, how to digitize your work and how to do some basic drawing. Again, if you are an established artist or calligrapher, this book is too basic for you. For a beginner, it is a wonderful, fun, non-intimidating introduction book. Personally, I like the pages best that weren't part of the preview. However, as I mentioned, the entire book is at the skill-level you can preview. So, if you like the preview, I think you'll like the book. If you're not "wowed" by the preview, you probably won't like the book.

I just started this book yesterday, and I’m finding it hard to stop myself!! This is so much fun to practice and see come to life. Each chapter is very short, building on the lessons before it. She gives you a phrase to work on, with little extras as it goes (laurels and ampersands so far), and each step is broken down into excellent easy to follow examples. Literally, you are never left wondering how she did something or what you need to do to create the same effect. You can finish each chapter in an hour or less, including practicing, designing and coloring the fantastic borders/page designs the author puts in to fit that chapter design. It would be nicer if the book was spiral bound, but it’s not necessary since all of the “do it yourself” pages seem to be on the right side of the page. I’d love to try more from this author after I finish this book. I highly recommend for anyone who is remotely interested in this type of artistic writing! *Note: I am using a heavyweight acid free paint/marker pad (from a local box store) with Aenart Dual Brush Pens (from Amazon) and I’d recommend both if you are considering buying this for yourself or to gift someone.

I LOVE this book. If you are truly looking for a way decompress and also to learn a new skill - this is it. Amy Latta's book not only offers a lot of different lettering looks, but she also teaches you how to draw banners, arrows,swirls, laurel wreaths, and just about anything else you need to feel like you are a super crafty person. I have always been frustrated by not being able to draw, but she really breaks things down intelligently to teach you how to do things in a way that makes sense (at least to my brain). It has been a joy to sit down every night and practice and feel like I have learned and mastered something because of her thoughtful instruction. I have looked at a number of other lettering books, and I felt that this one was SO superior in the way that steps are broken down and explained clearly.

Been using this book for a while and is really helpful. I bought it to supplement my hand lettering and doodling learning. Amy does a great job with relating life lessons and inspirational quotes with each lesson. I recommend this book to any lettering beginner. However, I wouldn't solely rely on this book for learning script letter. I would still look for books or printable worksheet online to practice on. Tip: To help keep this book in good condition I don't write in the book at all. I either use a separate sketchbook or create a copy of certain pages to write and practice on.

I am an Enchanted Realms Intuitive Artist and I was looking for something to add to add to the Dragons, Fairies, Unicorn and all things Enchanted Realms art that I do to give it more character. I happened to come across this book as I was searching for different forms of art media. I have to say that I am a firm believer that nothing happens by accident and all things of wonder is truly magic. With that being said since this book as come cross my path the creativity has opened up a whole another level of ideas. This book is beautifully written and easily explained and the lessons are extremely easy to do. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to add to their daily self love and self care. This would be a great book for those who have been suggested to write a journal but have a hard time to do so. This book would be great for anyone who is looking for a way to give themselves some Me Time.

I love this book! It is exactly what I was looking for. I have enjoyed trying to do some hand letter designs and decided to make it my summer hobby. The book has tutorials that are short and to the point. It teaches you one technique and you can spend as much time practicing as you want before creating your "final piece" at the end of the tutorial. There's only one practice page for each tutorial which is fine by me because I didn't want to buy a book with a ton of blank pages...I can use a notebook to practice. I like the final piece page because it's almost like a test for myself before moving on to the next tutorial. This book is thick and covers tons of stuff. At the end it even has a tutorial on how to digitize your work. As a beginner this is exactly what I was hoping to find.

I am really enjoying this book. I already had some experience with hand lettering so this is a great way to advance what I already know. I find the lessons enjoyable and relaxing, and the instructions are easy to follow. If you haven’t done hand lettering before you can still use this book…you just learn other things like borders, ribbons, wreaths, etc. along with some hand lettering.

I this came to me a little beaten up and dirty but I chalked that up to shopping. My reason for purchasing this is to get better at writing my cursive letters so I can create art. This book is not really to assist with cursive writing but more to enhance your already established writing skill. Adding definition, shadowing, flowers, vines and little doodles to your writing. It’s still pretty cool and I have continued to try the techniques. My major complaint however is I received an autograph in what was sold to me as a new book. Not an author signature but apparently a cheeky shout out from the previous owner of the book. Make sure yours i new before committing to the exercises. If I had known they would have had this copy back.

This is probably the best book to own if you are starting off with creative writing, lettering or calligraphy! Very nicely step by step instructions are given which are simple to follow. Lots of empty space inside to practice each workshop. Contains mpre than 40 workshop to learn everything from letters in different styles, borders and doodles too! This book is everything you need! I totally love it and reccomend it..

Love it

So enjoying using this book. Divided into over 40 Workshops (I have completed 8). it is a heavy tome and covers a great deal. Quality of the paper is very good so perfect for my own attempts at lettering. Love the inspiring quotes which I practise on premium printing paper then fill in the spaces provided in the book. It is illustrated throughout with drawings and doodles which are relaxing and fun to colour in and makes for an attractive book and record of your lettering journey. Amy Latta has put a lot of thought into this beautiful book. Thank you so much!

A new hobby

I have a very artistic daughter and she loves this book. She received it as a gift when she was 9 and she and I both loved using it to teach ourselves how to make decorative lettering and doodles. She has loved it for adding flair to lettering on her school projects and making cards for people. She is now 11 and still uses this book so we bought it for her friend’s birthday. This book is great for adults AND kids. (I am NOT artistic but I have had great success in learning to do beautiful letters and doodles with this book!). She and I both equally enjoy it!