Calligraphy is beautiful. The other day at school, I saw a girl copying a letter she had written using calligraphy. It lends a certain sense of importance and gravity to whatever is written - and the techniques in calligraphy can be incorporated into artistic drawings as well, as shown in a book I got to review, Calligraphic Drawing: A How-To Guide and Gallery Exploring the Art of the Flourish.The book has great explanations for different strokes and techniques, and lots of examples of how to incorporate them into drawings. My daughter loves big cats, so she was excited to try out the picture right on the front cover. My favorite were the ways to beautifully incorporate words and messages into a drawing, so that the words were complemented by the art. There's a wide variety of subjects, including animals and people. There are also examples appropriate for artists with a variety of different skill levels.
Schin Loong is the calligrapher and artist for Open Ink Stand Studio in Las Vegas. She has over 10 years experience collaborating and creating illustration and lettering art for hundreds of individuals, companies and wedding planners. Her work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES, Southern Weddings Magazine, 100 Layer Cake, Pen World Magazine,Dasherie, HBO's Game of Thrones Compendium and Photoshop Creative. Recent clients include: Louis Vuitton, Montblanc, Chloé, Couture Design Awards, Casa Dragones, Remy Martin Louis XIII, Art Institute of Chicago and Mohawk Fine Papers. Learn more at openinkstand.com.
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