Illuminated Letters Drawing Book

SKU
063891
ISBN
9781441319494
Grade 4-AD
Teaching Method
Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Christian/Religious
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Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
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Conceptual/Topical
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Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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Everything you need is included.
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Description

Whether you're a hobbyist in fine lettering, wanting to learn more about the medieval art form of illuminating letters, or hoping to de-stress from the hustle of modern day in ancient creativity, this beautiful little workbook is the key. Each page consists of faint, soft blue graph paper to help you practice and learn illumination with little step-by-step drawing tutorials and illuminating techniques along the way. There are also blank letterforms to get you started from "A" to "Z" as you progress through the pages, just add a mystical creature here, some swirling vine and arabesque motifs there, fill-in the letter with a beautiful base color, then add some detailed accents with a white gel pen, and voil, you're an illuminator! You'll find full-color samples of illuminated letters sprinkled amongst the pages of the practice book to give ideas and inspiration. 160 pgs, 6.25" x 8.25" hc. ~ Emily

Publisher's Description of Illuminated Letters Drawing Book

Learn how to illuminate your writing like the scribes of the past!

  • Bring letters to life with plant and animal motifs, swirling vines and leaves, graceful arabesques and flourishes, fantastical imagery, and more.
  • Draw creatures cavorting across the page as Gothic illuminators did, or create the knotwork seen in famous Celtic manuscripts.
  • Step-by-step tutorials, tips for creating striking effects, and blank letterforms you can illuminate yourself make this the perfect modern-day guide to the medieval art of beautiful writing.
  • Includes an elegant spring-green ribbon bookmark with which to keep your place.
  • 160 pages.
  • 6-1/4 inches wide by 8-1/4 inches high.

Jane Sullivan is a Medieval-style illuminator and fantasy artist. Her other works include guides to illuminated lettering, calligraphy, and drawing fairies and other fantastical beings.

Category Description for Artists' Coloring Books

Sophisticated but user-friendly designs are the hallmark of a Peter Pauper Press coloring book! Each book has 31 (one-sided) designs on square pages with a mix of bold and fine black outlines. Whether a fan of pencils or markers, you will love the look of these books. They almost look like beautiful fabrics! 9x9".

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Peter Pauper Press
Grades:4-AD
ISBN:9781441319494
Length in Inches:8.25
Width in Inches:6.25
Height in Inches:0.5625
Weight in Pounds:0.75
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