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How to Be a Rule-Breaking Letterer by Huyen Dinh
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Break the rules, let go of perfection, and use lettering as a form of self-expression. How to Be a Rule-Breaking Letterer by lettering artist Huyen Dinh is an invitation to embrace your own style, quirks and all. After years of being told to perfect her penmanship, Dinh chose a different path. Her lettering leans into squiggly lines, playful phrases, and soft pastel colors. She starts by teaching the basic foundations of lettering, then shows you how to bend, remix, and break those rules in thoughtful and creative ways. Dinh’s candid perspective and inclusive approach offer encouragement for anyone exploring creativity, especially those who have felt pressure to fit a certain mold.
Fully illustrated in her signature pastel palette, the book includes affirmations for building a positive mindset, a clear introduction to lettering basics, step-by-step guidance from idea to finished piece, and plenty of inspiration for telling your own story through letters. You’ll also find fun DIY projects with instructions for applying lettering to everyday items like tote bags, sneakers, and more.
“As you'll find out as you read my story, I used to have a squeaky- clean record of being a good girl. I spent many years growing from a rule-following, people-pleasing little girl to a rule-breaking, speak-your-mind badass. That's why I wrote this book for you, to help you gain your creative confidence, embrace your perfectly imperfect self, and step out of your comfort zone to try new things.” —Huyen Dinh, To My Reader.
Softcover; 176 pages; 7.25” x 9.25”
Break the rules, let go of perfection, and use lettering as a form of self-expression. How to Be a Rule-Breaking Letterer by lettering artist Huyen Dinh is an invitation to embrace your own style, quirks and all. After years of being told to perfect her penmanship, Dinh chose a different path. Her lettering leans into squiggly lines, playful phrases, and soft pastel colors. She starts by teaching the basic foundations of lettering, then shows you how to bend, remix, and break those rules in thoughtful and creative ways. Dinh’s candid perspective and inclusive approach offer encouragement for anyone exploring creativity, especially those who have felt pressure to fit a certain mold.
Fully illustrated in her signature pastel palette, the book includes affirmations for building a positive mindset, a clear introduction to lettering basics, step-by-step guidance from idea to finished piece, and plenty of inspiration for telling your own story through letters. You’ll also find fun DIY projects with instructions for applying lettering to everyday items like tote bags, sneakers, and more.
“As you'll find out as you read my story, I used to have a squeaky- clean record of being a good girl. I spent many years growing from a rule-following, people-pleasing little girl to a rule-breaking, speak-your-mind badass. That's why I wrote this book for you, to help you gain your creative confidence, embrace your perfectly imperfect self, and step out of your comfort zone to try new things.” —Huyen Dinh, To My Reader.
Softcover; 176 pages; 7.25” x 9.25”
| Binding | Glue |
| Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
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