

This intermediate-level guide was designed for aspiring artists, students, and enthusiasts with some prior experience, this comprehensive resource offers a gateway to the next level of mastery. Expert calligrapher Eleanor Winters leads the way with well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions, unveiling the intricacies of the two most beloved calligraphic alphabets. Dive into the world of the Renaissance-inspired Italic hand, and master the elegant Copperplate style that reigned supreme in eighteenth-century European calligraphy.
This three-part guide takes you on a journey from revisiting the basics to exploring captivating variations in letter size, form, weight, and exquisite flourishes. As you progress, immerse yourself in invaluable insights on layout, design principles, and discover endless inspiration for original calligraphy projects. With Eleanor Winters as your trusted mentor, this guide is your ticket to creating calligraphy that’s brimming with grace and sophistication.
“Italic and Copperplate have many characteristics in common, but also differ in many important regards. It is their position in the educational hierarchy that brings them immediately to mind as the appropriate choices for an intermediate/advanced level book. In the following chapters, we will consider these similarities and differences. We will study Italic and Copperplate in both their shared principles and their individual characteristics.” ––Introduction, Eleanor Winters.
Paperback; 229 pages; 8.5” x 11”
This intermediate-level guide was designed for aspiring artists, students, and enthusiasts with some prior experience, this comprehensive resource offers a gateway to the next level of mastery. Expert calligrapher Eleanor Winters leads the way with well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions, unveiling the intricacies of the two most beloved calligraphic alphabets. Dive into the world of the Renaissance-inspired Italic hand, and master the elegant Copperplate style that reigned supreme in eighteenth-century European calligraphy.
This three-part guide takes you on a journey from revisiting the basics to exploring captivating variations in letter size, form, weight, and exquisite flourishes. As you progress, immerse yourself in invaluable insights on layout, design principles, and discover endless inspiration for original calligraphy projects. With Eleanor Winters as your trusted mentor, this guide is your ticket to creating calligraphy that’s brimming with grace and sophistication.
“Italic and Copperplate have many characteristics in common, but also differ in many important regards. It is their position in the educational hierarchy that brings them immediately to mind as the appropriate choices for an intermediate/advanced level book. In the following chapters, we will consider these similarities and differences. We will study Italic and Copperplate in both their shared principles and their individual characteristics.” ––Introduction, Eleanor Winters.
Paperback; 229 pages; 8.5” x 11”
Binding | Glue |
Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate |
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