Trend Alert!
When you think of calligraphy, your mind may conjure up visions of old English script or formal wedding invitations. Not so any more.What is Calligraphy?
Calligraphy really means lettering by hand. Talented calligraphers are creating tons of beautiful letters and fonts these days, it's hard to miss this trend. But it's also the type of thing you may not notice unless you have an eye for it. Look for it and you'll see it everywhere. Here are some beautiful examples of hand lettering:
Source: Dana Tamachi | tanamachistudio.com
Source: Lisa Congdon | 2012 : A Year In review
Source: Mary Kate McDevitt | marykatemcdevitt.com
Source: Alexandra Snowdon | flickr.com
BOOK DESIGN: The Angry Island | Lettering by Marion Deuchars
Hand Lettering Forever
You’ll find hand lettering in book design, posters, magazines, restaurants, business logos and much more! In a later post I’ll share some of my favorite examples of hand lettering on product packaging.
Let's hope calligraphy / hand lettering survives this age of new technology. This art form requires mad art skills and intense concentration and focus. I, for one, hope hand lettering lives on forever…