An inspirational workbook for complete beginners to discover and master the art of the brush. Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Brush Calligraphy is a uniquely creative and interactive book for anyone wishing to learn how to create stylish and decorative hand-lettered works of art using brush calligraphy.

This book brings together the methods and practices taught in Kirsten's workshops, through easy-to-follow, enjoyable projects that will build your brush calligraphy confidence.

Includes:
- Tips, tricks and techniques for writing with a brush pen or paintbrush.
- Calligraphy projects to build your skills.
- Removable art cards, hand-lettered by Kirsten Burke to pull out, complete and treasure.

Kirsten Burke is a world-renowned calligraphic artist and teacher. Kirsten is the 'Master Calligrapher' for luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford and Creme de la Mer and clients like the BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Rolls Royce. Her best-selling greetings cards, wedding stationery and calligraphy kits can be found in high street shops, online and overseas, and her sell-out calligraphy workshops for adults and children are run from her beautiful industrial studios in West Sussex.

About the Author

Kirsten Burke (Author, Illustrator)
Kirsten Burke is one of the leading lettering artists working in the UK today. Maybe you've seen her vibrant creations adorning a wall at a museum, gracing a beautiful wedding invitation, or capturing the spirit of the moment on a greetings card.

Kirsten Burke is the 'Master Calligrapher' for Estee Lauder luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford, Creme de la Mer, Bobby Brown, and Rolls Royce. The company has sold more than 10 million greeting cards nationwide via virtually all retail outlets and high street multiples including currently John Lewis, WH Smith and Waitrose along with leading luxury stores such as Harrods, Fenwicks and Liberty and corner shops and post offices. We also export to many other territories inc USA, Canada, South Africa and we have licensed our designs to Europe in German.

Kirsten Burke Design has been commissioned to do work on behalf of 1000's of clients including: HM The Queen, President of China, The BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Bankside, Grey Goose Vodka, Harley Davidson, and The Guardian.

Kirsten and Jill ran their own Wedding stationery company 'Mandalay' for 10 years, winning the award for 'Best Wedding Stationery company in the UK' for 5 years (the maximum allowed) before licensing their top 20 designs to Bride and Groom Direct, the biggest personalised stationery company in the UK where 'Mandalay designs' continue to offer timeless luxury to 1000's of brides/couples every year.

Book Information
ISBN 9781787413214
Author Kirsten Burke
Format Paperback
Page Count 126
Imprint Studio Press
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 491g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 195mm * 13mm