Illuminated Alphabets - Patricia Carter

Nine original alphabets have been created for this book which will inspire artists, calligraphers and embroiderers alike to design and decorate capital letters. Ranging from simple leaf and delicate rose-entwined designs to elegant classical and colourful harlequin lettering, each alphabet is illustrated in colour with basic design instructions and ideas for variations. Advice is given on tools and materials, design ideas, colour and gilding techniques.

A selection of verses shows how to incorporate illuminated letters into calligraphy. With hints on combining decorated letters with borders, this book is a perfect complement to the author's first book, Illuminated Calligraphy.