Binding: Hardcover
Description: The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering is a visually led comprehensive guide to designing and realizing hand - drawn letterforms in the most widely used contemporary tattoo styles. Each chapter constitutes an accessible overview to these key tattoo styles including an account of the history complexities and relevant sub - styles interviews spotlighting leading practitioners galleries of exemplary artists work sketches sketchbooks finished designs and detailed how - to - design guides to allow readers to truly understand each style. More than a step - by - step technical handbook for professional and practising tattoo artists The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering is also an informative introduction to both understanding tattoo styles their history and context and learning from them to inform other graphic arts. Touching on the role of lettering in tattooing as well as considering the components of typographic tattoos it offers an insight into how tattoo art intersects with other areas of design practice including sign - making furniture painting and scrimshaw. Combining great book design with the inimitable expertise of a master tattoo artist The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering is the ultimate guide for all with an interest or involvement in tattoo art typography and calligraphy and graphic design.
Title: The Graphic Art Of Tattoo Lettering A Visual Guide To Contemporary Styles And Designs
Author(s): Betts William Joseph
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Barcode: 9780500241530
Pages: 272 Pages, With Over 350 Illustrations; 350 Illustrations, Color
Publication Date: 10/8/2019
Category: Typography & Lettering