The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create, Design, and Doodle with Style
Say it with chalk! Learn the popular art of hand-drawn chalk lettering with Valerie McKeehan, a celebrated Etsy artist known for her elegant, whimsical style. With chalk designs showing up everywhere—from cafés and boutiques to Pinterest and home decor—this book gives you the tools to master the trend yourself.
Through more than 60 approachable lessons, you’ll learn the fundamentals of lettering, including serif, sans serif, and script styles. Valerie walks you through layout techniques, combining letterforms, and adding shadows, depth, and decorative elements like banners, borders, and flourishes. As your skills grow, you’ll explore advanced styles such as ribbon, faceted, and vintage circus lettering.
Twelve fun projects help you put your creativity to work—make everything from festive signs and custom cards to charming party invitations. Best of all, the book includes three foldout chalkboard surfaces built right in, giving you a perfect space to practice your new skills.