Calligraphic Drawing: A how-to guide and gallery exploring the art of the flourish

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Masters of penmanship in the past advertised their copperplate skills by shaping their calligraphy and flourishes into elaborate pictorial designs. Now the art of the flourish is back. Calligraphic Drawing, written and illustrated by Schin Loong, is a hands-on guide to modern penmanship art, ranging from animals to people, to fantasy subjects and works that combine pictures with writing. The text and how-tos move from the simplest to the most challenging designs, with steps to take you through them and examples to inspire you..

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Schin Loong is a calligrapher and artist for Open Ink Stand Studio in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a professional graphic artist and illustrator who has over 10 years experience collaborating and creating illustration and lettering art for hundreds of individuals, companies and wedding planners. When she isn't writing, you'll find her playing fetch with my dog Wuffles or playing pinball machines.