Calligraphy, Second Revised Edition. Margaret Morgan

Calligraphy, Second Revised Edition

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All illustrations and lettering by the author. All photography by John Freeman unless otherwise noted. Photos by the author: pages 19, 20, 33, 97, 98, 99 top left, and 101 bottom. The following images are credited to Shutterstock.com and their respective creators: white paper texture 2–5, 34–49, 55–56 by YamabikaY; chair page 15 by Aleksandr Kurganov; nibs page 17 by timquo; paper page 23 by Anna K Mueller.

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About the Author

Margaret Morgan is a freelance calligrapher with over 30 years’ experience. She has taught workshops both at home and abroad since 2001, including in Germany, Norway, Japan, and the United States. Originally trained in graphic design and typography, she worked in a variety of fields, including advertising, display, and packaging, before turning her attention to calligraphy full time. Her work is in both private and public collections, notably the Internatioxnal Calligraphy Archive in Berlin, Germany. She is a Fellow of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society and a full member of Letter Exchange in the UK.

Acknowledgments

Grateful thanks to the following for providing the materials for photography: Daler Rowney Ltd, Winsor & Newton, L Cornelissen & Son Ltd, Falkiner Fine Papers, Cowling & Wilcox. Thanks also to friends and calligraphic colleagues who have guided and encouraged me over the years, especially my patient and understanding husband.

Getting Started

Introduction

A brief history of Western calligraphy

Equipment overview

Setting up your studio