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Create Drop Cap of Any Letter

These copyright free drop cap images are somewhat unique. Since the letter is not actually part of the design, these images could easily be used with any letter of the alphabet.

Generic Drop Cap A free downloadable drop cap image suitable for any letter.

Generic Drop Cap Use this drop cap image with any letter of the alphabet.

Want to learn calligraphy?

Want to learn the ancient art of calligraphy to create you own fancy lettering?

"Chinese Calligraphy Made Easy: A Structured Course in Creating Beautiful Brush Lettering" by Rebecca Yue is one of the top selling calligraphy books on Amazon.com. It's easy to see why.
 
Readers are provided with detailed instruction for making the strokes of the Chinese characters including arrows to show what direction to move the brush and when to use just the tip or press down to use the entire brush head.
 
The five major styles of Chinese calligraphy are covered; Kai Shu, Hsing Shu, Chuan Shu, Li Shu and Tsao.
 
After covering a few basic strokes, the author quickly launches into creating characters. Readers will be able to quickly begin using the revolutionary techniques presented and be creating their own art within a short time.
 
Along with learning how to make beautiful fancy lettering, this book has several small projects that will get you on your way to creating lovely notecards, bonsai pot, a T-shirt, vase and more.

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