The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy

An amazing guide for all artists, not just calligraphers!

Margaret Morgan walks you through each step of the process, from how to prepare vellum, what pens to use and why, and even how to make your own paint. All capped off with a wonderful step by step guide for mimicking historic typography and how to use classical illuminations to inspire your modern work regardless of its subject matter. Even if you are not one for illumination, these guides can help elevate your artwork by taking its lessons and applying it to your own work through intricate border work and elevating any texts included within a piece.