How to Draw and Write in Fountain Pen by Ayano Usamura

How to Draw and Write in Fountain Pen by Ayano Usamura ISBN-13: 9781615196029 Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: The Experiment Released: Sept. 17, 2019

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
In this modern guide to fountain pens, first-timers will find an introduction to choosing, filling, and cleaning your fountain pen. Adorable step-by-step drawing instructions for everything from fried eggs to fedoras. Eight modern, handwritten fonts to copy and customize. Decorative borders and frames (perfect for scrapbooks and bullet journals). And seven fun project ideas: wedding placards, labels, birthday cards, and more!


My Review:
How to Draw and Write in Fountain Pen is a very basic art instruction book on using fountain pens to sketch. The author started by talking about fountain pens: the different types of nibs, what paper to use, how to fill and maintain a fountain pen, and things like how to use a fountain pen to draw lines, basic shapes, and fill in areas.

She then moved on to sketching cartoon-style line drawings. She provided 3-step picture directions for how to draw a variety of foods, everyday objects, clothing and accessories, outdoor gear, and plants. Next, she provided examples of lettering styles, decorative borders, frames, and such which you're supposed to trace using tracing paper. She also gave some tips on the layout of your design. She gave 4-step instructions for 7 projects: lettering a welcome board, making cupcake flags, gift tags, earring cards, birthday cards, sticker labels, and decorating planners and scrapbooks.


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