Books
I love writing and illustrating books and have had the opportunity to become a bestselling author in the process. I am excited to be releasing more books in 2025/2026.
If you are interested in obtaining copies of my books for your book club or wholesale purchases, please do not hesitate to contact me.
A Waldorf Teacher’s Notebook
Embark on an enchanting journey through the world of Waldorf education with this beautifully illustrated collection of student notes. "A Waldorf Teacher's Notebook" offers a unique glimpse into the experiences and insights of a dedicated student aspiring to become a Waldorf teacher. Each page is a work of art, blending vibrant illustrations with thoughtfully crafted notes that capture the essence of Waldorf pedagogy.
From the foundational principles of child development to the creative teaching methods that define Waldorf schools, this book provides an inspiring and visually captivating exploration. Whether you're an educator, a student of alternative education, or simply curious about Waldorf's holistic approach, this book will enlighten and delight you. Join us on a journey that celebrates creativity, imagination, and the profound impact of nurturing young minds in a Waldorf classroom.
Timeless Calligraphy
Discover everything you need to know about historic flourished hands and how to create elegant, modern artwork inspired by traditional calligraphy techniques in this follow-up to the first and best-selling lettering book in Walter Foster’s Creative…and Beyond series.
Beginning with an introduction to pointed pen and how to get started with this timeless tool, you’ll find a brief overview of the recommended tools and materials, as well as how to set up your work space. In addition, you will explore essential techniques used throughout the book, learn to hold the pen properly, and find tips for warming up.
Talented artist and teacher Laura Lavender introduces you to a wide range of traditional, historic flourished hands and lettering styles, including Copperplate, Spencerian, Italian hand, Bickham script, Victorian embellished capitals, Art Nouveau capitals, Gothic capitals, and more. Each style includes an engaging introduction and history of the hand, an alphabet sampler, step-by-step instructions for creating the letters, and lots of inspirational examples and ideas for using the hand.
Throughout the book, you will also find practice templates that can be copied and used time and again to perfect your technique and style.
Creative Lettering And Beyond
Creative Lettering and Beyond combines the artistic talents and inspirational tips and tutorials of several professional hand letterers and calligraphers for a dynamic and interactive learning experience. After a brief introduction to the various tools and materials, artists and lettering enthusiasts will learn how to master the art of hand lettering and typography through engaging, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects, prompts, and exercises. From the basic shape and form of letters, to cursive script, spacing, and alignment, artists will discover how to transform simple words, phrases, and quotes into beautiful works of hand-lettered art. The interactive format and step-by-step process offers inspirational instruction for a wide variety of fun projects and gift ideas, including hand-rendered phrases on paper and digitally enhanced notecards. Artists will also discover how to apply lettering to linen, coffee mugs, calendars, and more. Numerous practice pages and interactive prompts throughout the book invite readers to put their newfound lettering skills to use, as well as work out their artistic ideas. Covering a variety of styles and types of lettered art, including calligraphy, illustration, chalk lettering, and more, artists will find a plethora of exercises and tips to help them develop their own unique lettering style. With comprehensive instructions and fun, inspirational exercises and projects, Creative Lettering and Beyond is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to learn this beautiful and stylish art form.
