While Spanish, Mexican, and cowboy styles have influenced regional versions of the ABCs, the local Indians of the Southwest contributed a wealth of their decorative motifs, distinctive symbols, and religion. Settled rather than nomadic, the style of their many artifacts flavors the region's distinctive lettering styles. To give the alphabet Indian flavor, letter artists can include stair-steps, parallel bands, so-called squash blossoms, and a philosophy of universal wholeness.
Motifs, materials, and colors. |
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How to add Indian flavor to Roman letters using simple squares. |
How to add Indian flavor to Roman letters using simple dashes. |
This 20th century German style actually adapts well to a Southwestern aesthetic. All three styles come from Calligraphy Alphabets Made Easy, and are adaptable to many kinds of designs. (The little pointing hand means that this alphabet is friendly to left-handers.) |
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