I grew up in Raleigh at a time when the nuns taught at Our Lady Of Lourdes. They lived out back of the school and wore those imposing yet Holy Habits that commanded your adoration, attention, and, quite frankly, your fear. So, when they asked you to "sit up straight" with your "feet flat on the floor" and compose your letters properly according to the Palmer Method of Handwriting, you did just that! I believe it was at that impressionable age that I became infatuated with the formation of letters. When I was introduced to calligraphy in 1978, it was no wonder I fell in love with this beautiful art form. My first taste of the calligraphic world lasted no longer than one hour. The instructor turned a piece of chalk on its edge to form calligraphic works of art from A to Z on the chalkboard. That was that! But it was all I needed to fire the embers that had been sparked in elementary school. Watching the slow, rhythmical shaping of those letters was like listening to classical music. It was not until 1997 that I enrolled in my first formal calligraphy class. Boy, were my eyes opened! I knew I had a lifelong road of learning ahead of me. It's been 38 years since that white piece of chalk was laid on its side. I am still learning. Come learn with me!
Monday, January 7, 2013
An Oak Leaf Family Tree
I am working on another Oak Leaf Family Tree, and as always, I have had such fun doing it. When working with watercolors, you have an idea of how you want something to turn out, but you know how watercolors work, and I find that it is so satisfying to see it all come together.
Now, once this is dry, I will add the names of the family.
Not sure if you're hungry for a full course of calligraphy? Just want a bite to see if you like it? This is one session, either 3 or 6 hours long. $30/$60 (Choose your course from List B below.)
ENTRÉE:
Starving to sink your teeth into the meat of calligraphic lettering? These 2-3 hour classes are held once a week for six weeks. $120-$180
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DESSERT:
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LIST A: Formal Italic with a Twist of Reggie, Colorful Brush Italic, Uncial-a Medieval Script, Copperplate-The Wedding Calligraphy, Copperplate Advanced Capitals
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