1. My shiny new supplies! // 2. Ready to go! // 3. Oh my glob - I'm totally writing all fancy and stuff! // 4. This "Hello Lauren" was one of the first few things I wrote once I got all settled in with my ink and stuff // 5. This "Hello Mom" was in the second set of writing I did // 6. I've been saving quotes around various social media so I can write them out with my new toys. I saw this one on Instagram yesterday morning and decided to make a little pick-me-up card for my old man
I just had to share! My supplies came in from Paper and Ink Arts and I think I'm officially even more in love with calligraphy! I loved the feel of dipping the pen tip into the ink and how just a little bit of pressure changed everything. Granted, I definitely need more practice before I get really serious but I'm enjoying the process so far. These posts have become my new best friend.
Starting with TPK's Faux Calligraphy really helped me understand script, downstrokes and slants. It even helped me realize my "personality" through the way my hand moved while creating letters. I mean, check these out! These are two of my most favorite envelopes I've ever done with faux calligraphy and watercolors.
These are both going out very soon and I can't wait for the recipients to get them!! I'm hoping the response will be good! :) BTW - I used a mechanical pencil to sketch out the words first and then I went over them with my most favorite pen: the Sharpie Fine Point Pen.
Since my hard drives at work are almost at capacity, I can't really work on anything too strenuous today so I'm watching a lot of progress bars and wishing I could be letting the ink flow! I printed out more Flourish Formal Worksheets for more practicing over the weekend. I can't wait!
Happy Friday!
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