Mindful Creativity, Hand Lettering, Graphic Design
As we focus on the principles of design using contrast, this is not the first time that I have begun a learning journey without all the requisite skills. I want to remember where I was when I began; therefore, I am going to share my learning and process through text and video and look forward … Read more Principle of Design: Contrast
This year, I am participating in a year-long study of The Principles of Design for Lettering Art taught by Cora Pearl, who is a full time calligrapher and teacher of lettering arts. The study consists of nine face-to-face meetings and supplemented with online posts throughout the year. In this class, we will study the principles … Read more Principles of Design: A Year-long Study
At the August Calligraphy Guild meeting, I had three new experiences. Martha Cole was our guest presenter who shared her fun and whimsical uncial-inspired lettering with us. I used a parallel pen for the first time! I created all kinds of colors by mixing only two colors of ink. The parallel pen was a completely new tool … Read more Lettering with a Parallel Pen