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Brush Calligraphy / Re: Brush Lettering How To by Joanne Fink

« on: January 05, 2015, 01:13:10 PM »

It is so hard to find the Koi brush pens in Stockholm, I tried them for the first time in the States when I was over there for Christmas holidays and...oooo I ended up buying so many! So this tutorial comes at a perfect time

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Completed/Past Exchanges / Re: 2015 Flourish Forum Sharing & Caring Exchanges

« on: December 29, 2014, 02:54:14 AM »

So much to look forward to!
Thank you

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Re: Dasherie

« on: December 01, 2014, 03:27:36 PM »

Hi all! I just got my copy of Dasherie in the mail box, and I got goosebumps from seeing such amazing works featured, especially when I could "recognise" the style! "oh, I know this one! I know her! I know that one!" Well, to "know" is a big word, but I feel we are all friends in the magical world of the web and Instagram 

Well done pals!

Haldus can't wait to sit on it! ahaha

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Introductions / Re: Ciao from Italy!

« on: August 20, 2014, 05:17:24 PM »

Ciao from another Italian, based in Stockholm
Hope to see more of your amazing work! See you around the forum and on IG

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Rome - ITALY :-)

« on: August 20, 2014, 05:14:25 PM »

Ciao Cecilia!

A big welcome from a fellow Italian As you mentioned in your intro, it is hard to find people interested in calligraphy -on an amateur level....so happy to see AAAALLL kinds of levels in here and IG  Keep up the good work, un abbraccio!

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Introductions / Re: Graphic Designer

« on: April 23, 2014, 03:53:29 PM »

Hello! another graphic designer here 
I usually get "bored" with things very easily, but by mixing graphic design (editorial, logo design & packaging etc) with calligraphy, I never get tired! I think I would probably lose my interest if i only had to do calligraphy  no offence ehehe

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Re: Where in the World?

« on: March 02, 2014, 07:31:23 AM »

Stockholm, Sweden ☃⁂☂

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Brush Calligraphy / Re: Fun with Watercolor!

« on: February 21, 2014, 10:38:40 AM »

oh wow!! I bought some brushes TODAY cos I want to try the same!
I think it is also interesting to scan the water color text and play with different opacities and hues in Photoshop

Will post something soon!

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Kind Critique / Re: best envelope so far

« on: February 19, 2014, 04:37:31 PM »

Well done!! This shows how good it is to keep everything (or a lot!) you do, especially if you are a beginner...looking back gives you that extra boost, "I CAN DO IT!"
very inspirational 

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Sweden!

« on: February 03, 2014, 04:16:50 PM »

Hello Lena!

I am also living in Stockholm, but I am Italian. I guess you are talking about my favourite place in this city, Skansen??
Glad to see another calligraphy lover from Sweden 

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Kind Critique / Re: white ink how i love thee!

« on: January 31, 2014, 01:03:51 PM »

Thank you Joi to post your works! I am always so curious to see how other people work!
Long live navy blu 

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Show & Tell / Re: Calligraphy Cat Club

« on: January 24, 2014, 04:47:29 PM »

Haldus moved in today!!
He chose his favourite spot already: right in front of a beautiful book <3

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Show & Tell / Re: New Personal Project - The Fortune Cookie Series

« on: January 23, 2014, 05:02:05 AM »

Yummy E! and great quote

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Don't cry over spilled ink. A newbie calligrapher's diary.

« on: January 23, 2014, 04:55:50 AM »

I think the trick -especially for me- is to transform the feeling I have when looking at amazing calligraphy into something powerful:

I feel frustrated, almost envious, thinking I will never be that good! I give up after 30 mins because I compare my work with those who have been doing it for years, with those who do it as a job, with those that are simply naturally gifted (oh yes, gotta accept that). So the time I spend drooling over pinterest, that could oh so well be spent in practicing! For example.
My goal is to transform that feeling mixed with frustration and marvel, into the fuel that keeps me getting better...I have to repeat that to myself every day.

And speaking of accidents, I spilled some nice higgings eternal black onto the leather bag my grandmother gave me...and was about to drink the water for cleaning the nib...a few times! !

May the force be with you, all newbies <3

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Show & Tell / Re: From ink to vector

« on: January 16, 2014, 09:49:43 AM »

Thank you all for the kind words! I am sure there is still a lot to learn, but we gotta start somewhere!