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Offline patweecia

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Re: Valentine Flourish
« Reply #30 on: April 26, 2015, 10:16:25 PM »
i just saw this!

wow, erica!  amazing!  and i don't believe you're a beginner in the flourishing department :)
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Re: Valentine Flourish
« Reply #31 on: April 27, 2015, 09:23:23 AM »
Thank you so much for sharing, Erica! This is really mesmerizing.
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Re: Valentine Flourish
« Reply #32 on: June 18, 2015, 08:39:14 PM »
This is so beautiful!!!
I'm a little confused as to what off hand flourishing is?

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Re: Valentine Flourish
« Reply #33 on: June 19, 2015, 03:46:34 PM »
Hi Ruth-Mary,
Off-hand flourishing is the term used to describe extensive flourishing that is done either with text or in the shape of something (as an ornate picture), usually a bird.

Off-hand referred to the method used (which involved a straight holder and throwing the strokes away from you) because the strokes were typically done in a continuous manner and not pre-planned (therefore "offhand"). However, I don't do it that way, I still use my oblique. And I draw most of it out before hand. At least the basic outline.

If I need correcting by someone who knows it better than I, please do!  ;D
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Re: Valentine Flourish
« Reply #34 on: April 19, 2016, 05:35:16 AM »
Wonderful!

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Re: Valentine Flourish
« Reply #35 on: April 22, 2016, 04:19:17 AM »
So pretty! Thank you for sharing :D I'm new at this so i'm not sure about flourishing but it's so interesting to watch...makes me wish i had more time to learn new stuff. :D

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Re: Valentine Flourish
« Reply #36 on: May 21, 2016, 01:19:00 PM »
Erica, this card for your valentine exchange is SO GORGEOUS! I've been a little nervous about flourishing. Must break out of my shell and flourish everything!
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