Hello, everyone! Just enjoying the discussion here! I don't think I can add anything more because so many have spoken (and yes, preach it, brethren!) so I just wanted to share my own experience in flourishing (or lackethereof lol) and how copying is helping me discover my style. I explore: from old masters, to contemporary writers such as the wonderful people we have here in the forum. (Special mention to Schin. I love your carefree style of flourishing! I just binge watched your videos of writing place cards the other day HAHAHA) I pick up some elements I like (I often find myself saying "That's an interesting way of doing this letter." or "How come I never thought of that??"), study where they place their flourishes, how they place them, try to combine them, try to add a bit of myself in them. I admit, I'm still far off, and only god knows when I can finally be proud of my own work and my own style, but so far, I'm enjoying the journey and am constantly inspired by what I'm seeing. ^v^