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Tools & Supplies / Re: My Favorite Nibs for Pointed Pen

« on: October 30, 2013, 08:44:01 PM »

Great observations! You gave me an idea! I'll have to do a comparison sheet of different nibs and share it on the forum!

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Show & Tell / Halloween Pointed Pen Video

« on: October 30, 2013, 08:01:31 PM »

I hope I am doing this right! Thought I would test out posting a video in the forum! I think I have to post a link ... here goes nothing!

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Workshops & Conference News / Re: Indianapolis

« on: October 30, 2013, 04:20:06 PM »

Hmmm... what month is that? I may have to try to go. I wonder if I could drive there (I have a thing about not flying without my kids!). I was so tempted when I saw the Conference was going to be in TX this year but we are going to be in LA and then touring CA!

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Tools & Supplies / Re: My Favorite Nibs for Pointed Pen

« on: October 30, 2013, 04:18:17 PM »

Joy, I'm glad you said that... I found it the opposite with the Nikko and Zebra but maybe I mixed them up. I'll have to do a test again.

Lisa, I've never tried that one! I'm going to have to put it on my next order!

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Show & Tell / Re: Good Witch

« on: October 30, 2013, 04:16:11 PM »

Thanks Lisa - it looks way better in real life. And... I used the Martha Stewart glitter! I've had the multi pack just sitting in my treasure chest for so long.

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Show & Tell / Re: A contemporary pointed pen logo

« on: October 30, 2013, 04:15:02 PM »

Thanks Ladies! I know it looks like I just wung (is that a word) this off but this was actually hours and hours of work getting it to look the way Pam wanted. And with lots of good feedback as well. At some point I will post a progression of a logo design so people can see how a design is fine tuned and how the progression improves the process.

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Introductions / Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio

« on: October 30, 2013, 04:11:41 PM »

Oh my goodness Lisa! I knew I recognized your name! That's awesome! :-)

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Flourish Forum News / Re: The Forum is Open!

« on: October 29, 2013, 10:00:20 PM »

Thanks Donna!
I'm thrilled you are here.  Can't wait to see more of your work.
Truly,
Erica

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Show & Tell / Good Witch

« on: October 29, 2013, 09:51:06 PM »

I saw this black ornate oval frame at Michaels last night and grabbed it from the clearance bin for $2. I knew exactly what I was going to do with it.

I lettered various Halloween words in Spencerian for the background. I then drew a witch silhouette. Finally, I lettered "Good Witch" in orange gouche. I worked quickly and while the gouche was still wet, I sprinkled orange glitter on it. I wish you could see how it sparkles in real life!

I'm including a picture of a flat version of the calligraphy so you can see the lettering. This was really fun. I don't make as much time to play as I should so why not start now!

What have you been up to?

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Introductions / Re: Hello!

« on: October 29, 2013, 09:36:31 PM »

Hi Lisa,
Welcome to the forum! We have much in common! I love flourished copperplate as well. IAMPETH is a fantastic resource and you can't go wrong attending one of their conferences.

Have you seen the new Calligraphy in 24 hours book by Veiko Kespersaks

http://www.amazon.com/Calligraphy-24-Hours-Veiko-Kespersaks/dp/0764145061/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383096843&sr=8-1&keywords=calligraphy+in+24+hours?

Quite a misnomer (title) but his examplars are stellar. I love the flourished copperplate exemplar.

Looking forward to seeing you on the forum! Thank you for joining!
Truly,
Erica 

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Introductions / Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio

« on: October 29, 2013, 12:23:08 PM »

Thank you Joy and Donna Jeanne,

I really appreciate your kind words and your efforts on behalf of calligraphy here at the forum. I look forward to seeing both of your lettering and I will definitely take you up on your offer to share!

Truly,
Erica

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Introductions / Re: Hello-Donna Jeanne Koepp of White Wolf Studio

« on: October 29, 2013, 12:21:00 PM »

Hi Donna Jeanne,
Thanks so much for joining the forum. You are an adventurous artist! CT is beautiful this time of year. I hope you enjoyed your workshop. I looked at your website and your illustration is amazing. Do you spend time on storybird.com? My youngest loves it and it has really helped with her writing. I love it for admiring all the artists.

We usually host an international calligraphy artist in February here in Sarasota, FL (right near Siesta Key Beach, the #1 ranked beach in America). Unfortunately, next Feb we won't be hosting anyone but perhaps one year you can travel here for a workshop.

Looking forward to seeing your lettering work! Welcome to the forum!

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Introductions / Re: Bonjour :)

« on: October 29, 2013, 12:15:09 PM »

Hi Joy and Donna,
Thanks so much for joining the forum and for your kind words! I know soon we'll have more going on so I appreciate your patience as we get up and running. In the meantime, consider me your personal calligraphy tutor! Any question - ask away!
Truly,
Erica

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Flourish Forum News / Re: The Forum is Open!

« on: October 28, 2013, 06:18:09 PM »

Thank you Joy!    I really appreciate your kind words and support! Vous êtes une pêche!
Truly,
Erica

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Introductions / Re: Hi! I'm Erica McPhee of Paperwhite Studio

« on: October 28, 2013, 06:15:29 PM »

Thanks for joining Ellen! Yes - it has taken me weeks to finally get everything up and running and almost all the forums populated with a start. Actually, first I had to figure out how to build it in conjunction with a website! :-0 But all is well that ends well (I hope)! 

Thanks again! And I look forward to seeing you on the forum!
Truly,
Erica