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Tools & Supplies / Re: Free Set of 71 Spencerian Worksheets

« on: September 10, 2016, 10:40:05 AM »

How generous of you! Thank you so much, Rednaxela, for these sheets, they are great! I can't wait to start practicing and improving my form.

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Dasherie magazine!!!

« on: September 10, 2016, 01:38:43 AM »

Oh my gosh, I received 2 issues of the Dasherie Magazine and they are SO BEAUTIFUL! Erika did a WONDERFUL job with the interviews to and the photographs are so dreamy. I wonder why I only bought 2 and not the 3 available issues    The Winter issue (2015-2016) includes a beautiful engraved print so beautiful I will frame it. I'm including a pic here which, of course does not do justice to the beauty of the real thing.

I don't know if this post is okay here, please move it it where it is more appropriate; I just wanted to share my experience with members who are wondering about the magazine: They are so worth it!  The calligraphy samples are so beautiful, so much inspiration that pushes me to keep practicing and being diligent with form and structure of my letters.
Thanks, Erika, for spreading the beautiful art of Calligraphy with all of us.

gaby

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Introductions / Re: Hi from Texas :)

« on: September 05, 2016, 09:17:08 AM »

Thank you, Ashok! I will definitely keep asking for guidance here
Have a great week!
g

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Introductions / Re: Hola amigos from Mexico

« on: August 29, 2016, 04:19:24 PM »

Welcome!!
This forum is a great resource and Erica (founder) is such a wonderful and knowledgeable Calligrapher!
There's so much info and resources on line and as long as you are persistent, being self-directed should suffice while you find a class in a bigger city.
Practice is the key.

Saludos y bienvenid@!

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Introductions / Re: Hi from Texas :)

« on: August 29, 2016, 04:12:09 PM »

Thank you for your kind words, Erica! I'm so excited I found the dasherie magazine website so I ordered 2 issues!
Thanks for your wonderful work spreading the beauty of calligraphy.

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Introductions / Re: Granddaughter of the Forum....LOL

« on: April 19, 2016, 02:20:46 PM »

Congrats!! The baby is so beautiful!! Many years of blessings and good health for your family.

Gaby

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Introductions / Re: Hola de San Jose

« on: April 19, 2016, 02:18:12 PM »

¡Hola, dedos con tinta! Qué bueno que estás por aquí. Your replies are very creative! And your Italic is very good!

Gaby

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Introductions / Re: Hi from Sweden

« on: April 19, 2016, 01:53:06 PM »

Hi, Rim! wow, you're a busy bee! How old is your baby??
I have a 6 year old who keeps me busy as well but I love the fantastic resources we have here so we can play with ink when our kids are napping or playing. Enjoy here!
Gaby

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Introductions / Re: Hi from MY!

« on: April 19, 2016, 01:50:54 PM »

Hi K Han, not a lefty here but I hope you find resources to help you in your calligraphy journey
gaby

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Paris!

« on: April 19, 2016, 01:49:48 PM »

Hi Kaja! I'm not in Paris  bummer!, I live in Texas USA and I'm not sure if calligraphy is a big thing here. lol
Have fun on this wonderful forum, there's plenty of resources

gaby

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Introductions / Re: Hi from Texas :)

« on: April 19, 2016, 01:47:49 PM »

Thank you, Janis and misstinydoodler!! I live in San Antonio and I have a 6 year old who keeps me really busy so that is why I have to be self-directed in the meantime. Thank you for your kind words.
gaby

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Introductions / Hi from Texas :)

« on: April 17, 2016, 11:23:30 AM »

  Hi, my name is Gaby and I live in Texas. I joined this wonderful forum hoping I can improve my calligraphy. I started with lettering when my father gave me a Speedball manual (back in 1987) and I was in love with the beauty of letters. However, it was until last October 2015 when modern calligraphy reignited my passion for letters. Then I discovered Copperplate and Spencerian. I'm honestly getting lost with so many books and guidelines and sometimes I feel I won't get any better because I have a really heavy grip so my hand gets cramps from practicing. I get discouraged but then I take my nib holder and try again.

This forum has so many wonderful resources and I hope that one day, I will be able to help others as Erica and other kind members are helping here.
Thanks for accepting my membership, Erica
gaby