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Calligraphy confessions
Meredith S:
I thought it would be fun to start a topic where we can "confess" anything that comes to mind regarding our calligraphy adventures! Here's mine:
Many calligraphers seem to have an affinity for cats, but...I'm not a cat person *wince*. I don't really dislike them... I just don't actively like them. Sorry!
Another is that I am. so. clumsy. It is ridiculous. I drop my pen, my fingers often have ink stains, I tear my papers, I forget to line up my nib properly and don't realize until I'm frustrated because my letters are weird, I've dropped the nib in the ink before and the list goes on. The worst of it is that I've spilled my ink in my lap more times than I want to count! I've learned that walnut ink comes out of clothes much easier than sumi, if anyone is curious, haha.
;D ;D ;D
Moya:
omg, I love this idea!
Here is a confession: I haven't changed my water jar in ... a few days ... it's kinda misty ...
and sometimes i use the dirty water to top up my gouache anyway because i'm so lazy
so ashamed.
Roseann:
My confession.
I have spent wayyy too much time on the internet 'studying' calligraphy, when I really should have been practicing practicing practicing!!
patweecia:
one: i sometimes have a short-term memory lapse. this isn't just for calligraphy haha...it's like i think of doing something, and then i immediately forget it.
when i was doing the birthday mails, i already prepared the letter and trinkets to include in the envelope. i already placed it beside the envelope. but what did i do? i immediately sealed the envelope, dabbing glue stick on all corners and pressing it to make sure it closes. it was only after that that i see the letter and the stickers outside! now, i cannot just pop open the envelope because it's all glued and it would rip if i forced it. so i am silly and stoops like that.
two: i am the epitome of laziness when it comes to cleaning my nibs. just super duper lazy.
Heebs:
--- Quote from: Roseann_G on August 07, 2014, 01:43:34 AM ---My confession.
I have spent wayyy too much time on the internet 'studying' calligraphy, when I really should have been practicing practicing practicing!!
--- End quote ---
I'm right there with you ::)
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