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Flourish Forum News / Re: Is it Really Free?

« on: November 17, 2015, 01:48:35 PM »

Hi Erica!!!

Wow, too many feelings of joy to share in a tiny box. I just read this post about "is it really free?" and I am blown away. For months of sharing on my own personal Instagram account and my blog, I have struggled with this same topic of charging. In the moment, I am absolutely happy to share what I know. If I ever want to charge, it MUST be in order to sustain myself financially and break apart from my day job (non-calligraphy). Sharing is truly caring. "I do not give because I have. I have because I give."

Thank you for sharing these beautiful thoughts. I have been a Flourish Forum member for some time, but never dove into the group. Will stick around and get more acquainted. Thank you again for your generosity and beautiful heart.

Sharisse

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Introductions / Hello from Northern California!!!

« on: May 21, 2015, 12:02:36 AM »

Hello, all!!!

I'm Sharisse and I live in Elk Grove, California. I have been a lurker for a while and no longer want to be one!

Quick intro... I first learned brush calligraphy in Sept 2014 with Phawnda Moore, a local calligrapher. Then I took Melissa Esplin's I Still Love Calligraphy class in Jan 2015. I've been hooked since!

I mostly post my work and love to connect with other calligraphers on Instagram (@piecescalligraphy). I also recently started a blog to share more about my journey with interested folks: http://piecescalligraphy.com.

Thanks, Erica, for managing such an awesome place for calligraphers to connect and share. Looking forward to meeting more of you!