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Tools & Supplies / Re: Favorite Practice Paper
« on: September 24, 2015, 02:24:07 AM »
I just wanted to mention, in case anyone is interested, I had a set of 12 mead college ruled composition books that I ordered from Amazon a while back. I was using one to practice letter forms. I used a protractor and ruler to mark the vertical line angle with a hard pencil and was using a micron pen to practice. I was just messing around and tried using my nib and ink and it actually looks pretty good. It doesn't bleed at all and there's just some slight feathering but you'd have to look really close to see it. If you don't mind writing in a notebook this would be a good way to practice. They are $25.64 on Amazon. Search for 12 PACK-Of Mead Square Deal Composition Book, 100-Count, College Ruled, Black Marble (09932).

Thanks!

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Introductions / Hello from Abingdon, Virginia!
« on: September 23, 2015, 11:35:33 PM »
My name is Donna and I'm currently teaching myself Copperplate using Eleanor Winters book "Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy." I had dabbled with Italic Calligraphy using a fountain pen, but I'm brand new to Copperplate. It's been hard figuring out what nibs, holder, inks and paper to use. There are no guilds or groups around here and I don't know anyone else locally who does Copperplate. I was spending hours searching for answers and came across this forum. I wish I had found it earlier! Now I have a place to ask my questions. :)

I've been a graphic designer for 18 years. I have a lot of experience with Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. I have experience converting a scanned piece of art to a vector or raster image, or manipulation in Illustrator, Photoshop and Sketchbook. I can definitely help with questions in those areas.

I'm looking forward to getting to know members of the forum, learning and helping as I can.

Thanks!!!

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