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Copperplate Practice
Lyric:
So, decided to try something different today. Boy do I have mad respect for calligraphers that get "it" when it comes to spacing out a project. Clearly it is out of my league . . . for now.
Therefore, I shall slink back to my Copperplate Foundations class, back to line after line; page after page after page after page of individual letters (for the class I am currently in). I'm disappointed with this today [first photo]. Really thought it would have turned out nicer. Ce la vie.
Writing words for practice which includes spacing is much more enjoyable. Thanks Jean @jeanwilson . I am doing that too. ;D I believe my entrance/exit strokes are fine [at least]. So I do not feel today's session was a total bust.
Onward and upward.
Erica McPhee:
Yes! Great progress. A few tips:
Watch your guidelines. On the last page, the rows of m's you can see some places where you missed coming all the way up and a few places where you went over. Make a few lines where you only focus on that. Slow down and concentrate. This is why drills are helpful, too. ;D
Watch your straight t crosses. They are slanting downward.
The width of your h humps (overturns) and n humps should be the same. Your h's get a bit skinny.
I love that you did a piece with a quote. Working on composition is just as important a skill to help it all come together. Try a version where you space the lines closer together.
Great practice! Keep going and post again! :-*
Lyric:
--- Quote from: Erica McPhee on May 25, 2021, 08:28:07 PM ---Yes! Great progress. A few tips:
Watch your guidelines. On the last page, the rows of m's you can see some places where you missed coming all the way up and a few places where you went over. Make a few lines where you only focus on that. Slow down and concentrate. This is why drills are helpful, too. ;D
Watch your straight t crosses. They are slanting downward.
The width of your h humps (overturns) and n humps should be the same. Your h's get a bit skinny.
I love that you did a piece with a quote. Working on composition is just as important a skill to help it all come together. Try a version where you space the lines closer together.
Great practice! Keep going and post again! :-*
--- End quote ---
Invaluable!!!! Yessss, will do! Thank you for taking the time, Ms. Erica! My heart is leaping with joy (pun intended its my middle name) and encouragement.
ETA: I printed, underlined, and bolded this advice. My next practice later today I will have it beside me for reference.
This is too cool ;D.
Lyric:
Currently in Copperplate Foundations with Younghae C. We are in the last days of minuscule practice. HP 32# is ny practice paper of choice. Hunt 22b nib and McCaffery's Ink in Indigo Blue and walnut crystals were used last evening.
It was an enjoyable session. I probably should
do it earlier in the day vs. before bed. Where does the time go?
Lyric:
Last day for majuscule practice. Getting in last practices before turning in homework later.
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