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Copperplate Tutorial by SMK / Re: Copperplate Minuscules - Group 1

« on: April 15, 2017, 08:06:32 AM »

@SMK Thank you so much for your encouragement and feedback, Salman.
I have attached the individual words.

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Word of the Day / Re: Amazing Grace

« on: April 14, 2017, 06:17:46 AM »

Your lettering looks great! Seeing this kinda makes me want to break out some broad edged nibs.

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Copperplate Tutorial by SMK / Re: Copperplate Minuscules - Group 1

« on: April 14, 2017, 06:06:10 AM »

@SMK  The 'w' words were a bit of a struggle. They are a little less consistent, especially with the exit strokes (too wide at times), and the bottom turns.

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Copperplate Tutorial by SMK / Re: Copperplate Minuscules - Group 1

« on: April 13, 2017, 07:38:59 PM »

@SMK
Hi Salman, here's the first set of words ( I am missing the w, will post tomorrow). Am I possibly holding my pen wrong or need to make a flange adjustment? I can "square off" but it's rarely horizontal, and since I'm trying to keep my pen angle parallel to the slant lines, I feel I can't do both simultaneously. You had mentioned to make a '7' at the tops; is that to touch up after each letter?
Thank you!! This has helped my writing tremendously with just this first group.

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Zentangles / Re: Latest obsession

« on: April 12, 2017, 04:42:01 AM »

I thought it would be fun to incorporate some calligraphy. These were created for a lettering challenge on IG. You know, lime green is kinda hard to capture in mediocre lighting.

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Flourishing / Re: Flourish

« on: April 12, 2017, 04:14:23 AM »

Gorgeous work!

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Show & Tell / Re: Some fun Envelopes!

« on: April 11, 2017, 05:49:03 AM »

Your penmanship and colors are beautiful, Eliz!

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Show & Tell / Re: Some feather flourishes

« on: April 11, 2017, 05:47:37 AM »

Very pretty, Clara! Love the detail.

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Zentangles / Re: Zentangle - Completed lesson one

« on: April 10, 2017, 09:02:07 AM »

This is really cool   Thank you for sharing and look forward to seeing your progress! I didn't know they had books out. I'm going to take a look into it.

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Copperplate Tutorial by SMK / Re: Copperplate Minuscules - Group 1

« on: April 10, 2017, 08:17:53 AM »

Here's a stab at some words.

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Copperplate Tutorial by SMK / Re: Copperplate Minuscules - Group 1

« on: April 10, 2017, 08:15:48 AM »

@SMK Here's a second go around on individual letters for this group.
I think my down stroke taper is a little better with these, along with the slant. Down stroke shading is still a little inconsistent, along with the 'j' descender loop length/width.
Thanks for your guidance Salman

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Introductions / Re: Hi from the Philippines! 😊

« on: April 09, 2017, 05:59:36 AM »

Hi Michelle and welcome to the forum!

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Zentangles / Re: Latest obsession

« on: April 09, 2017, 05:56:26 AM »

@sheila247 Thank you so much:)

@Erica McPhee Ah, ok. I've never used those pens before. I can't wait to see it!

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Show & Tell / Re: Overdoing it

« on: April 07, 2017, 06:36:52 AM »

This is FABULOUS!

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Zentangles / Re: Latest obsession

« on: April 07, 2017, 05:41:09 AM »

@Erica McPhee Thank you Erica What a cool and practical idea. Yeah paper can be framed, but spending that time on something usable--I love it. How are you adding your design on to the mat? I'd love to see it when you are finished.