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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: What letter is this?

« on: December 17, 2022, 05:28:35 AM »

I think you'll find this is an "L".

In my experience the "C" has a curved left hand stroke while a "D" has a strong right hand stroke.

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Flourishing / Re: A Christmas Themed Flourish.

« on: December 02, 2022, 11:47:15 PM »

I sometimes think I am trying to execute "The Flight Of The Bumblebee" while my talent level is more "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" I'm sure you know what I mean

I certainly know what you mean!
Lovely Christmas piece you posted above.

@tiffany.c.a ...Thank you

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Flourishing / Re: A Christmas Themed Flourish.

« on: December 02, 2022, 01:34:51 PM »

@AnasaziWrites ...yes of course please do join in. I'm keen to look at and examine fine pieces and I really like your piece. That is now in my study folder

@Erica McPhee I'm glad we all spread a little bit of joy here in addition to study material. As far as the subject of study is concerned (and I can only speak for myself of course) I think all of these disciplines are like music and learning music. When I really look into the pieces produced by the American and English writing masters, the actual individual components seem to be simple shapes. They repeat over and over again but in a cohesive way which gives that "Balance and Harmony" that Lupfer so often referred to. Even when we look at complex flourishes, the individual elements are simple......it is putting them together properly which I find very challenging. In addition I think I try to get too much in there and I must learn that "Less is More" in some respects.

With my analogy of music, the fundamentals are simple, you know there are individual notes, scales etc. which build to some of the most beautiful pieces that the human ear can appreciate.

I sometimes think I am trying to execute "The Flight Of The Bumblebee" while my talent level is more "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" I'm sure you know what I mean

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Flourishing / A Christmas Themed Flourish.

« on: December 02, 2022, 12:30:16 PM »

This was done on Lasercol 80gsm smooth black paper using Dr. Ph, Martin's BP white and a selection of gouache colours. The nib was a hunt 22B.

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Flourishing / Re: More Studies on Flourishing

« on: December 02, 2022, 05:59:37 AM »

My goodness, @RoughDiamond!  This piece is a real stunner -- I love the 3D effect that white on black and intricate lines make!  I very much admire your skills and efforts.

@Zivio    Thank you very much

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Flourishing / Re: More Studies on Flourishing

« on: November 30, 2022, 09:10:53 PM »

The bird almost glows!
I like the contrast not just of white on black but also the simplicity of the bird and intricateness of the foliage/fill elements.

Thank you so much

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Flourishing / More Studies on Flourishing

« on: November 30, 2022, 08:35:39 PM »

Another bird flourish where I am making concentrated efforts to improve things like delicacy of hand, balance & harmony and control of the pen. This is on Lasercol 80gsm smooth black paper with a hunt 22B nib and Dr. Ph. Martin's BP white.

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Copperplate, Engrosser's Script, Roundhand Calligraphy / Advice for Beginners

« on: November 29, 2022, 03:58:52 PM »

Stylised Copperplate which offers an important message to those who are beginning their copperplate journey.

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Flourishing / Re: Giving or taking away?

« on: November 29, 2022, 12:31:38 PM »

Whatever this bird is up to it was a fun piece to create.

Wow! so beautiful! Love it!

Ash, Thank you

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Flourishing / Re: Giving or taking away?

« on: November 28, 2022, 09:01:29 PM »

Wow! This would be a gorgeous holiday card. So ethereal and delicate. 

Thank you so much Erica. I'll be doing some holiday card designs in a few days so there might be a couple cropping up here. Let's see how they turn out! 

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Flourishing / Re: Giving or taking away?

« on: November 28, 2022, 08:12:50 PM »

Exquisite detail!

Thank you so much

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Flourishing / Giving or taking away?

« on: November 28, 2022, 07:07:19 PM »

Whatever this bird is up to it was a fun piece to create.

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Flourishing / Re: A Bird Flourish

« on: November 25, 2022, 04:25:05 AM »

Absolutely beautiful! Such skill.

Awww thank you

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Flourishing / Re: A Bird Flourish

« on: November 24, 2022, 03:20:02 PM »

Wow! This is absolutely breathtaking. The finesse in your lines. *chef’s kiss*!!! Thank you for sharing. I will never stop learning. It is one of my favorite hobbies. 

Thank you

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Flourishing / A Bird Flourish

« on: November 23, 2022, 07:38:55 PM »

My studies of flourishing continue. Do we ever stope learning? I don't think so.

This is Lasercol 80gsm smooth black paper, Rich Gold Gouache from Daler Rowney and Leonardt Principal EF nib.