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Introductions / Re: so excited to join this community from Los Angeles!!
« on: January 13, 2014, 06:47:26 AM »
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Tools & Supplies / Re: Archival Ink for Digital Printing?
« on: January 11, 2014, 08:45:23 AM »
Thanks Linda. I will have to look for those here. It's becoming so expensive looking for professional print shops here in the Philippines so I'm seriously considering just printing my own work.
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Tools & Supplies / Re: Favorite Practice Paper
« on: January 09, 2014, 05:15:40 AM »
Rhodia dot pads for practice!
In the Philippines, I buy Bevania white paper for drafts.
In the Philippines, I buy Bevania white paper for drafts.
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Tools & Supplies / Re: Archival Ink for Digital Printing?
« on: January 09, 2014, 05:14:13 AM »
Thanks, Lori! I assume you use the archival inks that they have? Are there any other models that I can use archival inks with?
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Contemporary and Modern Calligraphy / Re: Contemporary Calligraphy Kits & Exemplars
« on: January 05, 2014, 05:32:08 AM »
Thanks for this Linda. I particularly liked Antiquaria, when I was having a hard time with capitals. They have video tutorials now too, so awesome. Haven't heard of Emilie Friday so will def check her site out.
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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: What's your workstation like?
« on: January 04, 2014, 01:59:23 AM »
Same as Erica, I love the drawers, Ellen! Wish these were available in Manila.
Nora, that's a very smart idea to put light under the table! saves space!
Nora, that's a very smart idea to put light under the table! saves space!
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Introductions / Re: Hello from Manila, Philippines! :)
« on: January 04, 2014, 01:54:59 AM »
Hey Jamie! Yey! Fellow Filipina here. Will follow you on instagram! Everyone in this forum is so nice, I'm sure you'll be browsing this forum more often than you think you would.
Fellow Filipina here. Will follow you on instagram! Everyone in this forum is so nice, I'm sure you'll be browsing this forum more often than you think you would.
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Introductions / Re: Hi from Australia x
« on: January 02, 2014, 12:59:11 PM »
Hi Louise! Welcome to the forum! I miss going to Australia. Having visited other countries when I was a flight attendant, Australia would be the country I would want to live in!
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Tools & Supplies / Archival Ink for Digital Printing?
« on: January 02, 2014, 04:55:04 AM »
Hi everyone. I've started to get some digital (with and without calligraphy) artworks ready for printing into wall art (8x10in max) lately, and just last week I printed one out from a Kodak shop. I blankly chose a matte finish and framed it, sold it to a friend.
The following day I realized I had not taken into consideration how long the print will last. I immediately Googled archival papers, printers and archival inks (HP Vivera and Epson Ultrachrome). I'm quite lost on which printers you can use these types of inks, and if at all affordable for a small home business. Do you have recommendation for these?
Another angle I am looking at is--am I stressing too much about it? How do you print your digitized work for display? I think I have read that some use InkJet printers--will it not fade in, say, 10 years? I'm only concerned because I wouldn't want someone throw my work back at me after 3 years and complain that it faded--> money lost.
I can't remember how long ago I last printed on photo paper so I can't remember how long these prints last. Thanks for input!
The following day I realized I had not taken into consideration how long the print will last. I immediately Googled archival papers, printers and archival inks (HP Vivera and Epson Ultrachrome). I'm quite lost on which printers you can use these types of inks, and if at all affordable for a small home business. Do you have recommendation for these?
Another angle I am looking at is--am I stressing too much about it? How do you print your digitized work for display? I think I have read that some use InkJet printers--will it not fade in, say, 10 years? I'm only concerned because I wouldn't want someone throw my work back at me after 3 years and complain that it faded--> money lost.
I can't remember how long ago I last printed on photo paper so I can't remember how long these prints last. Thanks for input!
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Kind Critique / Re: Ten Tips to Self-Critique and Improve your Calligraphy
« on: January 02, 2014, 04:40:09 AM »
Wow. When I saw the calligraphy I thought it looked perfect. I admire the expertise that some people have, and how they can point out these details that amateurs don't notice. I have no problem with anyone making suggestions and feel like I'm my own worst critic at times...
But I do agree that sometimes it takes a day or two to appreciate your own work. I actually find my calligraphy better when it's already a photo! (thank you smartphone) Haha!
But I do agree that sometimes it takes a day or two to appreciate your own work. I actually find my calligraphy better when it's already a photo! (thank you smartphone) Haha!
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Kind Critique / Re: It's not coming easily to me!
« on: January 02, 2014, 04:30:38 AM »
Linda, I can't believe you'd even feel like that the slightest bit! 
Your works are gorgeous!
Daisy, I'm with you. My friends tell me I'm getting better too, but I feel like I'm stuck.
Well, like I once read (I think on Bailey Amon's) that calligraphy requires practice. Tons of it.
Your works are gorgeous! Daisy, I'm with you. My friends tell me I'm getting better too, but I feel like I'm stuck.
Well, like I once read (I think on Bailey Amon's) that calligraphy requires practice. Tons of it.
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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: What's your workstation like?
« on: January 01, 2014, 11:11:19 PM »
I would have thought the light box/lightpads of most calligraphers would be one of the mainstays on their desks. So do you ladies just pull out this lightbox only when you need to do some tracing?
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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: What's your workstation like?
« on: January 01, 2014, 08:49:35 PM »
Thank you for posting! I've browsed through craft room photos on Pinterest and most of them I see with white or monotone color scheme too. I guess it helps declutter the view, expecting a lot of this and that all over. I am envious of the space and shelving that you both have!
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Digital Design / Re: Color Your Lettering - Gatsby Style!
« on: December 31, 2013, 05:41:07 AM »
Hey Erica this is great and easy! Will use it on my next digital art!
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Show & Tell / Re: 2014 Calendar
« on: December 30, 2013, 04:04:39 AM »
I like "august" best! This is stunning!