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Kind Critique / Re: white ink how i love thee!
« on: March 09, 2016, 07:54:53 PM »
I just came across this thread...

And to think that you're now teaching your own workshops, you're a pearl ex ambassador, and writing oh so beautifully!
Oh, there IS hope for me!! ;-)

Great job, Joi!! muah! xo

omg skeletons! LOL!!!
yep, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!
xoxo girl!

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Canada
« on: March 09, 2016, 07:13:11 PM »
SHEEDO!!!!
xoxo!

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Advice & Ideas Requested
« on: March 08, 2016, 10:20:08 PM »

Anyway, I have a box of 2552s that are more than adequate for low-level people like myself. Just need to get a holder from somewhere now.


I love the Blanzy 2552, it's one of the workhorse nibs in my business, and I know a lot of other professional calligraphers that also love this nib and use it in their work, on the daily.  I don't feel that nibs are for "low-level" or mid level or professional or Master Penman.

You were the person I mentioned in my post above having beautiful work with 2552.  You are so lucky to have studied with Bob Hurford along with other esteemed penmen and artists.

Tanvir

OMG Tanvir, that is so kind, thank you for that compliment.  Yes, I have been very fortunate to study with some amazing MPs and master calligraphers, and I try to pay it forward.   :)

and back on topic...helping Chris to figure out what to do with his nibs...

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Advice & Ideas Requested
« on: March 08, 2016, 09:49:07 PM »

Anyway, I have a box of 2552s that are more than adequate for low-level people like myself. Just need to get a holder from somewhere now.


I love the Blanzy 2552, it's one of the workhorse nibs in my business, and I know a lot of other professional calligraphers that also love this nib and use it in their work, on the daily.  I don't feel that nibs are for "low-level" or mid level or professional or Master Penman.

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Introductions / Re: Hello *waves* from New York!
« on: February 03, 2016, 09:29:23 PM »
Hi Becky!!!
See you in NYC in just over a month!!!

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Your Periscopes!
« on: February 03, 2016, 08:16:38 PM »
Paul Antonio started scoping today...i'm going to put down my stick because Obi Wan and his light saber just walked in the room...dang!
#fangirlfaints

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this is excellent instruction and exemplars...it's what i used and continue to use to study from.  Dr. Joe Vitolo told me it's pretty much like the French version of the Zanerian Manual.  Considering it's free, take advantage of it and STUDY it, the shapes it diagrams are excellent and will give you a solid foundation to your calligraphy journey.  It's classic, elegant, and beautiful, something I strive for in my own style and I constantly refer back to this, to clean up my script and gain inspiration.

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Your Periscopes!
« on: January 27, 2016, 08:14:35 AM »
MOYA MOYA MOYA MOYA!!!

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Re: Supplies needed for my Calligraphy/Lettering Club
« on: January 21, 2016, 10:30:07 PM »
amy - how awesome!  I already have your address and will clean out my stash!

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yeah, clean house...why bother...the raccoons destroy it on the daily anyways so just leave it a disaster...just don't step on a Lego!!!

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yeek, i was an avid fan of trash tv...Real Housewives, The Hills, etc...and my house was A LOT cleaner...I almost never watch tv anymore, except for The Walking Dead, and Downton Abby tonight...and my house is a disaster...hopefully the christmas tree and all the other decorations will be put away before the end of the month...
aaand i used to refinish furniture...Annie Sloan chalk paint ftw! have not picked up a paint brush since picking up a nib...

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Kind Critique / Re: today's sheet
« on: January 02, 2016, 09:38:15 AM »
skeletons in the closet!!!!
yup, keep practicing people!!!  if i can do it, so can YOU!!!

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Workshops & Conference News / Re: bmas Chicago workshop
« on: December 16, 2015, 11:13:11 PM »
Ooh! Joi, maybe this is the part where I go visit my best friend in Chicago, take your class, have cocktails with you like we talked about, and write the whole thing off.   :D

i would vote a YES to that!!!

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Workshops & Conference News / bmas Chicago workshop
« on: December 16, 2015, 10:31:40 PM »
i don't know why i feel weird about advertising myself...but ok here goes...

woo hoo!  David Grimes and I are super excited to announce another Foundations of Script Writing workshop, this one is in Chicago!  Saturday Feb 6, 2016, at Workshop Chicago, 935 W. Chestnut Street (River North).

here is the Eventbrite link with more information.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-foundation-in-script-writing-with-bmas-calligraphy-tickets-20046733319

yeep!

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Tools & Supplies / Re: The Best White Pearl Ink
« on: December 14, 2015, 09:04:31 AM »
sooo many options out there...and naming "the best" is very subjective...
-Finetec
-Pearl Ex in Micropearl or Pearl White
-Gouache (David Smith and Holbein are both I have tried)
those are the few that I have tried, and I like them all! hth!

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