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Hello from Hong Kong :)
« on: February 24, 2015, 06:49:03 AM »
Hello Flourish Forum Members! :)

I don't know how I managed to overlook this Introductions section, but yes! a little bit about myself.

I've always been passionate about fine art in general, but growing up in a traditional Chinese family, pursuing art and design was pretty much frowned upon.  So now I'm a lawyer by day and a calligrapher by night!

The first time I encountered calligraphy was approximately two months ago, when a friend of mine brought me along to attend a calligraphy class with her as she thought that it might be a good idea for me to design and address my own wedding invitations.  After those 3 hours, I was completely spellbound and have been practicing ever since! :D  I am mesmerized by the swirls and twirls and the amazing flourishes I've seen on instagram from all you flourish forum members!  And it was even more amazing attempting the Valentine's Exchange this year as I was able to see everyone's talent first hand! :D

Thank you Erica for organizing this forum for us to share and learn off one another.  I have honestly never met a more welcoming and encouraging group of people in my life!

I can't wait to see what else is in store and I look forward to learning more from all the members and (when I'm good enough) hopefully I'll be able to share what I've learnt as well! :)   And I also welcome any critiques you may have! :D

Truly,
Evelyn

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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2015, 08:43:25 AM »
Welcome! I just followed your IG. :) Do you have a good source of calligraphy supplies in HK?
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2015, 08:58:45 AM »
Hi Sue! :) How exciting! :) I'm a big fan of your work! :D

Unfortunately not :(  To be honest I'm not sure there are many calligraphers in Hong Kong and the supplies are extremely limited, so most of what I have, I've purchased off Paper Ink Arts :)
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2015, 09:34:22 AM »
Hi Evelyn! Welcome to FF :)

I just followed your IG, too. My oh my....lovely work!!!
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2015, 09:36:11 AM »
why hello there, Evelyn! You can swirl and twirl with the best of them, your invitations are going to be amazing, no question!! I love your IG feed, your style is so happy.  :) you have a natural ability...I treasure my Valentine from you!!!
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2015, 11:55:56 AM »
Hi Evelyn! Welcome!

I love the Valentine card that I got from you. You absolutely did not disappoint! And I hope to see more of your wonderful writing on your IG feed. :)
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2015, 09:15:45 PM »
Thanks so much Judy, Sarah and Mapet! :) the FF is definitely the most welcoming group out there! :)
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2015, 12:15:28 AM »
Hi Evelyn!
Welcome to the Forum!
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2015, 12:46:10 AM »
Quote from: inkdropletcreations on February 24, 2015, 08:58:45 AM
Hi Sue! :) How exciting! :) I'm a big fan of your work! :D

Unfortunately not :(  To be honest I'm not sure there are many calligraphers in Hong Kong and the supplies are extremely limited, so most of what I have, I've purchased off Paper Ink Arts :)

Thanks Evelyn! I love your feed too. I think Eleanor Winters was in HK last year? Did you manage to attend her workshops? I guess your situation is pretty much like us in Singapore. Buy online from PIA. :)
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2015, 04:03:09 AM »
Thanks so much Roseann! :D I learn so much simply by just browsing through the discussion boards on this forum! :)
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2015, 04:05:49 AM »
Quote from: SueL on February 25, 2015, 12:46:10 AM

Thanks Evelyn! I love your feed too. I think Eleanor Winters was in HK last year? Did you manage to attend her workshops? I guess your situation is pretty much like us in Singapore. Buy online from PIA. :)

Yes I heard she was, but I only picked up calligraphy around the end of December last year, so I was not aware of it :(  *Fingers crossed* that she'll be able to drop by again soon!
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2015, 09:18:36 PM »
Welcome! I will echo what other people are saying - your IG is lovely, you've got another follower :). I'm glad your friend introduced you to calligraphy and I'm glad you're now here.
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2015, 10:41:24 PM »
Quote from: Raayynuh on February 25, 2015, 09:18:36 PM
Welcome! I will echo what other people are saying - your IG is lovely, you've got another follower :). I'm glad your friend introduced you to calligraphy and I'm glad you're now here.

Thank you so much for your warm welcome message Raayynuh :)
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2015, 10:54:34 PM »
Quote from: inkdropletcreations on February 24, 2015, 08:58:45 AM
Hi Sue! :) How exciting! :) I'm a big fan of your work! :D

Unfortunately not :(  To be honest I'm not sure there are many calligraphers in Hong Kong and the supplies are extremely limited, so most of what I have, I've purchased off Paper Ink Arts :)

I actually bought my first nibs and holders in Artland HK :D they were adequate but not as extensive in the US. Welcome to the forum!

Edit:

There's a western calligraphers association in HK https://www.facebook.com/AlphaBetaClub
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Re: Hello from Hong Kong :)
« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2015, 07:52:05 AM »
HI Evelyn,
Welcome the the flourish forum.

There is one more member on here from HK.  disillusion

She gets a lot of her supplies locally and I think a chinese online shopping site.  I am sure she will be able to point you in the right direction.

Happy writing
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