working on italic variations, need suggestions

[dailyblossoms]

Hello everyone.
In the last year I definitely worked a lot on my spencerian, but from time to time I try to study and refresh my italic. Since i will attend a workshop on italic variation in september i'm trying to work a little on it.
After several sheet I came up with this.
Do you have any tips for me?

[Starlee]

I can't critique your italic as I haven't learnt it yet. All I can say is that even if it's not right as 'italic', it makes for an interesting and pleasing look!

[Salman Khattak]

In my opinion, the best preparation for your workshop would be to study and practice formal Italic. This will refresh your understanding of the basic forms and you will be able to incorporate the 'essence' of the hand in your work.

I find your writing sample attractive but it does look a bit forced in places - I am sure you can see that too. There are some words that flow beautifully though e.g. the word 'mare'.

There are some fine examples of Italic handwriting samples on this page: http://www.italic-handwriting.org/exemplars.

Salman

[dailyblossoms]

In my opinion, the best preparation for your workshop would be to study and practice formal Italic. This will refresh your understanding of the basic forms and you will be able to incorporate the 'essence' of the hand in your work.

I find your writing sample attractive but it does look a bit forced in places - I am sure you can see that too. There are some words that flow beautifully though e.g. the word 'mare'.

There are some fine examples of Italic handwriting samples on this page: http://www.italic-handwriting.org/exemplars.

Salman

Thank you. I should indeed practice more basic Italic, I still have to find the time for it (I love italic but feel more confident with pointed pen hands so I leave it behind most of the times )
Will look forward to it.