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Copperplate, Engrosser's Script, Roundhand Calligraphy / slant not 55 degrees

« on: February 02, 2016, 05:14:05 PM »

I'm working with the copperplate exemplar from The New Zanerian Alphabets and noticed that Zaner (I'm assuming it's Zaner) did not write it on a 55 degree slant but more upright. Zaner's 1917 exemplar on the other hand is. I have a few pages from the Zanerian Manual and it looks like Lupfer's examples are also less slanted. Does anyone know why that is?

from The New Zanerian Alphabets
http://www.zanerian.com/Zaner02.gif

Zaner's 1917 exemplar
http://www.iampeth.com/artwork/engrossers-script-exemplar-0

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Looking for dedicated practice/accountability partner(s)

« on: January 03, 2016, 03:36:57 PM »

Not sure if I'm posting in the right category. Please feel free to move this post.

I'm looking for someone or a small dedicated group to practice calligraphy with and exchange constructive feedback/encouragement via instagram, email, flickr, or yahoo group, etc. We can do weekly challenges together or something along those lines. Any hand is fine. I try to practice at least an hour a day and am working on copperplate/engrosser's script.

Please let me know if interested!

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Introductions / Hello from San Jose, CA

« on: November 10, 2015, 09:22:27 PM »

Hi everyone! Another calligraphy newbie from the Bay Area here. I've always had a fascination for letters and the alphabet in design and art so I am acticely exploring this interest by learning calligraphy. I started with copperplate about 2 months ago. As a former classical musician, learning this script fits well with the kind of deliberate practice I am used to and enjoy. Having dealt with overuse injuries in the past, I am especially interested in ways of practicing as tension free as possible.

I just took Nina Tran's copperplate workshop this past Sunday and am also taking a local, weekly copperplate class with Marian Gault. In my free time, I am a mom to 2 boys (ages 8 and 10) and a girl (age 5) . Looking forward to connecting with other calligraphy enthusiasts and learning from seasoned artists.