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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Chic Oblique . . . ALMOST mine!

« on: January 04, 2021, 08:58:56 AM »

I am SO excited to have F I N A L L Y ordered my own Chic Oblique Curve-E pen holder.  Needless to say I learned of it here last year.  And FINALLY, finally, did I write "Finally" I have ordered one for MOI.

Is it possible that Mr. Curran is slowing down creating these beautiful pens?  Many are out of stock.  My heart's desire was a short one OR one of the beautiful colorful ones that I have seen.  Frankly I picked from what was left available.  At least I get to explore the flattened feature that he and Ms. Erica came up with.  I decided to focus on that vs. prettiness.

Will no doubt be my last pen purchase for years as effective a couple of days I will be unemployed.  Hey, more time to practice my BP and Copperplate.   

Bubinga, Holly and Ebony Wood 18 × 1

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Everyday Handwriting | Penmanship / Everyday Penmanship Budding Student

« on: September 22, 2020, 09:59:43 AM »

Not wanting to hijack the gentleman's post I thought I should begin my own. 

Thank you to Ms. Jean Wilson @jeanwilson who has helped tremendously and I have not even begun yet  .  My hope is to save time by researching what I need to learn.   Last year I started modern calligraphy only to find out it was not where my interest were.  Traditional calligraphy a la engrosser's or copperplate is what I wanted to learn.  Don't want to make the same mistake for everyday writing.

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Tools & Supplies / Ergonomic Oblique Holders 2020

« on: August 07, 2020, 07:50:03 AM »

After doing a search it seems the topics are a couple of years ago so I decided to put it to the group.  I am ISO one of those oblique holders that is knarled looking,  .  You know, the kind that is so ugly they are actually pretty.  They look like a twisted piece of wood or something.  What are your favourite sources/pens, please?

It sure would be nice to find one in the U.S., (due to current shipping issues) but probably can not be picky.  I believe I saw one in Russia or some such place.   Wood preferable to acrylic.  It simply feels good in the hand; but really, as a newbie, what do I know?

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Show & Tell / P for poo poo

« on: July 29, 2020, 05:45:20 PM »

I view Dr. V's work and I consult the manual for the course I am taking before attempting my letters.  I am also working to learn how to honestly evaluate my work.  Have been told that is THE best way to learn this.  Sometimes it is hard to walk the line of keeping it real and staying encouraged. 

This drill I was trying to evaluate why my P's are all wrong.  So, I did another sheet.  I am thinking at this point IF I continued practicing this "P" for another 1,000 sheets it would not improve. [shrug shoulder emoji inserted here].

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Show & Tell / Catching Up

« on: July 29, 2020, 02:11:02 PM »

Before I know it Copperplate Foundations online course will be completed.  I have most of the majuscules to complete . . . yikes . . . . 

Here are my "J's and "I's"!

Thank all who take precious time to stop by.

Calligrahugs to YOU!

P.S.  I try to always give myself what I call a "self-encouraging" sticker.  Today's is "Hustle" 'cause that is EXACTLY what I am doing to get where I need to be so I can get on with Business Penwomanship later this year.

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Show & Tell / In the Copperplate Foundations course . . . practice drills

« on: July 25, 2020, 06:59:27 AM »

We are working on majuscules now.  Down to the last couple weeks of this course.

Yesterday I worked on the "A".  Thankfully I have Dr. Joe's publication.  I pulled it out and realized that I like his "A" and am pursuing that version.  Lots of red on my practice sheet.  I am needing to embrace the "red" as I call the self-critique.  Truthfully, I have a hate/love relationship with it.  I don't mind getting direction from someone else, but red marking myself is taking some getting used to.  I am realizing it is MY journey and I will need to woman up and get a grip, keep it moving.

As a journaler I am into stickers and now employ them in self-encouragement.  Most practice sessions before photographing my drills I give myself some type of positive affirmation sticker.  I know, I'm a hoot.

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Find a Pen Pal / Another Envelope Exchange

« on: July 01, 2020, 02:40:02 PM »

Greetings scribes:

I was surprised with being shut-in for self safety sake that there is not more activity in this area.  So, I am proposing a new envelope exchange.    I am seeking two people interested in sharing along.  The first two that chime in; let's do this!

As I am a newbie calligraphy student skill level is of no consequence.  Make sure the envelope is written in calligraphy (or Spencerian, you get the idea) and whatever you put inside is up to you.

If you are interested, reply to this thread and I will DM the first 2 responses for address details.

Look forward to hearing from you!

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Show & Tell / Not "beautiful". I am a novice learner.

« on: July 01, 2020, 09:57:12 AM »

Thinking perhaps posting aids with accountability . . . maybe?

Either way, I started a new course three weeks ago Copperplate Foundations with @logos_calligraphy, Younghae C. This is practice work this week.  We have homework once a week on Sundays.

I can't stand red-marking my mistakes.  I know, necessary for learning and growth.  I find it kinda disheartening.  Funny thing, I do not mind person-to-person critiques.  But doing it myself . .. . weird, I dunno, don't like it. 

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Introductions / Greetings! I am called Lyric

« on: March 12, 2020, 10:47:54 AM »

Finally, Jan., 06, 2020 I began an online modern calligraphy course with Becca Courtice after over 30 years of wanting, wishing, and procrastinating.  In the first three weeks of the course I went from brush pen thin, to brush pen thick, to POINTED PEN!!!  I had to stop, breathe for that is what I had been wanting to learn all along!

Fast forwarding a few weeks now I know exactly what I desire to learn and pursue and that would be engrosser's script.  I see many continue to call it copperplate. But, I learned yesterday from a master penwomen, Connie Chen, the proper name for it and I feel blessed.

Granny here, four darling ladies of my own, no boys, LOL.  I am determined to learn and grow and have pretty writing of my own.