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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: We have a New Superhero - Jean Wilson!

« on: February 23, 2021, 06:06:08 PM »

I’m surprised that Jean is only now at super hero status!  There are very few who are more knowledgeable or helpful here at the Forum!  She’s always been a Super Hero to me!!

JANIS

I had the same thought!  Thanks for sharing so much of your incredible knowledge and advice, Jean.  Your depth of knowledge and your practical, thoughtful approaches to the questions asked here are invaluable. 

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Huntsville/OXR, AL!

« on: February 15, 2021, 06:16:54 PM »

Hello Jennifer!  Welcome to the forum, and enjoy that pointed pen course!

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Introductions / Re: Newbie from Australia :)

« on: February 14, 2021, 01:54:40 PM »

Welcome to the forum!  I hope you'll share some of your paintings and calligraphy!

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Introductions / Re: Hey-hi-hello from Seattle!

« on: February 09, 2021, 08:03:53 PM »

Welcome to the forum, Birdy!  I also favor the more flexible nibs - less tiring!  It's great that you've found what you like and can expand from there.  That 101 is flexible, fine, reliable and economical - lots to love. Enjoy!

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Any calligraphers on Clubhouse?

« on: January 21, 2021, 01:49:52 PM »

@biancamascorro here! Will find you.

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Introductions / Re: Hello from North Carolina!

« on: January 13, 2021, 11:27:08 AM »

The Left-Handed Lettering Lawyer!  Welcome to the forum, Ashley!

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Introductions / Re: New from North Carolina

« on: January 11, 2021, 01:35:00 PM »

Welcome to the forum, Mary Ann!  So glad you've opened that closet door!

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Introductions / Re: introduction

« on: January 06, 2021, 10:58:36 AM »

Toby,

Welcome, from the coast opposite of you!

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Introductions / Re: Hi, I"m Om!

« on: January 04, 2021, 03:14:29 PM »

Welcome to the Flourish Forum, Om! 

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Watercolor ratio

« on: January 04, 2021, 03:12:19 PM »

You can use watercolor paints with a either a little (but enough so that it flows from your pen) or a lot of water added.  There really is no "right" formula.  The Hydrus colors are really high intensity/saturation, and those, too, can be watered down.  I understand that you don't want to have to spend a lot of time getting the consistency right, but it will require some experimentation.  I also understand wanting to avoid brush loading, but if you're using tube watercolor, you will want to at least start off experimenting with brush loading - otherwise, you will waste a lot of paint while you're figuring out how to use it to your liking. When you have an idea of the water to paint ratio that you prefer, then you can more confidently load up a little jar for dipping.

Enjoy the process!  

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Introductions / Re: Hiya, from Dublin

« on: December 31, 2020, 03:05:55 PM »

Eva,

Welcome to the forum!  "The usefulness of calligraphy" - ah, I love those words.

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Flourish Forum News / Re: Delay in Checking Posts, New Memberships, etc.

« on: December 29, 2020, 03:20:20 PM »

Erica,

I'm so glad you weren't in the immediate area!  I had a brief moment of "oh no!" thinking of you when I read the news, but then remembered you live in... Franklin?  Still, what a scare!  Thanks for checking in on us when you can.

Happy New Year!

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Moon palace sumi ink

« on: December 16, 2020, 02:44:48 PM »

Trazo,

Here is a recent post regarding sumi inks with some discussion on Moon Palace.  The video may help you out.  Moon Palace is my favorite of them all, and I do not like Kuretake primarily because it eats my nibs, but I also prefer the performance of MP.  Both benefit from being diluted with water. 

https://theflourishforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=6949.msg79027#msg79027

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Australia

« on: December 04, 2020, 03:54:53 PM »

Welcome to the forum!  I hope your eye is ok.

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Canada

« on: November 23, 2020, 11:26:25 AM »

Welcome to the forum!  And thanks for the reminder to check out that issue of Calligraphy Crush - I'm behind!