Giving Thanks in November

Oh, I love my new oblique pen holder.  I've finally turned a corner!

I'm thankful for the right tools, the right instruction, and time to practice.

Comments

[heidi]

I like your 'aitches" (H's)!

Thanks, Heidi! I'm just learning this hand, so I've got a long way to go! I can see everything that is wrong with the examples, but I'm getting the feel of the pen, the nib, and the technique. Finally, I feel as though my practice will be beneficial instead of merely frustrating!

[Leslie]

Is one of your favorite parts about calligraphy the scratching sound of pen to paper? I like that sound.

I like that sound, too, but most of the time lettering is pretty silent work.

[Liz]

Beautiful, Kim! I have a friend who used to live in Washington, D.C. and she was often hired to do calligraphy for different projects in Congress. It took a LONG time and it was gorgeous. Do you work for commission?

I'm learning that copperplate takes a very long time to execute! If I ever get good enough to offer it as a choice for weddings/parties/envelopes, I will have to charge more than for italic or bookhand!

I do work for commission and am hoping to begin working full time once my youngest graduates from high school/home school this year. Part of the reason I want to become proficient in copperplate is because so many brides prefer it for envelopes

[Suzanne]

Rejoicing with you. I know how important the right tools can be and how cool turning a corner is.