Yes, there is calligraphy in progress, hence I haven’t been updating on a regular basis, plus I have been having a blogging crisis. I can’t really show anything I’ve been working on because my last commission was to do with Christmas and my current project is in its early stages, so this is a quickie post…
I’ve recently realised that most of my commissions this year have been in copperplate and there has also been a steady trickle of requests for Gothic script, but Italic has lagged behind. This is a shame because italic is an elegant and easy to read script, not as glamorous or as in your face as copperplate, but it can have its moments.
Anyhow, to redress the balance, here is a gratuitous shot of italic….
More Italic, Please!!!
Epic Fail
/ November 29, 2011That is beautiful! I used to be an artist, and frequently I would have to write artistic script somewhere in the drawing, but it was never a particular talent of mine. That is impressive work.
Scarlet
/ November 30, 2011Thank you, Mr Epic!
I’ve always been fascinated by lettering, I think it’s something to do with it having visual rhythm. The trick is to develop the rhythm whilst working relatively slowly.
Sx
Donn Escapeons
/ December 1, 2011It is absolutely beautiful..love it
Scarlet
/ December 1, 2011Why thank you, Mr Coppens!
Sx
Eryl Shields
/ December 9, 2011So here you are!
Princess
/ December 19, 2011My Dear Miss Scarlet,
My apologies for not re visiting sooner.
Your scribbling is spectacular! And I love the free flowing artworks you have lined up on that shelf…
And well… as for your studio… just ink me in a jealous hue.
What a fabulous space to work in, lots of good light and a really airy feel.
Just remember that tidiness is in the eye of the beholder. I work in organized chaos!
You have seen the somewhat cramped conditions in which I create? A cat would be lucky to get in there let alone be slung!
Congratulations and may the commissions continue to flow your way…
Scarlet
/ December 20, 2011Thank you, Princess!
Have thankfully finished addressing my Christmas cards now…
Sx