Just Doodling

Just doodling. . .and some random practice lettering.

Calligra-Friday Begins!!

Those who have seen my handwriting are always surprised to hear I did calligraphy (in a time before computer fonts).  It has been decades since I have put nib to paper in a meaningful way.  To flex those muscles (and play with new toys), I have begun practicing.  Every Friday I will try to post the results of my practice by writing out a passage, poem or quote from the many books I find inspiring.  This one comes from "A Guide for the Advanced Soul: A Book of Insight" by Susan Hayward (the quote has no attribution).

Practicing Calligraphy

Have not been painting or drawing much but I have been playing with my calligraphy nibs.  Mostly, I have been writing nonsense words in a notebook but I have tried more elaborate, design type writing.  All of these were done with the Brause EF66 nib.  The left two words used Omas New Gray ink, while the top right used J Herbin Violette Pensee and the bottom right used Pilot Iroshizuku Murazaki-Shikibu (Japanese Beautyberry).

Try to forgive the "typo".  :-P