Calligraphy finds its place most comfortably in the context of the wedding. The graceful lines, organic forms and classic flourishes exude formality and elegance.
I have had the occasion to calligraph numerous wedding invitations. I create my own alphabets based on examples from Art Nouveau and Art Deco scripts.
As a left-hander, I have a very specific nib that I must use. Unlike the majority of calligraphy nibs, a left-hand nib is oblique.
I am fiercely loyal to the brand of my first calligraphy set gifted to me at age 11. However, about a decade ago, this small British company was sold and the pens are now made in China and of lesser quality.
I still have the original British calligraphy pen and have since bought a spare as well, but locating left-hand nibs for a now extinct calligraphy pen proves quite a difficult task indeed.
8 comments:
beautifl work! I wish I knew you when I had my wedding in September...I will be watching your blog!
I loooooooooove your work! very beautiful illustrations and calligraphy ! i'll be back!
Love your blog!! Your calligraphy is beautiful.
love the calligraphy. it's really beautiful and delicate. love the art deco illustrations too
I think it's wonderful that you have been able to use and care for your special pens for so many years. I am guessing it is uncommon for pens to last a long time.
I found this image and used it in my blog a little while ago, but I'm guessing it's something you'd really appreciate:
http://tangobaby2.blogspot.com/2008/02/from-lurk-to-lurve.html
Wow! You are a wonderful calligrapher! And your shop looks amazing.
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your calligraphy is so lovely!
I particularly identifed with your comment about "isolation". I often feel that way - as if I'm working and "talking" to air, and then someone, this time - you, adds me as a blog friend and I peek in and realize that though many miles separate us - there are like souls out there. Creating, reading, sharing... reaching for the best they have to give. Thanks for sharing. I'll return often.
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