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Many thanks to all of you who cheer me on in my pursuit of Copperplate
calligraphy! As the standard for all official business documents, the Copperplate
hand flourished throughout Europe and the United States during
the 16-, 17-, and 1800s. The Declaration of Independence, for example, was
written in Copperplate. Herewith, some of my self-imposed homework,
mistakes and all.
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| An envelope
prepared for Candice Frembling and Richard Dykhuizen's wedding
invitations, November 2005. (The name and address are fictitious, by the
way.) Dr. Ph. Martin's
Iridescent Calligraphy Colors (2 parts Copper to 1 part Bronze). |
| "My heart
is like a singing bird..." A Birthday, by Christina
Rossetti. Dr. Ph. Martin's
Iridescent Calligraphy Colors (Amethyst) on Strathmore paper. Hunt 22 nib. Prepared
for Vicki Ioannides, April 2005, for her birthday, of course!
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| "... the
paper gives its holder a certain power in a certain quarter
where such power is immensely valuable." The
Purloined Letter, by Edgar Allan Poe. Dr. Ph. Martin's
Iridescent Calligraphy Colors (Rose Lame and Amethyst) on a
purple envelope. Hunt 22 nib. Prepared April 2005 for the Graceful
Envelope Contest. The theme was the letter P, hence the prose of
poet Edgar Allan Poe, in pointed pen, in
pink and purple ink, on
purple paper. |
| House Fear, by
Robert Frost. Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Calligraphy Colors
(Metallic Green) on Strathmore Pure Cotton. Blue Pumpkin (Hiro
40) nib. Homework, March 2005. |
| Sometimes when I
reflect back on all the beer I drink, by Jack Handy. Prepared for
Ken Ashley, July 2004. |
| An Irish Blessing. May
those that love us, love us.... Prepared for James Murdoch,
June 2004. |
| The Pledge of
Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag....
Prepared for Jacob & Evan Blackmer, May 2004. |
| The 23rd Psalm,
from the Catholic Bible. The Lord is my shepherd....
Prepared for Zulema Richards, May 2004. Can you spot the
Protestant slip? |
| Metta Dharma. Metta
is to be extended towards all beings....
Prepared for Lucy Lunt, May 2004. |
| Education.
All Youth set right at first with Ease go on....
Prepared for The Owl's Nest, May 2004. |
| Observations. 'Tis
hard a sprightly Fancy to command.... Homework, May 2004. |
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| Notes
Unless otherwise noted, all pieces
were written with a Hunt 22 nib and Higgins Eternal black ink on
Neenah Classic Crest writing paper in Classic Natural White.
Although some purists claim that
Copperplate is not really "calligraphy" because it uses a
pointed, flexible nib rather than a broad, chiseled nib, many people
(including Eleanor Winters, pictured below) still consider it "beautiful writing" and worthy of study.
| Here I am looking
on as Eleanor Winters demonstrates the perfect G for me
at her Introduction to Copperplate workshop in Houston, Texas,
on Sunday, May 8, 2005. What a treat for Mother's Day! |
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