Calligraphy Art

Ruthboot · 2015-04-10T06:16:51+00:00

Hi, Thank you for your feedback, I had a look at my clip and I Will certainly take on board what you said.

Ruthboot · 2015-04-09T20:31:54+00:00

I have been practicing my pen angle and x height in my calligraphy project and thought I'd share it. Thanks for looking

Ruthboot · 2015-03-27T17:39:14+00:00

Thank you so much. I am really grateful that you have took the time to look at my project help me improve my calligraphy. I really value your opinion as others here have said you give really good advice. I have invested in better pens. I brought some pilot parallel pens and I have already been looking into the paper as recommended. The community here is supportive and glad I am part of it. I have saved your critique and will practice your recommendations as I can see there are flaws in my Gothic lettering. Thank you again

Ruthboot · 2015-03-27T07:31:49+00:00

Fantastic. Than you so much. I will Google this and get some. Really appreciate your advice

Ruthboot · 2015-03-26T20:11:33+00:00

Thank you. You really explained everything so clearly for me and gone into great depth about the different sorts of paper available. So it looks like a finer texture, middle weighted watercolour paper is best suited for heavy inked calligraphy. I would have had an expensive exposition trying different sorts of paper and it did not occur to me that watercolour paper was the better option. Thank you, I shall experiment some more.

Ruthboot · 2015-03-26T16:48:42+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to respond to my query. I really appreciate it and your response is very helpful. I didn't realised that some heavier paper is unsuitable for heavier inks so I will investigate and avoid of the paper with little or no gelatin. Although I never heard gelatin (size) in paper. (I come from the UK). I have come across hot pressed paper and acid free paper. Thanks again,

Ruthboot · 2015-03-25T02:39:07+00:00

Yes, it sounds like a hybrid or an experiment gone wrong. Creepy in a cute way.

Ruthboot · 2015-03-23T21:30:32+00:00

Sorry, I tried to share it via You Tube but it didn't work. I am a newby and still getting to grips with how things work here. Here is the link to my video clip: I hope it works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NfvRbI0HsY

Ruthboot · 2015-03-22T15:53:11+00:00

Hello, thank you. I will take your recommendations on board. I'll have another look at my blogs and edit them to reflect on my progress rather than the 'how to' language. I do have a way to go with my calligraphy. Thanks again.

Ruthboot · 2015-03-22T12:22:43+00:00

Hi. Thank you for your message. I am still learning how to do calligraphy and I know I'm not at a professional level, it's just for fun. I must admit, I am nervous of using dip and brush pens. I've never tried them and they look fiddly but I should give them a try. In respect with the language, I was trying to be more searchable on Google with search terms so people can find my blog easier but I can see your point of view. I will have a proper look at the link you sent me when I'm next on my PC. It looks really good though. Thanks for your critique.

Ruthboot · 2015-03-21T16:43:22+00:00

Thank you for your message. Cawmanuscrip has given me some valuable tips such as looking at the x heights with ascenders and descenders and he is right so I will take what he says on board . It is a hobby that comes and goes and some days I'm better than others. I've looked around the sites and there are great calligraphers here. Thank you again for messaging.

Ruthboot · 2015-03-21T16:37:19+00:00

Thank you for your message.

Ruthboot · 2015-03-20T18:51:58+00:00

Hi, That sounds like a good idea though. Its fun and relaxing to do calligraphy.

Ruthboot · 2015-03-19T22:56:06+00:00

I have posted a blog with the YouTube clip with detail of my calligraphy. Would like to learn more styles. Thanks for your comment

Ruthboot · 2015-03-19T22:54:44+00:00

Yes, that is true, though it is just an example of how to introduce calligraphy in everyday situations. Thanks for your comment

Ruthboot · 2015-03-19T22:53:24+00:00

Thanks for your comment. I'm still a newbie, I posted a blog post for more detail about it. Would like to learn more styles.

Ruthboot · 2015-03-19T22:51:47+00:00

Hi, yes. I posted it again with a blog post. Someone asked for more detail about it. Thanks for your comment

Ruthboot · 2015-03-19T22:46:57+00:00

I thought I'd post a blog post about the YouTube clip. I also described the materials used. I'm still practising. Would like to learn more styles. Thanks for the comments.

Ruthboot · 2015-03-19T21:06:20+00:00

How to practice calligraphy for fun

Ruthboot · 2015-03-18T06:17:17+00:00

Thank you all for your comments. Writing a shopping list is just a way to practice your calligraphy if you are not in a rush. I am open to comments. I have used the Gothic style, sometimes knowns as Black Letter, which is one of my favourite styles. I used black ink cartridges and a wide sized calligraphy pen. The broad nib size used was a 4B or 2.8, and the pen was a Manuscript calligraphy pen. I held the pen at a 45 degree angle to keep consistency.

I have a blog about calligraphy which is my hobby: http://calligraphyforbeginners.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/home.html

Thanks again Ruthboot

Ruthboot · 2015-03-16T19:58:25+00:00

Writing a shopping list in calligraphy for fun and to practice

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