I saw this beautiful, calligraphic Christmas tree on page 105 of Bill Hildebrandt's book Calligraphic Flourishing: A New Approach to an Ancient Art. Isn't it a beautiful design? I used my graph paper transparency to assist in the layout. I then put my layout rough onto my light table, placed my good paper over the rough and did the flourishing.
I added some touches of color to give it a more festive feel.
After 25 years, I got hair cut short! I didn't realize how long my hair had grown until my stylist said, "I think you have enough for Locks of Love." Actually, at 9" it was an inch short for LOL, but my stylist knew of a place in Mississippi that takes any ponytails over 6". So, I pray my hair is being used by Pink Heart Funds to brighten some one's life. To learn more about Pink Heart Funds, or how to "Share Your Hair" click here.
Put some Flourish in your Friday - have a great weekend everyone!
Wow! That's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou are adorable, Jane. Love the short hair. My daughter just cut hers all off and wanted to send it somewhere but didn't know where to send it. I forwarded her your blog post. God works in wonderful ways.
ReplyDeleteLooking good Jane!
ReplyDeleteI was just looking through you blog thinking how much it has developed in so short a time! Well done you! Lots of followers and I love your 'calligraphers who blog' list. I'm looking forward to browsing through them. Rx.
Jane you are precious! Love the hair cut!
ReplyDeleteThe tree is lovely too!
Beautiful hair cut! Thank you for posting the link to Pink Heart Funds. My son has beautiful long hair and occasionally talks about getting it cut - but I don't think he could meet the 10" requirement for Locks of Love. I have stored the link to PInk Heart Funds in case he should deicide to cut it in the future.
ReplyDeleteLove your new sophisticated look. And, I think your blog got a new wonderful face lift. Good job.
ReplyDeleteI love your tree!
ReplyDeleteLove it Jane!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tree . . . beautiful sister. ox kj
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It reminds me of this calligraphy snowflake www.feltandwireshop.com/products/383
ReplyDeleteLove the tree AND the haircut! Very stylish!
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes Jane, your tree flourish is fantastic. I love the way you chose to color it too. Sheesh you're good! You look gorgeous with your new hairstyle!
ReplyDeleteyou are cute as a button.....LOVE your new haircut!! and your Christmas tree is stunning!! you always know just the right way to make it pop with color!! hugs, :))
ReplyDeleteHi Jane, thanks for stopping by today and the comment you left. There are days I wonder if I should keep posting these - but I felt lead to do them so I keep at it. I am glad they have been helpful.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!