Friday, January 21, 2011

Calligraphy Valentine Cards - Flourish Friday

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 Here are some images of flourished Valentines I did recently to list in my Etsy Shop...my exceedingly anemic Etsy shop.  If I actually produced every piece I think of creating to put in my shop, then I would have a very, robust shop! :)
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 I don't have all the Valentine pieces listed yet, because I am the Queen of Procrastination.  Actually, I have been the Queen of the Land of Wedding Invitation Envelopes.  January use to be a slow time, when I could play and try new things, but I am happy to have the work.
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 I used a Hunt 22 Nib and Schmincke Red Pearl gouache.
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I enjoyed creating these and making each one a little different.
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Unfortunately, you can't really tell how beautiful the Red Pearl gouache is from these images.
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I have been practicing working very small. I've also been trying to lighten my touch in order to get super, thin hairlines.
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For my practice, I used a Brause 515 and Dr. Martin's Bleedproof White.
Back to the lightboard!
Have a great and flourishy weekend everyone!

11 comments:

  1. Jane, It is gorgeous!! I especially like the heart-shaped paper. So beautiful!

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  2. Queen of Procrastination??? Anyone who has made even one Valentine card in January is incredibly organized in my world! Beautiful, Jane.

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  3. Beautiful Jane!!!! Love the heart!!!

    xo,
    Heather

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  4. I second what Jody said! If I get my Christmas cards out by Valentine's Day, I consider that quite an accomplishment. Your heart is just beautiful. Looks letterpressed. Thank you for hosting me when I am out there next month. I am so looking forward to it. Harvest

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  5. HI, Jane, love your Valentine heart and your flourishes are so nice as always. I always have projects in my head too that never seem to get down on paper. Take care

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  6. Such sweet Valentine's cards. Just beautiful!! Love the heart shape too!

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  7. Amazingly tiny flourishing Jane - mind boggling in fact! Stylish and beautiful work as ever...

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  8. Ditto to what Jody and Harvest said - if you have Valentine's completed in January - you are about 2 months ahead of me! ;0

    Don't you just love the Red Pearl gouache! Schmincke gouache is probably my favorite brand.

    Just gorgeous, Jane! Thanks for the inspiration.

    xxoo~~

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  9. Ditto, ditto to Jody and Harvest! Valentines?!!! In January???!!!!

    Your work is stunning, as usual, Jane. And I can't believe how delicate those small forms are. They are just amazing! Well done.

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  10. Um ... wow .. that's all I can say! To both the delicate work and getting valentines done already!

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