Friday, March 4, 2011

Calligraphy Flourish Friday - Moleskine, Ruling Pen, Congressional Chorus & Hebrews 12:2

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Playing fast and loose in my Moleskine with a ruling pen, Moon Palace sumi, Japanese lace paper, and Derwent Inktense pencils.  Every now and again I simply enjoy slinging some ink and not worrying about the end result.
The Congressional Chorus Advertisement
Last fall I was contacted by an illustrator, Greg, requesting permission to use one of my marbled paper images on Flickr.  He had seen some prints I had made in a Diane Maurer-Mathison workshop.  Greg does the illustration for The Congressional Chorus in Washington D.C.  Didn't he create a terrific illustration for the campaign? (I wish I owned a pair of those shoes!)
Greg's other campaigns for The Congressional Chorus can be seen by clicking here and here.
Greg, thanks for sending me the finished results. I appreciate your thoughtfulness!

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Above is my original paper. I think this is the image Greg used. He did such a great job making it pretty in pink that I'm not certain if it was this image or another one in my Flickr Photostream.

The Congressional Chorus Advertisement
If you will be in Washington D.C. March 25 -27, then put on your marbled dancin' shoes and join The Congressional Chorus at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.  It looks as though it will a swingin' good time! For ticket information, click here.

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I had been curious about Dr. Martin's Pen White, so I bought a bottle.  I used it straight from the bottle - no diluting with water.  So far, I really like it. 

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I love Gwen Weaver's pointed pen lettering which inspired the larger letters in this piece. (Sorry, it appears Gwen's website no longer exists.)  I used the Dr. Martin's Pen White and a Spencerian No.1 nib.

I hope you have a great weekend.
I know I will - I'm taking Harvest Crittenden's Antique Page workshop.
Woohoo!! :)


10 comments:

  1. Oh, Jane, WOW, Harvest Crittenden's workshop!!! I will have to just live vicariously through you on this one! Let us hear all about it! The shoe turned out darling and I too love Gwen's Rascally Romans letterforms. You do them so well. I should get out my exemplar and practice them. You have inspired me!

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  2. I really love your Hebrews quote! I've been leading a weekly study in Hebrews for the past 4 years (due to finish up in April) and I love that book. It's beautiful to see those words executed with such visual impact.

    Your work always inspires, Jane.

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  3. Beautiful work on the Hebrews scripture Jane! And those pink shoes are a delight! I would love a pair too!
    xo,
    Heather

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  4. It's all wonderful! I loved getting a peek at your moleskin, the informal beauty. And I have never heard of the pen white but now I want to try it-if you saw my latest post you'll see I'm fond of ink! LOL!

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  5. I love your Hebrew quote, Jane, and have a wonderful time at the workshop. Workshops always inspire me to be more creative!

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  6. Enjoyed this posting very much keep it up!

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  7. Love, love, love your lettering in this piece. I'm now inspired to go practice this hand.
    Thanks, as always, Jane for your beautiful work and inspiration.
    xxoo

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  8. Love these pieces!!
    I always have fun working with Gwen's pointed style lettering too!

    Have a beautiful week~~
    Dana

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  9. I found this Hebrews 12:2 print on Pinterest & I LOVE it. Absolutely beautiful work.

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