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!

Calligraphy Flourish Friday - Song of Solomon

Summer is zipping by, isn't it?!

I did this piece several months back, but in honor of wedding season, I thought I'd post it today.

"My beloved in mine, and I am his." Song of Solomon 2:16 (King James Version)

The piece was done with walnut ink on handmade watercolor paper.  I love working with walnut ink.  I buy the crystals from Paper and Ink Arts and then add water. 

A close up.

I hope this past week was a good one for you and wish you a wonderful weekend!