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View fullsize A satisfying combination of letters, ink and script! A Copperplate congratulations 🎉 . . . . . . #copperplate #calligraphy #copperplatecalligraphy #goldcalligraphy
View fullsize The @learnpointedpen Italian Hand Masterclass envelope exchange is underway! We are halfway through our intensive six-month course guided by the beautiful @heathervictoria1 and the envelopes I’m receiving are stunning! The students are working
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View fullsize TBT! Love on a frame mount. As tricky as a one-off can be, it’s very pleasing to look back on it, and reminds me of a great ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! “Kate was simply an amazing find. I decided on instinct to go with her without shopping around and I'
View fullsize Try everything! Every non-traditional surface comes with unique challenges - trial and error is the only hope! Calligraphers, what’s been your most challenging surface? Testing with pen, nib and brush for this beautiful array of elements that I
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View fullsize Sunday morning practice. With thanks, as always to @heathervictoria1 for her guidance ❤️ #calligraphy #envelopecalligraphy #envelopeexchange #heathervictoriaheld
View fullsize Paisley beginnings! After an amazing 2-part class with @cecilia.boschi for @learnpointedpen, I’m feeling less intimidated by complex tiny illustrations. Cecilia was such a calming teacher who takes happy little accidents and makes them okay. Sw
View fullsize A little modern on the desk today ❤️ Ink / indigo gouache Nib / Brause 361 . . . . . . . #placecards #moderncalligraphy #gouache #swishyscript #eventcalligraphy #eventcalligrapher #calligraphylondon #londoncalligrapher
View fullsize Happy Valentine’s Day, lovelies! I had a day filled with sunshine, roses and an extrovert’s energising session in retail! Fortnums holds a special place in my heart ❤️. Following the trail of the gorgeous and calming kids’ book cha
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View fullsize Last but not least heading for the post! My beautiful Australians will start their year with purple flourished Copperplate, as all years should begin, I think. 💜🇦🇺🦘 . . . . . #copperplatescript #flourishedcopperplate #violetink #purpleink #snailm
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View fullsize Walnut ink flourished copperplate with Leonardt Principal on Clariana envelopes with Finetec bronze upright italic with Speedball C4 on Arches text wove. For the love of downtime, let’s have a little fun! . . . . . . #flourishedcopperplate #bro
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View fullsize A quick hot glue test descends (ascends?) into frills, bells and whistles. Nib: Hunt 22b Ink: bespoke gouache and De Atramentis document ink.
View fullsize Always love the classics! Black copperplate script on white. ❤️ A little in between job that proved a means of peaceful practice amid all the modern stylings on the go at the mo! Nib: Leonard Principal EF Ink: Jet black gouache . . . . . . #copperp