Falling, falling, falling for beautiful Spencerian script! I adore its simplicity and its quiet grace. Note: I don’t intend this to be an educational post, just a log of my experience … More Learning Spencerian Script, Week 3
It’s kind of like trying to learn a new yoga pose for me. I hear directions and I try to follow them with one part of my body, but other parts of my body start to unexpectedly rebel. … More Learning Spencerian, Continued
. . . Rebooted. The first time I learned Spencerian script, I got caught up in client work. I put my pages away in a folder for later study. It’s … More Day One of Spencerian Hand
It’s late April and the saguaro cacti are blooming again! Simple white flowers cluster atop the arms of the cactus, resembling crowns. I love the elegance of the lines in … More Saguaro Blooms Linoleum Cut
I really couldn’t help thinking, as I sat down before the blank canvas, “Well I may have to start over, but I’ll try it anyway.” I mean, I’ve been making … More “Have I Told You Lately” Wall Hanging
As I worked on Letters this year, this being the 3rd year I’ve done them, I realized that they measure my progress in calligraphy and in business. This year, I … More Santa Letters 2016 and A Year in Review
When my client, Jennifer, came to me with the idea of this piece for her nephew’s bedroom, I already had these versal calligraphy letters floating around in my head. The … More Versal Calligraphy For Nursery
Couple Brad and Ana came to me with dreams, a sweet sketch of an art piece, and an 8″ x 10″ picture frame for their son who is graduating with a Master’s … More Medieval Themed Graduation Gift
Pretty sure this was a gift to soothe a broken heart. The quote reads, “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and … More Dr. Seuss Watercolor Excerpt
When I describe what a “Santa Letter” is to people — a return letter from Santa to the beloved child or children in their lives — the trickster inside me … More Santa Letters 2015