I have always been impressed by the beautiful writing on place cards and greeting cards. It transports me to a time when beauty was important in everything from architecture to wigs to penmanship. It also appeals to me as a meditative art form which also has practical applications. Just imagine next years Christmas gift tags!!
I have acquired a kit “Complete Book Of Calligraphy” which includes lessons, paper, pens, & ink. It claims that I can “learn the art of calligraphy in simple steps.” Hope so! I’m curious about the different types or styles of calligraphy as well as it’s applications. I wonder if it can it be done digitally. I’m thinking of a beautifully labelled and organized spice rack. A mom can dream right?
Pablo Picasso said, you should “Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist,” and it seems there’s a lot to learn before putting pen to paper so let’s jump in!
Supplies & Materials
You don’t need many tools to get started. I will need: Calligraphy pen, nibs (fine, medium, & broad), bottle of ink or ink cartridges, paper towels or a blotter, a small container of water, & paper.
Hi Elizabeth! Calligraphy is such an interesting and beautiful form of writing, and I think it will be an amazing inquiry project to pursue. I can’t wait to see the progression of your skill on the topic. I will try my best to remember to bring the calligraphy kit to class tomorrow haha. Good luck with your inquiry!
Elizabeth, I am excited to follow along in this journey for a couple of reasons. Firstly, your writing style keeps me interested; I enjoy your conversational style and it fits perfectly with this medium. I think a blog is a great way to show your progress with calligraphy as well, since you can add photos of your own trials and supplement that with text to explain your process. Readers will in the end have a toolkit of what materials they need to start, and tips from you to create an authentic experience.
I’m really looking forward to seeing the calligraphy that you produce throughout the term! I really appreciate how you communicated your enthusiasm for this project in your post. I also like how you’re reflecting on both the meditative aspects of calligraphy as well as the practical projects you can do with it! I wonder if it would be nice to include a goal for a particular project you would like to complete by the end of this inquiry? Maybe that dream labelled spice rack!