Calligraphy poem

I recently learned the expression "border trouble", in this case referring not to immigration---nor to illuminated borders, like the one above---but rather to the sometimes-daunting obstacle between the idea for a piece and the point at which it begins to take shape. Since I sometimes struggle mightily to move through that region, it helps me to think of it as just a transition, kind of a bothersome ordeal one has to go through to move into the pleasure on working on the piece once it starts…

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This poem almost had me in tears. If you’ve ever lost someone close to you, these words will resonate. Writing pieces like this in calligraphy is humbling. Every stroke of the pen has to be as perfect as I can possibly make it. To somehow do justice to this beautiful piece of poetry is a … Read more "Tis a Fearful Thing – calligraphy poem"

A Journey Into Blackletter with Luca Barcellona, hosted by Society of Scribes, New York City’s pre-eminent calligraphy organization.

You’ve learned the basics of calligraphy, but when it comes to designing a finished piece? You’re stuck. 😕 Want to create a quote or poem for your home or a gift, but don’t know how to measure, design, and layout the lettering? That’s where my 4-hour virtual calligraphy workshop comes in! 🎨✨ I’ll take you step-by-step through measuring, designing, and executing a calligraphy art piece you can proudly hang or gift to someone special. 💌 This workshop will help you take the skills you…