After being inspired by some of the other entries in Michelle Ward's latest Street Team Challenge,
I realized I had some other examples of word play, journaling, & lettering practice all rolled into one, that I could share... you can click on the image to see the words a bit larger. The interesting thing to me, was when I photographed these pages of letters, letters I'd written in metallic pearlescent gouache popped out... but in person, they really aren't too noticeable. Pretty cool effect, if I may say so myself, and totally unintended! Don't you just love those unintended surprises? I know I do!
So, it's off to work for me, but if you can, GO MAKE SOMETHING!!!
OMG Kathy!! Your work is so beautiful! You inspire me . . . Awesome, gorgeous, amazing!
-Jane
Posted by: Jane | April 29, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Kathy,
These are beautiful!!! The layers of calligraphy are so rich...love seeing them all together
x..x
Posted by: stephanie | April 29, 2009 at 10:53 AM
These are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Posted by: Julie P | April 29, 2009 at 10:58 AM
I really like the gold but your colors and writing are beautiful. Your GO MAKE SOMETHING never fails to lift me off my chair and get busy - doing something!
Posted by: Diane | April 29, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Love those pieces - the letters are like painted design elements here which is really decorative.
Posted by: Marion | April 29, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Without having read any of your calligraphy works, I think I can say, you are a master with words! The calligraphy looks stunning!
Posted by: Maj Carita | April 29, 2009 at 04:02 PM
fab sampler kathy! love the layered effect of all the colors and styles. you rocked this :)
Posted by: michelle ward | April 29, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Your "word play" pages are so much fun to look at again and again, I especially love the red and black page on the bottom. Roxanne
Posted by: rivergardenstudio | April 30, 2009 at 03:05 PM
Ooo, calligraphy! I'm jealous! I've always wanted to learn it but I read once that it takes huge amounts of practice.
Posted by: Melisa | April 30, 2009 at 05:47 PM
Yum! So this is what real calligraphy looks like. Thanks for treating us to this tasty sampling.
Posted by: JeriAnn | April 30, 2009 at 10:09 PM
I love this idea of journaling to practice letters. Thanks, once again, for a wonderfully creative idea. And I second Julie P's comment above: I always feel a gentle kick in the pants when I read your "go make something" exhortation.
Posted by: Julie | May 09, 2009 at 01:24 AM
Your letters dance all over the pages. Very inspirational.
Posted by: sandy M | May 09, 2009 at 08:34 AM