So I've mentioned that I've been into calligraphy lately. Here is a sample of something I've done. I made a title page for my sister's writing portfolio last week (hope you don't object to this, Erin...I'll take it down if you do). It was my first attempt at Gothic script (with slight alterations by me). I was pretty happy with how it turned out. This was the thing I was "graphing" last week at 2:45 am. And now I'm posting about it at nearly the same time. I'm not helping my reputation. Anyway, I'm excited to try out some new fonts. I even bought a calligraphy book. I'm thrilled.
I could stand to make some money on the side and add to another part-time/freelance/random job to my growing list, so if you know of anyone who needs a grapher or calligrapher (there's a slight difference, and I can play both roles well), please consider me. I think this further establishes me as a distinguished artist. I mean there's not much more of a distinguishing activity than calligraphy, is there?
7 comments:
I love it. You should do some for The Finger.
the word font confuses me every time you use it. would the word "typeface" be more appropriate? I really don't know but for some reason using "font" doesn't seem right to me.
p.s. I am a total dorko.
Lindsay, you are a renaissance woman.
Linds, I seriously just hired a calligrapher for a rush job (I need it next week). For my next project that requires calligraphy you're my calligrapher or grapher!
wedding invitations?
Courtney - for sure!
Would've used you for our wedding invites, for certain...
I'm re-reading one of my favorite young adult novels right now, The View From Saturday, and calligraphy plays a role that, I think, speaks to what you ask about it being an art :)
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