Wed. October 8, 2014

New Piece for New Parents:  "On Children" by Kahil Gibran

 Many steps were involved in getting this piece completed. Here is a picture of the parts...

The title: some ideas for what "squiggles" to consider based on what I thought the client wanted. # 6 was chosen

The border: some designs for the border, I could have done
20 or so more but stopped at 7. #1 was chosen.
Then I had to practice the border to make sure it would line up correctly with the four corners. I used that as my guide when I produced the final piece.

The poem: I had to lay it out just as it was typed on the page
from the book that it was in. That was totally new for me.Usual I choose how I want to lay out the words of each piece. You can see part of it on the bottom of this picture.

 Margins: This part took way longer than I thought. I ended up having the margins all the same. Reality is that it will now be up to the person who frames the piece to decide how big the mat will be and the frame.

The paper size is 11" by 17" , ivory, 24lb,Southworth Parchment

I was asked to create a simple font that was easy to read and had a touch of class to it. This is what I came up with.
I must admit, I like this font a lot and use it quite often in my work. It is called "Flowing" because my pen does flow with the elongated letters like "h", "g", "j", and "n".
All the margins from the edge of the paper to the border are the same.
I used 3 different sized nibs for the border,
one for the border lines, one for the curves and one for the dots.



Here is a close up of the piece so you can really see the letters clearly and the border as well.

Pictures of new display at Bender's

This is the new look. I added 2 pieces with hearts on them.
On top of the SHALOM piece is a sign that says "Local Artists".
One of the new pieces says :
"I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me." Proverbs 8:17
The other one you can see a picture of it below. It is only part of the whole piece- I forgot to get a shot before bringing it to Benders. One is made with vellum paper where I hand scribed the words on and the other one I hand scribed the verse on top of the artwork.
Lisa Ishwardas did the printed watercolors.

The buyer suggested I consider making "Children's" framed pieces. So.... pink and blue frames that match the color of the background. I like that idea. I am always open to suggestions!   : )

More Art work added at Bender's

First of all, the pieces were moved to another location which turned out to be a good thing. Now I have a long vertical line of my work. I will create "Names" of people inside a frame, so please contact me if you are interested in having someone's last name OR first name put into a frame with the style you see in this series.

New Line of my work

OK, here is a picture of my work at Benders. I was told that I can bring other pieces too!
I will be bringing a print of a painting that my friend Lisa Ishwardas created of a heart that will have my calligraphy on top. My work will be on vellum paper. Just in time for Valentine's Day!  I will post that when it is completed- tomorrow I think. So exciting! : )

My work is now at Benders Parable Bookstore

I am so excited! My "New Line" of work is now on display at Benders. For anyone who is local, the address is 8550 Sheridan Drive in Williamsville. It is actually about 2 blocks from my house. All of the pieces are $49.99.
Each print  has been painted with gold details.
At some point in the near future,  my work will be at other locations throughout WNY including Churches, Temples and Stores. If anyone would suggest a place for me to bring these pieces to, please let me know.

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays everyone!
Joan Dobrin here from Hand Scribed Calligraphy
and this is my first blog!

I am sure all that are seeing this are caught up in the hussel and bussel of the holiday season. There are only 8 days left in 2011. As we embark onto the New Year, I would like to be your source in terms of all things that are calligraphy related. Weddings Vows, Poems, Songs, Biblical Versed, Weddings and Events. Feel free to contact me at joan@handscribedcalligraphy.com.
Please note, I have spam arrest. You will just have to verify that you are human, LOL! and we are in business.
Feel free to send me your questions, comments, suggestions, snide remarks. Actually, keep the snide remarks to yourself. Again, send those suggestions on what you would like to see answered here on this blog. Call me the "Ann Landers" of the Calligraphy World!
I hope that you will follow this blog and that you will consider me or refer me for your next project. Now I have to go and do 125 wedding invitations. Since Kim Kardashian has shown us how not to do it, every body wants to get married. Till next time... Joan