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Computer as a tool – layout – 1c

November 7, 2012 by Lin Kerr Leave a Comment

This is part of an article I wrote for Oxford Scribes Newsletter earlier this year. I have now written a second article, so why not Join Oxford Scribes rather than wait a few months! www.oxfordscribes.co.ukThen the calligraphy: First session: Computer preparation and selecting the nib size. Second session: Rule up rough paper and do one rough to refine the layout. Third Session: I prepare two pieces of good paper - watercolour washes or just ruling up. I also rule up a second rough on layout … [Read more...]

Computer as a tool – Layout – 1b

November 6, 2012 by Lin Kerr Leave a Comment

This is part of an article I wrote for Oxford Scribes Newsletter earlier this year. www.oxfordscribes.co.ukWhenever I have to write anything in calligraphy I first type it out in the most similar looking font I can find and play around with the layout, the final overall shape, interlinear distance etc. I always begin on the computer, then write a little until I think my nib size is correct, then go back to the computer to see if it is going to fit on the format size. If the piece is long, after … [Read more...]

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