I guess what I'm saying in this mini series on creative output, is that the most valuable exercise is to set oneself accessible projects which need to be done on a regular basis. Some people may need to form a group to achieve this. My daughter is a photographer and her first project was to take a set of photos each month of the walk or ride to school. They walk the furlong from East Hendred to West Hendred and there are so many beautiful seasonal vignettes, that she wanted to record … [Read more...]
Life Blood of Calligraphy – Scriptorium
Imagine a Scriptorium in the cloisters of an old monastery with the monks each quietly working away at his manuscript, which is why I call on-going practise "Scriptorium". (Did you see "The Name of the Rose" with Sean Connery - the scriptorium and manuscripts were enough to convert anyone to calligraphy?) Set up your scriptorium and discipline yourself to write for 10 minutes a day, maximum 15; not counting ruling up. If you get carried away and do three hours you won't want to do any … [Read more...]