Well done North Yorkshire Calligraphers - I hope you are as proud of your artwork as I am! Most of you were out of your comfort zone and yet just look at the excellent results! Thank you for your lovely Northern Warmth and hospitality. The cure for anything is saltwater... Marlene Gray Action has magic...Sarah Harrison Always look on the bright side...Alison And what is important...Ruth Rowland God created Heaven (not complete yet) Lorraine Canning The love that moves (not complete yet) … [Read more...]
David Jones in Kirklevington, Yorkshire
Kirklevington is where North Yorkshire Calligraphers meet and we have just had a concentrated weekend studying, analysing and applying the working methods of David Jones. Nothing could be further form the truth here! David Jones works on a sheet of paper which he had painted in Chinese White. This would give the paper, some body and some 'tooth' When I saw his work, the paper had understated nuances of shading. I felt that a modern equivalent and wonderful surface would be to gesso over paper … [Read more...]