Calligraphy Practice becomes Bookmarks

Pointed Pen, Watercolor Ink

I was trying out some calligraphy options for my journal the other day.  I wrote on strips of mixed media paper left over from making journals.

Pointed Pen, Watercolor Ink, Pencil Crayon, Gel Pen

Watercolor ink worked well for the lettering and for the added color in the counter-spaces the best option is gel pen or a very sharp pencil crayon.

La Rochelle

I'm back in the Loire Valley today, sketching from photos we took in 2005.  

Tulips Everywhere!

The #floraldrawingchallenge is a wrap, but I kept going for one more day.

Varying Line Weight

#floraldrawingchallenge

Adding Little Flowers

"If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness" - Therese of Lisieux

In this lesson of the #floraldrawingchallenge, Katrina suggested we add some small flowers or foliage to our designs.  I like it!

Go Big or Go Home!

Katrina from Blushed Design says it is easier if you draw big.  I'm not sure, this one kind of got away from me LOL.  This is in my 14" x 17" sketchbook.  

Beauty and Kindness are All Around Us

Spring is coming to the Northern Hemisphere in all its glorious beauty, ignoring the crazy times we find ourselves living in.  This reminds me that this too shall pass!

In the meantime, there are lots of generous artists on social media sharing their tips and talent.  I drew this for the #floraldrawingchallenge on Instagram.

Stay calm and draw on!