It's so easy to pick up a number from the line above or below the one you are working on or begin an envelope 'Mr. and Mrs.' when it should really begin 'Ms.'  This is a great little trick that has helped me eliminate that sort  of error.

Now, if I could just come up with a trick that would help me eliminate transposed letters and numbers. . .

I'm addressing wedding invitations this week.  The envelopes are patterned and lined so I can't use my lighted drawing board.  Time to get out the Phantom Liner!

majuscule

Inspired by today's Dictionary Word of the Day, this is my first attempt at broad brush calligraphy.  There's a learning curve so I'm not entirely satisfied but I thoroughly enjoyed playing with this new (to me) technique.

Walnut ink

Here's a piece I'm working on. This is the first layout. I thought it might be fun to post up images as I go through the process. There are a few things I know I am going to stick with--the focus words will be 'BE' and 'A GOOD MAN.' I like the way it forms a sentence that summarizes the idea in the quote. I'm also going to stick with the signature--I researched his signature and 'copied' it.

Eventually, it will be finished in gouache, and I'll be adding some color. I've thought about changing the hand. I've thought about switching from a formal arrangement to an informal one. I've thought about doing an illuminated letter. I've thought about adding a vine border. I'm still thinking.

I'm walking away from it now and I'll look at it again tomorrow.  Have an opinion or suggestion?  Leave it in the comments!