Scriptoriumhttp://theconstantscribe.com/scriptorium/What's new at The Constant Scribeen-US2010-03-20T02:56:05ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.3 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Master Calligrapher Paul Antoniohttp://theconstantscribe.com/scriptorium/2010/2/20/master-calligrapher-paul-antonio.htmlKim2010-02-20T22:44:12ZHere's a great video of Paul Antonio, a master calligrapher, featured in The UK Guardian online.

What a remarkable talent!

]]>Where has the time gone?http://theconstantscribe.com/scriptorium/2010/2/17/where-has-the-time-gone.htmlKim2010-02-17T12:54:02ZIt's been since January 5th?  I've been busy but I haven't taken the time to upload more images.  Maybe next week.

]]>WIP: Trial Layouthttp://theconstantscribe.com/scriptorium/2010/1/5/wip-trial-layout.htmlKim2010-01-05T21:19:28ZCommissioned work Creative Every Day WIP 

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!

]]>winter blueshttp://theconstantscribe.com/scriptorium/2010/1/3/winter-blues.htmlKim2010-01-03T13:35:54ZCreative Every Day just for fun 

Hastily lettered over random test sheets of watercolor.

]]>Playing with Zigshttp://theconstantscribe.com/scriptorium/2009/12/25/playing-with-zigs.htmlKim2009-12-26T02:13:13ZCreative Every Day just for fun playing around practice My son's bedroom is right below my studio and when he's home, I can hear his music drifting up.  He's been listening to the Beatles today. . .

 

 

 

]]>Carolingian miniscule--practicehttp://theconstantscribe.com/scriptorium/2009/12/20/carolingian-miniscule-practice.htmlKim2009-12-21T01:48:59ZCreative Every Day practice

]]>Family Christmas Card 2009http://theconstantscribe.com/scriptorium/2009/12/20/family-christmas-card-2009.htmlKim2009-12-20T14:37:13ZChristmas

Card front:  Hand painted using Derwent water color pencils, embellished with silver pen

Inside card

(First stanza of the Christmas hymn "As with Gladness Men of Old" by William C. Dix, 1851

]]>Creative Every Day Challenge 2010http://theconstantscribe.com/scriptorium/2009/12/20/creative-every-day-challenge-2010.htmlKim2009-12-20T13:58:00Zcreativity just for fun self expressionWhat a great Challenge!  I'm looking forward to a year of creativity and inspiration.

Here are a few details about this wonderful challenge:

Creativity is meant in the broadest sense, so it doesn't have to be something art related. Your creative acts could be in cooking, taking pictures, knitting, doodling, writing, dancing, decorating, singing, playing with your kids, brainstorming ideas, gardening, or making art in the form of collage, paint, or clay...or whatever!

You do not have to post every day! I know for myself that having to post every day for a year would be too much. You can post about your creativity in whatever form you like, whether that be once a day, a few times a week, once a week, or once a month. Do what works for you!

This is a low pressure challenge, with the idea of bringing more creativity into our lives. I will not be the creativity police. I hope that we can all find ways, simple and grand to express our creative selves. Have fun with it!

]]>Christmas Card 2009http://theconstantscribe.com/scriptorium/2009/12/15/christmas-card-2009.htmlKim2009-12-16T02:58:32ZChristmas

7 x 3 1/2 inches

Embossed, Deckle Edge

Gothicized Italic

Gouache

Winsor and Newton, Mistletoe Green, Alizarin Red, Gold

]]>Whew!http://theconstantscribe.com/scriptorium/2009/12/14/whew.htmlKim2009-12-15T04:28:44ZChristmas Commissioned workMy goal was to get all the Christmas orders done and in the mail no later than December 15th.  I finished up the last two that need to be sent through the mail today, so I hit my target.  Now I can buckle down and finish my own Christmas projects and if I'm lucky, I'll be able to design our Christmas cards and get them in the mail by Friday. That's a tall order, but I'll give it a go!

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