Here is a sign I made for a client who was was throwing a going away party for a co-worker. 

Dear Readers, my apologies for the very long time between posts! I hope to post some interesting calligraphy and other side projects in the next few months.

I was able to get some close-up shots of wet ink, fresh off the pen.  I think I need a macro lens to get closer.

Here are the results of experimenting with a small Brause broad nib.  This is a very different look from pointed pen calligraphy.  Although I love the look of swirls and cursive, after awhile, I'm drawn back to printing letters by hand.  It feels very elemental.

Tree Hanging Table Number

Here's a fun new table number that you can hang up with a ribbon.  Tree not included. :)

Lavender Wedding Envelopes

Here's a new job I just finished for a friend who's getting married in the spring.  I used a simple block letter font.  I love, love, love this beautiful lavender!  Congrats Kristine!

the Walrus and the Carpenter

 Great oyster bar in Seattle.  I love the sign, especially the font!  And the oysters were very good, too.

 Really cool chandelier.

 This gentleman was a very skilled oyster shucker.

Buckets of oysters on ice.

Love the open shelving with neatly stacked items.

 I liked this wall.

Random Things

 Today is a random assortment of photos.

 Trying out different looks for my shop name.

 Delicious recipe for vanilla mochi bean cake.  It's so addictive I can't eat just one.  My friend found it on a great cooking blog.  http://weekofmenus.blogspot.com/2010/07/vanilla-bean-mochi-cake-my-obsessive.html

Trying out a new look.

Brrrr!! First snow of 2012

Today it's snowing buckets in Seattle.  We don't get it very often, so it feels extra special.  Everything feels quieter outside too. 

The best sound is feet crunching in the snow.

Hey, there's a snowball on the roof.

 I don't think this tree can take much more weight.

Best to stay in and eat.

The end.

Curly Letters

New Year, New Envelopes

 

So where do you put the stamp?