In part 2 of the video tutorial, learn about inking the work, and about the templates that you can download from this post, and how they work with the paper and drafting board you use.
Circular Calligraphy Border – Corner Detail – Part 2
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Circular Calligraphy Border Preview – Part 1
The Project:
For me this was a medium sized calligraphy and graphic arts project. I walk you through the making of the entire project in this 5 part video tutorial series.
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The Amber Trailer
I am proud to say that this amazing artwork was done by my sister, Chris Davis of Burlington, Ontario, Canada. I have been following her artwork over the years, but when I saw this piece (a charcoal sketch) I was absolutely blown away. I think her artwork is incredible. I asked her if she would be willing to do a collaboration with my calligraphy and here is a preview of the works. I will blog about these three pieces in great detail over the next few weeks, but for now check out the Amber Trailer on YouTube:
This video is available in HD 720p quality. Cheers Steve!
Authentic
What do you think of when someone mentions the word “Authentic”? I think of the Starbucks logo, Converse, Coca-Cola. These companies have stayed true to the lineage of their original logos and original products. Having said that it is hard to differentiate between “authentic” and “original”. Is there a difference?
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Rik Emmett
According to Wikipedia, Richard Gordon (Rik) Emmett (born July 10, 1953 in Toronto, Ontario) is a vocalist, guitarist, and founding member of the Canadian rock band Triumph. Emmett left Triumph in 1988 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album, Absolutely, was released in 1990 and became a moderate hit across North America thanks to the hits “When a Heart Breaks” and “Saved by Love”. He is also a writer for Guitar Player magazine and teaches song writing and music business at Humber College in Toronto. This is a tribute to his music.
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Toronto Calligraphy 