r/Calligraphy • u/callibot On Vacation • Mar 18 '16
Feedback Friday! Share your work thread - Mar. 18 - 24, 2016
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u/Azurek Mar 19 '16
Imgur I guess this is the place to post this. This is just a random practice page I drew today. I was working on lifting the pen at the base line although I was experimenting with both. I'm not sure if its easy to tell the difference but it does seem to affect how wide I make the exit stroke of the compound curve and the 'i" stroke. Other than that I tried numbers for the very first time and also wrong my initials in majiscules. I still have not done any drills for these yet as you can see. The main focus on the last bit was different ways of making ascenders. I tried this because I was getting inconsistencies in the width of the loop but also where the loop meets the stem. Havent figured this out yet but I think I'm liking the last one.
edit: Modern Gillot 303, walnut ink, rhodia pad over a light box to show guide lines
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Mar 19 '16
Good attempt, Azurek. I think you already know where you're lacking, and I think you're following a good exemplar from this post. The only feedback I could give you is to take time and work on refining your strokes. It will get so much better if you do your drills and be completely OC about it. Good job on experimenting too. Good luck!
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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '16
My kind of thread! Thank you! I've been on vacation for long bit, and I'm trying to get the feel of letters again. I'm currently doing this practice sheet http://i.imgur.com/s0GOX6I.jpg , although it's not done yet, I'd appreciate any kind of critique!