Every afternoon or evening you can find me upstairs. Determined not to be stymied by the curves and swirls of the alphabet; the lettering practice continues.
In addition to writing my own name, I have moved on to the names of friends and acquaintances. I have a special affinity for N's and W's. Luckily one of my Quail friends has a name that contains both letters.
Samples are essential. I am constantly referring to my books. I need one of those borders of cursive letters that used to hang over the chalkboard in every classroom when I was in school.
In addition to the oblique holder I started with, I now have a regular one. I also bought more nibs and inks. Exploring to find what seems instinctively right for me.
When I was signing checks on Sunday I had this fleeting thought that the bank was probably going to think someone had comandeered my checkbook. I have been writing my name so much that my normal (extremely messy) signature looks like it was written by a neat and tidy person.
Whoa - the 'J' is SO NICE.. I want to be Jancy Walrafen. forget the N and keep practicing.... you're getting the knack!.. and will mail you tomorrow:)
Posted by: nancy (covey member) | 02/03/2014 at 11:00 PM
Your letters are looking beautiful, I hope that you keep enjoying the exploring. xx
Posted by: Amy at love made my home | 02/04/2014 at 10:19 AM
I don't have any fancy pens, but I love to doodle names. Always have:) It was most fun when I was deciding what to name all three kiddos.
Posted by: Krissy | 02/05/2014 at 05:08 AM
You should see my mom's mom's penmanship....WOW, it's beyond textbook gorgeous!
Posted by: Krissy | 02/05/2014 at 05:09 AM
Magnificent! Still haven't got past the bit where the ink goes blop or screetch out of the nib - perhaps it's all in the paper? Great work either way.
Posted by: Jane Bumar | 02/09/2014 at 07:16 PM
Sorry I meant to type "I haven't got past the ink goes blop..." you most certainly have!
Posted by: Jane Bumar | 02/09/2014 at 07:17 PM