Copperplate Calligraphy

I took a copperplate calligraphy course this weekend at The Abbey Studio in Hingham with Maryanne Grebenstein. I was lucky enough to have a private lesson....but let me tell you....it's all about PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!!

Here is her whimsical logo....

I had done an Illustration last year for Illustration Friday....of course, you can tell it was before my lesson!

I was searching for copperplate calligraphy on the internet and found this lovely site....I Dream Of Letters...Danae's style is beautiful and affordable....her etsy site is here

I love this envelope done in pink raspberry gouache....

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Here's my fun little map....

And here's Danae's....Georgeous! Danae has been doing calligraphy since she was 12 years old.....I better get busy!Thanks for the lessons, Maryanne....and thanks for the inspiration, Danae..... xo