My gods, I wish they had spoken to one of the MANY calligraphers who actually revived the art and/or have practiced earlier than the 2010s (or at least cannot be spoken of primarily as an "influencer") but at least there is another article out there.
Sure has me thinking of the "dusty archives/rare books" equivalents in calligraphy journalism, though.
Anybody here doing #Hebrew#calligraphy? What tools do you use?
I just stopped mid-word because I got so frustrated with this unforgiving ink and clotty quill.
For the tools I had at hand a decent first try though ...
I don't know what's going on with the vintage pen nib community, but five years ago or so you had to pay a good £45 to get a sealed box of Gilbert & Blanzy Poure Departementale Cementee nibs on ebay, and now they're going for like £25 (plus shipping).
I have a big commission to work on, but I still need to earn a bit of money so here's a thread of all the calligraphy bits that haven't sold yet, reduced.
Postage in the UK: £2GBP
Europe: £3
Anywhere else: £5
This is for Alex's son's character in @trollishdelver 's Romance of the Perilous Land TTRPG, his character is in the Knights of the Round Table faction. Figured it'd be cool for him to have a certificate of Knighthood. :D (He doesn't know I'm doing this, going to surprise him with it on the weekend.)
Now - do I colour the border? :artsweats: :artsits:
Very slow income week :dragon_sad: so here's a cheap calligraphy offer :)
For £20 GBP I'll write any word, phrase, sentence, or small paragraph you desire, up to A5 paper size (148 x 210 millimetres, or 5.8 x 8.3 inches). If you're in the UK, postage is included, otherwise please add £3.
If you don't want the physical piece mailed to you but just want a digital high res scan, £15 flat fee.
No borders or anything, just Nicely Written Words. ^.^
The Shintō shrine Jōnangū (城南宮) in Kyōto, was a palace of Emperors from the beginning of the #Heian Period in 794. It has #gardens from different periods since then, and a patch of pink and white #plum blossoms around a big stone lantern is a most stunning sight to behold. Several years ago the head priest showed me around and explained the history in Japanese. Jōnangū is not well known to tourists, but it draws many reverent Japanese.
The third photo is of a teahouse and a reddish variety of plum blossoms. The last photo shows what my American friend whom I guided got: a seal written in #calligraphy by the shrine maiden (o-miko-san). Jōnangū is written down the center, with yesterday's date down the left side. The right side is what the shrine especially offers: houyoke - a #prayer to avoid obstacles or worries, such as with one's family. There is a great demand for such #blessings nowadays.
A5 size cream heavyweight paper with archival inks. Note it has a blue ink stain near the top. You may be able to get it off with an ink eraser but I haven't tried. ^.^
Reduced - £30 GBP, includes worldwide shipping, DM if you want it :)