Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 25 – Steve Maraboli Quote

Hand lettered quote in marker on original watercolor background art:     Art Supplies: Caran d’Ache Neocolor II watersoluble wax crayons, Tim Holtz Distress ink, Sheaffer calligraphy pen on white sketchbook paper      

Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 22 – Sun Enters Libra

The Sun enters Libra tomorrow morning (9/23/2019) at 3:51 a.m. EDT. That struck me as a good enough reason to create another piece of astrologically inspired art work for today’s 30 Day Art Challenge. I was going to do one of my traditional square charts but as you will see from the image below what… Continue reading Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 22 – Sun Enters Libra

Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 21 – Lavender and Its Folklore

Today’s Art: a calligraphic treatment of Lavender using marker, ink and watercolor on paper.      Art Supplies: Tim Holtz Distress stain, Tsukineko Walnut ink, Faber-Castell Gel Crayons, Zig calligraphy marker on kraft sketchbook paper   ********** Lavender is a Zone 5 perennial requiring full sun for growth. Cutting off first-year blooms strengthens the plant.… Continue reading Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 21 – Lavender and Its Folklore

Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 9 – Astrology Chart Art, Mixed Media

  Square astrology chart with Tropical (western) positions; mixed media on paper     Art Supplies: Tsukineko Walnut ink, Tim Holtz Distress Stain, Koh-i-Noor woodless colored pencils, Zig Calligraphy marker, Pilot Precise V5 rolling ball pen, Sheaffer calligraphy pen on kraft sketchbook paper      

Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 8 – St. Teresa Quote

St. Teresa of Avila Quote: mixed media on paper.       Art Supplies: Tim Holtz Distress ink, Tim Holtz Distress Crayons, Derwent Coloursoft colored pencils, Faber-Castell Gelatos, Caran d’Ache Neocolor II watersoluble wax crayons, Sheaffer calligraphy pen on kraft sketchbook paper