My beginning lettering interest was instilled by my Grandfather, sitting on his knee as he warmed up making a perfect looped spring! Then magically he penned our surname in a style truly his own. Years later after teaching myself calligraphy, I would pen his full Italian name in italic: Pietro Paulo Vincenzo Moscato. Even though he's been gone for over 50 years, I wish he could see how his vigilance, patience and inspiration paid off!
For around 20 years, the Pigma Micron Pen has been my favorite Sakura "calligraphy art tool de jour." The variety of pen tip sizes, especially 005, and various colors are wonderful to work with and use. |
One of my "trademark" art treatments is stipple, aka, pointillism. As a youngster, I recall visiting the Chicago Art Institute where a huge pointillism painting was displayed entitled, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat, 1884. The sheer magnitude of size was totally captivating and heightened my fascination that the painting was made up of tiny brush "dots!" However, these dots became unnoticeable as the viewer moved away from the painting allowing shading, color changes and composition to blend beautifully.
Years later, I began incorporating a stipple technique in my calligraphic and lettering art. My first achievement was the logo for my newly formed business, Calligraphic Variations. I first penned the words in italic using a conventional chiseled edged calligraphy nib. Then using a mylar overlay, I painstakingly stippled all the letters with an 005 black Pigma Pen. As this process unfolded, I discovered that I could actually model and sculpt the letters slightly, enhancing calligraphic expression and nuance. The Pigma Pen has a very sturdy point enabling it to stand up to the thousands of repetitive dots.
Lastly, the picture shows a wedding envelope addressed to POTUS (President of the United States). This is an actual envelope hand-lettered for a past bride & groom. Many folks assume it is a "plant." However, it shows my unique style with wispy flourishes and gesturally placed dots. Frequently, brides & grooms wish a more contemporary calligraphy style other than conventional script. |
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