i can't think of anything more inspiring than getting together with my art buddies and spending the entire day playing with letters.....and this past saturday we did just that! we talked, ate a bit of chocolate, laughed, and learned a lot about graphite. our instructor was eliza holliday.....and if you're a letter geek like me, then you probably know her work, and you're probably already drooling over the thought of her gorgeous, gorgeous letterforms!
eliza taught us a lot about shading and blending......
and then she encouraged us to really play for a while.
{this started out as a capital letter A......i'm not really sure what it is now, but i think he's kind of cute.....in a strange-creature-on-two-wheels kinda way.}
{this started out as a capital letter A......i'm not really sure what it is now, but i think he's kind of cute.....in a strange-creature-on-two-wheels kinda way.}
this was the best saturday i've spent in a long, long time! many hugs to eliza and my sweet special art buddies for a fabulous day of graphite play! and thank you mr. yellow papermate sharpwriter #2 automatic pencil for providing so much inspiration!!
you can see eliza's beautiful hand-lettered graphite book here!
you can see eliza's beautiful hand-lettered graphite book here!
oooh...so are so talented!
ReplyDeleteHow I wish I could rub shoulders with all you talented artists. So glad you all blog. Would you like to come to SLC to teach us here?
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a whole Art Saturday, lucky you!!
ReplyDeleteThe "L" is gorgeous!
That looks like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeletereminds me of my college days! you did a great job! i love your little A creature - too cute! xo
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful, lori! Your art is always such a joy to view...♥
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such a fun day! I love all the shading and variations on the letters.
ReplyDeleteOh, such creativity ! I am envious !!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I graduated from college I started work at Hallmark Cards in the Lettering department. I was surrounded by people who loved letters. I miss that and envy your lettering day!
ReplyDeleteI can so tell how much fun you had! What a wonder to do such fabulous play with a pencil.
ReplyDeleteDoyald Yound, a master at the pencil drawing letters, just passed. This reminds me again what this simple tool can produce. Well done!
I know it was a wonderful day, how could it not be! :)
ReplyDeleteLori, love how you play!
Magnificent letters, Lori! Amazing that a little pencil is all it takes. Well, and a lot of talent!
ReplyDeleteyour lettering is always so much fun. Love the A-on-wheels :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Lori! I loved the video too. Eliza's wonderful brush lettering book is in my library (and is nearly worn out).
ReplyDeleteYour letters rock!
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