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Illuminated Lettering on this paper weightThe gold is done with gold leaf
Combination of watercolour and calligraphy
A poem I wrote when my cat died
Combination of watercolour and calligraphy
A poem I wrote when my cat dieddone in calligraphy and illuminated lettering
An interesting composition of the word PEACE
Calligraphy and illuminated design
A prophetic banner
An interesting composition of the word PEACE
Calligraphy and illuminated design
A prophetic banner
painted on silk with silk paints for our House of Prayer
A charcoal sketch
A charcoal sketch
Calligraphy was an art form that I really did enjoy - so relaxing, but I did eventually give this up too and passed on all my equipment. One needs a very steady hand for this lettering and as there are so many different alphabets and strokes it is essential to practice every day.
My teacher was a Master Calligrapher who often did work for Buckingham Palace and even at her level of expertise said that she MUST practice every day and that it took about half an hour to get settled and relaxed enough to produce good lettering.
I have too many interests and hobbies for that level of committment so again it was something I enjoyed for a season.
What beautiful and meaningful art you have created, Barbara. Simply lovely. I've dabbled in calligraphy, but like you, find that there are just too many other things I'm interested in to devote myself to it.
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Lorrie
Barbara,
ReplyDeleteYou truly do such LOVELY work...in so many forms! Enjoyed your poem for your cat...Our beloved dog (Shih Tzu) is entering older age and I keep pushing thoughts of when we no longer have him out of my mind...
You enquired about physician coding. I think it is an international system for reporting medical conditions. In other words, when the doctors see patients, there are certain ways of documenting the visits and then each procedure performed and each diagnosis has its own particular code that we use to bill the insurance, Medicare and Medicaid with. I am pretty sure we will ALL be using the same system once we all get socialized medicine. NOT in favor of it...just saying it is probably a given for the future. Do you know if your country uses "CPT" and "ICD-9" codes in your hosptials and doctors' offices? I had to take and pass a 5 1/2 hour test in order to be a "certified" coder. That was NOT fun!
You're extremely talented Barbara. These are all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI have always admired calligraphy and yours is just lovely. It is so hard to settle on one hobby when you enjoy doing so much.
ReplyDeleteGreat hobbies.
ReplyDeletePatsy
It was delightful to take a closer look at all the seasons of your creativity. I am interested in so many different things that I, too, move on after "a season." I thought that I was just weird, but I'm not going to say that about you. ;D
ReplyDeleteThe poem written for your cat...awww, if I had the talent, I could've written that about some of my feline loves.
Hmmm we seem to have many of the same interests my friend. Love the sketch and the calligraphy. It is fun to have at least tried your hand at some of these hobbies even if you don't have the time for them...now what else do you enjoy??? =)
ReplyDeleteBarbara, these are all beautiful! I am amazed by your talent. And everything is so uplifting and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteMany blessings to you.
Andrea
Lovely calligraphy...I never had the patience to master that particular talent!
ReplyDeleteI think there are seasons for everything. You are talented that you just need more seasons!
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful. I love your calligraphy. I didn't realize you were so creative. Very very nice.
ReplyDeleteIve said it before but il say it again, i just love your watercolours, i think you should scan some and print them into postcards or greetings cards - and that will fit in with your card making hobby too!
ReplyDeleteAqeela xx
A bow of admiration and respect, Barbara, you are such a talented person!
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara,
ReplyDeleteI have been catching up. Your newest addition is an Angel baby. The picture of Oliver and his sister is one to be treasured.
All of your artwork is breathtaking. Girl, the Lord gave you lots of talent. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Just lovely!
hugs,
Barb
Gorgeous beautiful work, Barbara. I read your poem to Sandy with interest and it made me think of my beloved Nikki. I also loved the beautiful watercolour behind the storm quotation.
ReplyDeleteI think it is good that you have tried so many crafts/arts because it means that when a task needs doing you have a wide base of skills to draw on.
ReplyDeleteI admire you for using gold leaf. My hands shook so much for fear of it blowing away that it very nearly did. LOL
Oh my you are one talented lady. All your pictures and drawing, watercolors etc are just beautiful. I have always wanted to learn calligraphy. I thought when my kids grew up and left home I would have scads of free time. What happened to it? I can't seem to find any.....
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