Calligraphy

Meg & Russ

Meg+Russ

Yet another ambigram. This was for my brother-in-law’s wedding. In celebration Meg + Russ July 11, 1999 Look how my ring encompasseth thy finger. Even so thy breast encloseth my poor heart. Wear both of them, for both of them are thine. —William Shakespeare

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The Prophet

The Prophet

For the engagement of Bill’s younger brother. Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires: To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night. To know the pain of too much tenderness. To be…

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Calligraphy

Book_of_Hours_detail

When I was about 9 years old, my parents gave me a basic calligraphy set. It’s not that my handwriting was particularly good (or particularly bad!)—I think they were just experimenting with different artistic outlets. For whatever reason, it struck a chord. (A quill?) After experimenting and practicing for months, I got my first job…

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The Point of the Quest

The Point of the Quest

In 2007, a Sligo Park Hills neighbor commissioned me to add some calligraphic flourishes to their home. The one seen here (“Yet a quest is never about finding, but about seeking.”) went above the kitchen window, while a second sentiment graced a wall near the kitchen entry. This was certainly the most unusual medium for…

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