Even if you’re currently thinking “I don’t know anything about calligraphy!”, I hope you’ll continue reading.
My goal is to bring more awareness to the level of detail and dedication calligraphers put into their work, describe what makes calligraphy beautiful, and teach people how to improve their own calligraphy.
A casual process discussion for an original scroll, a nonstandard gameboard Baronial scroll, and a call for advice on roman patio making.
Examining fourteenth century manuscripts for clothing made mi-parti or “divided in half.”
We all begin somewhere, for many of us in the scribal arts we dream of creating grand pieces. It can be intimidating to transition from painter to designer. Branching out can be intimidating but ultimately fun! This is one Scribes journey thus far and the lessons learned with each piece that has been created.
When you’re struggling with your own projects….Try to answer someone else’s question! A few experiments about creating blue ink with indigo to answer a question from Athenaeum 2020.
A hands on look at four period calligraphy styles.
A selection of my work in Scribal Arts, Research, Costume and Accessories.
Marcella di Cavallino’s 16th century Florence (and other ideas).
Study and process of the Italian masters: Canvas and Oil Paints
A journey of becoming a Scribe and an introduction on how to start.
A doublet and two scrolls.
Welcome to my little corner of Athenaeum!
A historical look at the Gothic Scripts, from Early Gothic through to Fraktur, Making Oak Gall Ink, and Cutting of Quills.
Like most of us in the Hobby of a Thousand Hobbies, I have more irons in the fire than I had time to explain.
Highlights from my project to reproduce one page from the Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta using the same tools and materials a 16th century scribe would have.
An exploration of the challenges of drawing with silverpoint.
A discussion of cartography, both historical and modern, my experiences in map making, and what was involved in my current project.