Decorated R - Ruby

Just doodling and this is what evolved...
size: 5.5"w x 3.5"h
Not sure why I picked the letter "R" but went with it... On Canson Pen & Ink paper drew out the letter and colored with Prisma colored pencils.
Text and filigree done with a Zebra G nib and Sumi ink in Shaded Base - Spencerian taught by Nina Tran through OCSFC.

words: Ruby

Benoit Furet - Filigree 2 Class

On the weekend I took a 2 day class with Benoit Furet - Filigree 2. I love his style, and I love the look, but I don't think I have the patience... We'll see.

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Scribbled Lives 2021 - Wk 19 - Taking It Forward

Scribbled Lives 2021 - Wk 19 - Taking It Forward

I've taken over 30 ZOOM classes since the pandemic started... and I have to admit it's one of the good things that came out of this crisis...

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Karen Ness Valentine Envelope Exchange Feb 2021

 

Karen Ness Valentine Envelope Exchange Feb 2021. Thanks Karen for another fun exchange.

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BVCG Lettering Challenge Feb 2021 - Day 9

 

BVCG Lettering Challenge Feb 2021 - Day 9 Hairline

Another  filigree piece. I love doing filigree although it's a little time consuming...

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BVCG Lettering Challenge Feb 2021 - Day 8

 

BVCG Lettering Challenge Feb 2021 - Day 8 Guide Lines. I added some filigree work. Something I recently learned from Benoit Furet in a ZOOM class held by my Guild.

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Jan/21 - Filigree - Love U

I recently saw an image from Benoit Furet on Instagram and wanted to do something similar... He does gorgeous filigree calligraphic work. What I saw was a graphic word and roses surrounding it. His roses were more stylized, but mine are easier to create.

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Jan/21 - Filigree - Hello My Friend

Our Guild (BVCG) had Benoit Furet as an instructor a couple days ago. He does such gorgeous work. This card is a direct result from that evening. 

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