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"We are all at different points on the learning curve". Karen Ter Har __________________ "Make notes about everything you try. You will not remember what you did six months from now." Donald Jackson __________________ "Practice, practice, practice". Mary W. in Connecticut __________________ A similar thought from another great mind..."I shall become a master in this art only after a great deal of practice." Erich Fromm __________________ "Never say 'I can't do it' - say 'I can't do it yet". Peter Thornton __________________ "Remember when looking at a fellow calligrapher's work in a workshop and thinking that it is so much better than your own that they are probably looking at your work and thinking much the same thing." Peter Thornton __________________ Join a guild and meet fellow calligraphers. Its fun and educational. Read a lot. It inspires and informs. Look at ads. It will teach you about the flaws of computer type/fonts spacing, positive/negative space, and appropriateness for the particular use. Teach others about the beauty of the scribed word so they will want to see more of it everywhere. Mary W in __________________ "You are in the place you are supposed to be, don't rush through it. Honor your practice. Be mindful. Be focused." Fran Sloan __________________ Now, here is the best thing I learned in Reggie Ezell's Year Long Class:Slow Down! I discovered--by watching Reggie write--that most "hand writing" is much improved by just taking more time about it. I'm always in a rush, so this is perfect advice for me! Flow, pace, rhythm, are all an important part of the writing process. And this advice has worked for me on all the various hands I love, as well as on my watercolors, project design, etc. I make fewer mistakes and, overall, enjoy the process much more. This is Katy's Zen of Calligraphy. Katy Houston, Seattle Washington __________________ "Never tell the truth. Embellish, patronize, pander, use hyperbole, braggadocio, mollify but never actually tell the truth. Your job is to act. Keep the dream alive." Chevy Chase and Margaret (Lammerts) of Totfield __________________ "Do the best work that you can and enjoy the process." Jill Bell __________________ "And above all else, have fun!" Dick Beasley | ||
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