Thursday, January 29, 2009

Mesmerized

I am mesmerized by ...... old dusty ledgers with their classy, scrolly, script, dates, and numbers





So so so so beautiful. Wishing I liked my handwriting better. Thinking I should buy a good calligraphy pen and book and practice, practice, practice. Does anyone have recommendations for a good do it yourself handwriting/calligraphy book??


7 comments:

The Chateau of Remnants said...

Your so correct!, I love the handwriting too, nothing is the ways it was years ago. How sad the way we are losing to many great forms of arts!
Blessings,
Renee

Caleen said...

beautiful handwriting.. I do love Calligraphy. Don't know of a good book.. I also love the quilted heart in your post.. so sweet.

Kate Lightfoot said...

That's just stunning! Can you imagine writing post it notes to coworkers in this kind of script - they'd be treasured!

xxx scarlett

Lori said...

i know me too...i am so excited when i find old ledgers or receipts with that lovely writing...i wish i like my writing better too!!!

Alisa Noble said...

I am right there with you Jenn.... love that old writing!

I picked up a calligraphy pen at my local arts and crafts store (in the art section) last summer. And have play with it over and over again, but I have yet to be able to create "beautiful" script.

Celestial Charms said...

Lovely writing. Something I do not have by any stretch of the imagination. My Mom had the most lovely writing. She also had the habit of doodling on paper all the time. Even her doodles were lovely. I must take after my Dad in the script department.
Maureen

Heidi said...

I love love the old writing and have several books now on calligraphy, but have not worked on it yet. Maybe my new purchases will be just the inspiration!
:)Heidi