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Calligraphy Guild Artist Talk and Demonstration

Here it is, the last day of January and I am giving an artist talk on calligraphy tonight at Centennial Art Center in Nashville 6-8pm. Samples of work and calligraphic hands will be shown. Guests will have an opportunity to try out basic tools and ask questions. Centennial Arts Center is at 301 25th AvenueContinue reading “Calligraphy Guild Artist Talk and Demonstration”

Italy: Casa Verna 2 week class

We just returned from Italy where I took a 2-week calligraphy class with Amity Parks and Brody Neuenschwander. It was an amazing time of receiving hands on class presentations and time to try out all that we were learning. The creation of my personal Book of Hours has begun and will take months to finish.Continue reading “Italy: Casa Verna 2 week class”

Christmas, Classes & Open House

Where has this fall gone??? I remember school starting in August, a fun school play and here we are nearly to Thanksgiving. I wanted to say thanks to you my customers for following me on RosesPen. I have displayed & sold art at several shows this fall and have one show this Saturday, November 18thContinue reading “Christmas, Classes & Open House”

Calligraphy: Illuminated Letter

I will be teaching Illuminated Letters at Picture This in Hermitage, Tennessee Thursday evening June 16th, 6:30-8:30, and on Saturday morning June 18th, 9-11. I am so excited to be working with Owner Matt Fischer. He runs a wonderful frame shop and art gallery and is very involved in our art community. Both of my classes are standContinue reading “Calligraphy: Illuminated Letter”

Sister Eugenia Watercolor Artist

Sister Eugenia Brown is an amazing watercolor artist. She will be 92 in March and continues to create her wonderful artwork as her busy life permits. Sister has had an admirable work ethic with her art for 70+ years. She says that she has always set aside a day a week to work on herContinue reading “Sister Eugenia Watercolor Artist”