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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

What is the world is this?

I have tried to resist... yes, I have... tried and tried with all my might but I guess I have given in to my weakness for trying something new---can you guess what I colored this with?? Now don't read any further...can you guess? So, before I tell you (have you read down further yet?) I wanted to first say that these are the calligraphic letterforms that I am teaching in my new upcoming online "Italic Calligraphy" class coming November 2nd. We will learn this basic letterform and a few little variations.

Ok, they are Copic markers. I really don't know what the heck I am doing even after looking at several Youtube videos and a DVD but I must say, they really are fun. You know how I love markers anyway! I need to take a class and there is one here in Jax soon that I am planning to take. The problem is....oh so many colors and oh so expensive! And you really do need many colors to do the shading correctly. I bought some at Hobby Lobby on sale and I guess I will have to get more. There are about 350 colors! Oh goodness....goodness me...

10 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Oh boy can't wait to see what you can do with the Copic....did you know they also have an air brushing system to use with the Copic's... have fun !

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  2. Cheryl GebhartSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Well, it LOOKS like you know what you're doing - it's lovely! Do the markers smell bad? Just curious.

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  3. Kiki FinlaysonSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    I have a list of colors which I carry with me, and I buy one or sometimes two each time I go to my favorite local art emporium, The Stamping Cat. It's surprising how quickly my stash of markers is building!

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  4. MarySeptember 15, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Oh do we know what Santa is bringing you - if you can wait that long!! lol

    This is beautiful!! Such color!

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  5. Kathryn ZbrzeznySeptember 15, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    When you treat yourself to more coptic markers, we all get treated to more of this beauty...love that! Your bright happy colors are just what I needed today. Thank you!

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  6. ElizabethSeptember 15, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Beautiful lettering and flowers!! I ahve heard lots of raves about Copic markers- not sure why they are so darned expensive??? Hence I am avoiding them like the plague!!! I have far too many artistic addictions!!

    I will enjoy your work with them however!!
    Hugs!
    Elizabeth

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  7. mzjohansenSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    ut them. I have really found it difficult to consider spending that much on markers - not that I actually have it to spend right now !
    Cannot wait to be able to sign up for your class !

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  8. stregataSeptember 16, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Art supply addictions - I bet we could turn that topic into a very big book - or maybe a library??

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  9. Lisa HoltzmanSeptember 16, 2009 at 1:26 AM

    This looks great Martha! Looks like you know what you're doing : )

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  10. jgrSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Martha, you could (and do) make a masterpiece out of anything! Thanks for sharing your technique!

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