The Light! (at the end of the tunnel)

So tonight I finished the invites! Well, technically. I have seen GREAT improvement of my work. In fact, I have decided to go back and redo the beginning few now I know I have extras. (Yes, close friends. You will now be getting envelopes!) I was going to put the "before and after" examples up on this blog but the "before" envelopes make me cringe. SO enjoy these afters!

Copperpoint Calligraphy!

You may be wondering why I have no recent updates. This is because I am intently working on my calligraphy skills for Nancy's wedding invitaitions. It all began when I took a class a couple of months ago here in Birmingham. Shortly after, the best friend/roomie got engaged. Nancy has so graciously let me do all her wedding invitations. I am getting some great practice. After hundreds of invitations, how can I not?! I have already improved tremendously on time AND accuracy. One learns that the TV can be the worst distraction...causing yourself to write what you hear instead of what you see! It's hard to get any great examples now because I do not want to display names and addresses but I will get some up soon!

Amber's Painting...

I have been taking pictures of my latest painting as I go along because it is always fun to see how a painting develops. You can NEVER judge a painting by the first few steps because it will finish completely different! This is for Amber (one of my best friends from high school's new son, Caedmon's, room).

Starting Things. . .

I found the need to track the artwork I have done over the years and what better way than a blog?! I have always enjoyed art as a break from a crazy day. Recently I took lessons in Copperplate Calligraphy. Who knows what is next.

I am not sure exactly what I am doing with this blog but I am sure I will learn along the way...so stick with me!

Shelley