With the design for the illuminated letter decided, time to lay out the quote on graph paper. The quote would fit in an 8 inch by 10 inch mat with a writing area of approximately 5 inch by 7 inch. I decided on using the Italic hand. x-height of the letters would be 1/8 inch with a size 1 mm Brause nib.
Since the quote was woodsy, I decided to use walnut ink for the lettering.
The design was transferred with pencil to the diploma parchment. I decided the corners around the initial would be gilded and the counterspace, the inside of the letter, would be painted with shell gold. The two golds would be a nice contrast.
It's going to be beautiful.....
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DeleteLove seeing all the steps you take to create these beautiful pieces. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLong time no see! Thanks for stopping by, Linda
DeleteI could never do this! Too much math.....besides the talent it takes!
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